Can you get a paralegal degree online?
Yes. Herzing University offers online associate and bachelor’s degree options for students seeking requisite education to earn their first entry-level job as a paralegal / legal assistant.
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How long does it take to become a paralegal?
Our associate degree program takes an average of 20 months to complete; the bachelor’s degree program, 36 months. After earning your degree, you will be eligible to take the Certified Paralegal Examination offered by the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA).
Herzing-Kenosha's Erin Ginn Joins Board at Shalom Center
Erin Ginn, Senior Director of Admissions at Herzing University-Kenosha, has been selected to serve on the Board of Directors at the Shalom Center in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
The Shalom Center is a nonprofit organization that provides food, housing, guidance and support in order to fight homelessness and poverty. It’s the only 24-hour shelter in the Kenosha area and offers temporary housing for individuals and families for up to nine months at a time.
Herzing University-Atlanta Alum Published in National Healthcare Magazine
Leonta Williams, a graduate of Herzing University-Atlanta’s MBA Healthcare Management program, wrote an article that was published in the January 2020 issue of the AAPC National Healthcare Business Monthly magazine.
The publication is one of the largest and most respected industry resources for healthcare professionals, highlighting issues in the industry and offering up-to-date trends and news for coding, billing, auditing, compliance and practice management.
Herzing University Supports New State Law to Help Students in Military
Herzing University has long been a military-friendly institution, which is why the school supported new legislation in Wisconsin that helps students who have to withdraw from school because they are called into active military service.
The legislation, which was signed into law Jan. 21, 2020 by Governor Tony Evers, requires all public and private colleges and universities in Wisconsin to provide certain protections to students who are called into active military service for any period, not just 30 days or more.
What certifications does the HIM program prepare you for?
Registered Health Information Administration (RHIA)
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management are eligible to take the Registered Health Information Administration (RHIA) exam through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
Graduates of the Associate of Science in Health Information Management are eligible to take the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) exam through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
Eligibility:
Only those who successfully:
- Complete a bachelor's degree in a HIM program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) or are enrolled in their last term of study
OR - Graduate from a HIM program that is approved by a foreign association with which AHIMA has a reciprocity agreement.
Is a nurse educator an APRN?
No, a nurse educator is not considered an APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse). A nurse educator can be called an APRN only with a separate credential as one of the following:
- Nurse Practitioner (NP)
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
- Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)
- Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
Where can nurse educators work?
Nurse educators generally practice in one or both of:
- Academic setting. Universities, colleges, trade schools, etc.
- Clinical setting. Hospitals, clinics, other healthcare organizations, etc.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports these 5 industries provide the highest level of employment for nurse educators in 2018:
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Junior Colleges
- General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
- Technical and Trade Schools
- Business Schools and Computer and Management Training
What are the different nurse educator specialties?
With the proper education and experience, nurse educators may specialize in two different ways:
- Type of care. High-demand areas of care will seek nurse educators with those specialties— possibilities including adult health/gerontology, psychiatric & mental health, pediatrics, public health and many others. Demand for all specialties will fluctuate based on evolving demographics and long-term industry trends.
- Student education level. Educators may favor training students in one of several levels of nursing, including practical/vocational nursing, registered nursing (associate or bachelor’s degree), master’s degree or doctoral degree level positions.
What are the core competencies of nurse educators?
The National League of Nursing identifies the following as the primary nurse educator core competencies:
- Facilitate learning
- Facilitate learner development and socialization
- Use assessment and evaluation strategies
- Participate in curriculum design and evaluation of program outcomes
- Function as a change agent and leader
- Pursue continuous quality improvements in the nurse educator role
- Engage in scholarship
- Function within the educational environment