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)
- Nurse Anesthesia Certificate
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
Jennifer Stevens, an RN-to-BSN student in The University of Akron's School of Nursing, in her Community Engagement course created this health education video on Heart Disease and Prevention in Sheffield, Ohio. The information presented is good health information for all. 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.