Transitioning from military service to civilian life is no small feat. Veterans and active-duty military personnel face unique challenges, from adjusting to a less structured environment to juggling responsibilities like family, work, and education.

Since being founded by Navy veteran Henry Herzing in 1965, Herzing University has remained committed to supporting and understanding the unique challenges veterans face. Our philosophy is simple: You served us, now we serve you. The University offers numerous resources and assistance that veteran students need to succeed in their academic and professional pursuits, from admissions to our student services programs.

Herzing University proudly supports America's veterans, active-duty military personnel and their spouses. Transitioning from military life to civilian life can be a challenging journey, and veterans must have access to educational and career opportunities. At Herzing, we are committed to serving you with the same integrity you served your country, providing the education and support services you need to help you pursue and achieve the success you deserve.

As a military spouse, you may already know the most common struggles that others like you can experience including frequent relocation, time away from family, pay and employment challenges. Frequent moving and a lack of a local network can present hurdles to you as you try to achieve your dream job or career, and it can be a challenge to find a school that will support your career aspirations.

You’ve served your nation and now you’re home. Along with thousands of returning veterans each year, you’re faced with the same question — what’s next? An exciting career could be the answer!

Herzing student Carey Martell shares a few tips she learned in the Navy that are helping her through nursing school.

Why did I join the Navy? I often get asked this question, and for the longest time, I wasn’t sure how to respond. I have learned throughout my five and a half years of serving exactly why I love doing what I do. It is an honor to be able to say I am serving in the military. I want to protect my friends and family and travel the world.

Military veterans have a lot of relevant experience to share after their service to the country is over, and many of them are choosing a career in nursing to help meet growing demand.

Nursing has always been Sue Berto’s passion, and serving in the military allowed her to make a difference in more ways than she could have imagined.

Now, as a nursing instructor at Herzing University-Kenosha, she enjoys the opportunity to help her students find their path to a rewarding nursing career.

My name is Sue Berto, and I am an RN, MSN and full-time nursing professor at Herzing University in Kenosha, Wisconsin. My nursing career began in 1974 when I obtained my LPN. I later earned my ADN and BSN as well as my MSN in Nursing Education. Prior to joining the Herzing faculty in May 2014, I received an Army Accommodation Medal for my work as a nurse in Operation Desert Storm.

Though it has been nearly 30 years since I wore a military uniform in the U.S. Army’s 534th MP unit at Fort Clayton in the Panama Canal Zone, some days it seems almost like yesterday. I am very proud of my service as an NCO and thankful for the friends and mentors that I met along the way. Recently, I had an opportunity to complete a tandem jump with the U.S. Army Golden Knights, and I must say that as an Army veteran, it does not get much better than that.