15 MONTH TRACK STARTS EACH MAY
WHY CONSIDER A BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (BSN)?
• Hospitals, visiting nurse services and other health care settings prefer, or even require, nurses to
have completed a Bachelor’s Degree
• A BSN provides a comprehensive background and more complete program in nursing
• Graduate work in nursing requires the foundation of a BSN degree
• The American Nurses Association, The National League for Nursing, and The American
Association of Colleges of Nursing support the BSN as the entry point for professional nursing
WHAT SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE AT UA?
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Students begin clinical experience in the first semester of the nursing major.
Clinical settings will provide interaction with individuals from birth to old age, families, groups and
whole communities.
Faculty members strive to create an academic environment of learning experiences tailored to
meet each student’s needs.
Senior Nursing Practicum pairs students with a professional nurse preceptor in a health care
setting selected by the student.
Cooperative Education Program in Nursing provides relevancy to the world of work and allows
students to earn income while completing their degree program.
Students can take leadership roles in the Collegiate Nursing Club, Ohio Student Nurse Association,
Minority Student Nurse Association, and the Graduate Nursing Student Organization.
The Accelerated Option is four semesters beginning in the summer semester.
Admission occurs at summer semester only. Students will progress through the curriculum taking
the courses as they appear on the program plan and complete the program in August of the next
year with a baccalaureate degree in nursing.
For those with military background, please access the Military Services Center
(http://www.uakron.edu/veterans). Let the U of A help you navigate the system!
The School of Nursing is concerned with the shortage of nurses of diverse cultures in the field and
the administration, faculty, and staff are excited and pleased to be able to offer this opportunity.
We look forward to assisting you in your new career path. If you are interested in nursing, we
strongly encourage you to contact us. Please refer to the back of this brochure for contact
numbers.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
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Prospect Record Form (Application to the Program itself, available on the website)
Two letters of recommendation
Resume
A 500-word Personal Statement addressing how you can contribute to the field of nursing
Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited four year college or university
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Completion of the prerequisite courses prior to beginning the first nursing course
Prerequisite science courses completed within five years of application to the program. Science courses must have a lab
component.
Full time status
Admission to The University of Akron – students previously enrolled at The University of Akron must complete an InterCollege Transfer (ICT) to the College of Health Professions.
Prerequisite science courses must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Important note: Completion of all admission criteria does not guarantee admission to the accelerated program.
Admission Procedures
Submit the Prospect Record form along with copies of your transcripts to the School of Nursing, attention Accelerated Option.
You will receive a written evaluation (Planning Sheet) of the prerequisites you have completed along with those that need to be
completed. From this point forward, you must maintain close contact with the Accelerated Option office in order to ensure proper
progression towards entry into the program and to confirm continued interest for consideration for admission.
International students should contact the Office of International Programs for admission. If you have attended The University of
Akron in the past, you may need to reactivate your file by contacting the Office of Admissions.
Prerequisite Courses: The following list of prerequisite courses are offered at The University of Akron and Wayne College
Campus, as well as Medina County University Center (MCUC). Prerequisites may be completed at any regionally accredited
university or community college. However, to ensure transfer of credits, you are strongly advised to submit a course description
prior to registering for approval from the Coordinator/Advisor.
All prerequisite courses must be completed by the start of the program in May.
Courses
Chemistry (8 credits)
Intro. Gen., Org. & Biochemistry I
Intro. Gen., Org. & Biochemistry I (Lab I)
Intro. Gen., Org. & Biochemistry II
Intro. Gen., Org. & Biochemistry II (Lab II)
Anatomy and Physiology (8 credits)
Human Anatomy & Physiology I
Human Anatomy & Physiology I (Lab I)
Human Anatomy & Physiology II
Human Anatomy & Physiology II (Lab II)
Microbiology with Lab (3 credits)
Principles of Microbiology
Developmental Psychology (3-4 credits)
Developmental Psychology
Science of Nutrition (3-4 credits)
Science of Nutrition
Introduction to Ethics (3 credits)
Intro to Ethics
Basic Statistics (3-4 credits)
Basic Statistics with Lab
OR
Stats for Everyday Life
Course Number
Credits Needed
3150:110
3150:111
3150:112
3150:113
3
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3
1
3100:200
3100:201
3100:202
3100:203
3
1
3
1
3100:130
3
3750:230
4 (3-4 credit hours)
7760:316
4 (3-4 credit hours)
3600:120
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3470:260
3
3470:250
Total prerequisite credit hours: 31-34
If you have any questions about the prerequisites or the program, please contact the Accelerated Option Office.
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ACCELERATED BSN
http://www.uakron.edu/nursing/academic-programs/undergraduate-programs/second-degree-bsn.dot
Courses
Summer Semester
Foundations of Nursing Practice I
Pathophysiology
Foundations of Nursing Practice II
Health Assessment
Professional Role Development
Fall Semester
Pharmacology
Nursing of the Childbearing Family
Nursing of Older Adults
Nursing Research
Spring Semester
Nursing of Adults
Mental Health Nursing
Cultural Dimensions
Nursing of Communities
Summer Semester
Nursing of Families with Children
Nursing in Complex and Critical Situations
Senior Practicum & Nursing Leadership
Course Number
Credits Needed
8200:211
8200:217
8200:212
8200:225
8200:215
Total:
5
3
5
3
2
18
8200:230
8200:350
8200:370
8200:435
Total:
3
5
5
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15
8200:360
8200:380
8200:325
8200:440
Total:
5
5
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5
17
8200:410
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8200:430
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8200:450
5
Total:
15
Total Accelerated BSN credit hours: 65
Total credit hours for Accelerated BSN degree (including prerequisites): 96-99
Progression in the program: Due to the sequencing of the courses, continued progress is
dependent upon maintaining a minimum 2.3 nursing GPA and successful completion of C or higher
in each nursing course.
CHANGE OF REQUIREMENTS:
Without limiting the generality of its powers to alter, amend, or revoke rules and regulations,
The University of Akron reserves the right to make changes in degree requirements of the student
enrolled prior to the change by:
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Altering the number of credits and/or courses required in a major field of study
Deleting courses
Amending courses by increasing or decreasing the credits of specific courses
Offering substitute courses in the same or cognate fields
Changing the sequence of courses.
For further information on the Accelerated BSN program, contact:
Cheryl Buchanan
Assistant Director Undergraduate Programs
The University of Akron
College of Health Professions – School of Nursing
Akron, Ohio 44325-3701
330-972-7465
[email protected]
Office of Admissions
The University of Akron
Akron, Ohio 44325-2001
330-972-7100
1-800-655-4884
www.uakron.edu/admissions
Dr. Joe Migden, Advisor
Accelerated Option
The University of Akron
College o Health Professions – School of Nursing
330-972-2513
[email protected]
The Office of Student Financial Aid
The University of Akron
Akron, Ohio 44325-6211
330-972-7032
www.uakron.edu/finaid
Regena M. Ellis, Administrative Assistant
Accelerated BSN Option
The University of Akron
School of Nursing
330-972-7554 or Toll Free 1-888-477-7887
[email protected]
Office of Accessibility
The University of Akron
Akron, Ohio 44325-6213
(Voice) 330-972-7928
(TDD) 330-972-5764
[email protected]
Office of Student Affairs
The University of Akron
College of Health Professions
Akron, Ohio 44325-3701
330-972-5103
1-888-477-7887
www.uakron.edu/nursing
International Students:
The University of Akron
Office of International Programs
Akron, Ohio 44325-3101
330-972-6493
www.uakron.edu/oip/index.php
ACCREDITATIONS
The Baccalaureate nursing program is approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing. The Baccalaureate and Masters programs
are fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). CCNE is a resource of information
regarding tuition, fees and length of program and can be contacted at One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC
20036-112; (202) 887-6791.