Academic programs
in the School of Nursing
Do you have a passion for caring for others? We offer a number of career-focused degree options so that you can transform lives and shape the future of health care delivery.
Undergraduate degree options
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Second-degree Bachelor of Nursing (Accelerated BSN)
LPN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
How to apply
- Admission requirements for nursing students
- Apply for admissions to The University of Akron
- Request program information
Academic Information Session
Graduate degree options
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
We offer advanced practice options in adult/gerontology nursing, child and adolescent health nursing (three options) and family psychiatric/mental health nursing.
How to apply
Certificates
- Adult/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner Certificate
- Child and Adolescent Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate
- Child and Adolescent Health Nurse Acute Care Certificate
- Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate for Certified Adult/Gerontological NPs
- Family Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate (Please call 330-972-7555 for more information)
How to apply
Accreditation
The baccalaureate degree in nursing/master's degree program in nursing/Doctor of Nursing Practice program/ and post-graduate APRN certificate program at The University of Akron is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
Student presentation
Zarina Serikbaeva, one of our RN-to-BSN students, in her Community Engagement course created this health education video on Stroke. The information presented is good health information for all communities. When enrolling in our RN-to-BSN program, this is one of the exciting projects you can engage in to influence healthcare as a BSN prepared nurse.