Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)
100% ONLINE
Now accepting applications
Why Akron
鈻� Affordable: Fully online program is among the most affordable in Ohio.
鈻� Timely: Multiple start dates for online program:
Spring semester (January)
Summer semester (June)
Fall semester (August)
鈻� Flexible: Study full-time or part-time
鈻� Fast: Complete your degree in one year (full-time) or two years (part-time)
鈻� Customized: Courses designed for the adult learner. Two engagement experiences designed to meet your individual needs.
鈻� Quality: Program fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
鈻� Open to Ohio residents and residents of these states
Admission requirements
- Valid state license as a registered nurse (New graduates must pass NCLEX prior to beginning Nursing of Communities course.)
- Admission to the University of Akron and School of Nursing
- Grade of a “C" or above in all prerequisite courses. Courses taken at other colleges may be used to receive credit towards prerequisite requirements.
- A minimum Grade Point Average of 2.0. Grades of transfer work are combined with those earned at 秀色短视频 in the computation of the admission GPA.
All RN students are admitted directly to the School of Nursing as undergraduates. School of Nursing advisors will help guide the student as to the prerequisite courses needed and a plan of study that will best meet the student's needs.
If you are interested in obtaining a quality baccalaureate degree in nursing, we strongly encourage you to apply.
Contact Person: Dr. Pamela Bonnett
Phone: 330-972-7499
E-mail: bonnett@uakron.edu
Academics
| Core Nursing Courses | Credit Hours |
| Concepts of Professional Nursing | 3 |
| Health Assessment for RNs | 2 |
| Nursing Care of Healthy (Individuals/Families) | 3 |
| Palliative Nursing Care | 3 |
| Nursing Research | 3 |
| Nursing Care of Communities | 3 |
| Nursing Care of Communities (Community Engagement) | 2 |
| Complex Care of Aging Families | 3 |
| Professional Nursing Leadership | 3 |
| Professional Nursing Leadership (Leadership Engagement) | 2 |
| Professional Nursing Capstone | 3 |
| 30 credits |
Students must take a minimum of 30 credits at 秀色短视频 to meet residency requirements for graduation. By-pass credit does not satisfy this requirement. A minimum of 120 credits is required to earn the bachelor of science degree; University requirements beyond the nursing program may apply.
How to apply
For the classroom/distance-learning option, you should apply as a transfer student, since you would be transferring credits from another institution/college. We have a single start date every year, in June. Select the June (summer) option on the application if you wish to take your classes at any of the locations above.
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About Tuition
Estimate your on-campus tuition here.
Contact us for online tuition estimates.
About Financial Aid
Jennifer E. Harpham, director, Student Financial Aid, 330-972-5860, jharpham@uakron.edu
Cora Moretta, 330-972-5374, moretta@uakron.edu
About Academic or Physical Accommodations
Office of Accessibility
Akron, OH 44325-6231
330-972-7928 or TTD 330-972-5764
access@uakron.edu
Accreditation and certification
Fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Program is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
秀色短视频 School of Nursing was the first university in the U.S. to provide all faculty with ELNEC training in palliative care.
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