Why Consider Bachelor of Science in Nursing for the LPN Program?
The University of Akron School of Nursing has designed a sequence for LPNs who completed a practical nursing
curriculum, as well as LPNs with bachelor degrees in an area other than nursing. The pathway provides learning
activities that build on prior knowledge and experience. All LPNs are admitted directly into the School of Nursing
as pre-nursing students. School of Nursing advisors will provide guidance to the student as to the prerequisite
courses needed and a plan of study that will best meet the student’s needs.
Highlights of the LPN/BSN Program
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Builds on prior learning and clinical experience
Credit by exam given for previous LPN experience
Shortens the full time nursing major to 2 ½ years
Admission Requirements:
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Graduation from an accredited LPN program
An active LPN license
Application to The University of Akron as a transfer student
Submission of LPN school transcripts as well as any colleges attended
Attendance at an New Student Orientation session
All prerequisites completed at a 2.75 GPA
2.75 Prerequisite Science GPA (Intro to General, Organic, and Biochemistry I/II lecture and lab,
Microbiology, and anatomy & Physiology I/II and lab)
A grade of “C” or above average in all prerequisite course (grades of “C-“ would need to be repeated).
Courses taken at other colleges may be transferred to receive credit towards prerequisite requirements
Progression to Major form must be signed in September prior to January entry
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.
Prerequisite Courses for Entry into the BSN for the
LPN
The BSN track for LPNs begins every spring semester (January). Students must maintain a minimum of 2.75 GPA
in prerequisites and a 2.75 in the sciences. Students will be ranked by their science average and admitted until
seats are full. The number of available seats may fluctuate from year to year.
Prerequisite Courses for Entry into the BSN for the LPN Sequence
Course
Credits
Course
Number
Principles of Microbiology
3100: 130
3
English Composition I*
Anatomy and Physiology I Lecture
3100: 200
3
English Composition II
Anatomy and Physiology I Lab
3100: 201
1
Humanities in the Western Tradition I** or
Humanities in the World Since 1300
Anatomy and Physiology II Lecture
3100: 202
3
Statistics for Everyday Life or
Basic Statistics
Anatomy and Physiology II Lab
3100: 203
1
Introduction to Ethics
Intro. to General, Organic and Biochemistry I* 3150: 110
3
Introduction to Psychology
Intro. to General, Organic and Biochemistry I
3150: 111
1
Developmental Psychology
Lab
Intro. to General, Organic and Biochemistry II 3150: 112
3
Physical Education
Intro. to General, Organic and Biochemistry II 3150: 113
1
Science of Nutrition
Lab
Human Cultures or
3230: 150 or
3
Introduction to Public Speaking or
Introduction to Sociology*
3850: 100
Effective Oral Communication
*CLEP options (credit by examination).
Electives
Course
**May be taken during the junior semester.
Total Hour:
Course
Number
3300: 111
3300: 112
3400: 210
3400: 221
3470: 250 or
3470: 260
3600: 120
3750: 100
3470: 230
Credits
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
5540: 120-190
7400: 316
1
4
7600: 105 or
7600: 106
3
4
55-56
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
For a list of Humanities, Area Studies/Cultural Diversity, and Physical Education/Wellness classes are available in The University of Akron
Undergraduate Bulletin on-line at www.uakron.edu/administration/ugrad.pdf. More information about the nursing program is available at the
College of Nursing’s Website http://www.uakron.edu/nursing.
REPEAT POLICY FOR SCIENCE CLASSES:
If a student does not successfully complete science prerequisite courses the first time they take them, they are allowed to repeat the course
for a change of grade one time only. (UA policy allowed for two repeats for change of grade.) If a student must take a science course for a
third time in order to earn a grade of “C” or higher, the student will NO LONGER be eligible for consideration for the nursing major until the
previous science courses are five (5) years old.
BSN for the LPN Program of Study
Spring Semester
Course Name
Testing out of: Foundations of Nursing I
Professional Role Transitions for LPNs
Summer Semester
Foundations of Nursing II (five week 2)
Health Assessment (Five week 2)
Pathophysiology for Nurses (Five week 3)
Fall Semester - Junior Curriculum
Nursing Pharmacology
Nursing of the Childbearing Family
Nursing of Adults
Course Number
8200:211
8200:216
Total:
Credit Hours
Credit by exam (5)
3
8
8200:212
8200:225
8200:217
Total:
5
3
3
11
8200:230
8200:350
8200:360
Total:
3
5
5
13
8200:341
8200:370
8200:380
Total
2-3
3
5
5
15
8200:410
8200:430
8200:435
Total
2-3
5
5
2
14
Spring Semester - Senior Curriculum
Area Studies/Cultural Diversity
Professional Role Development
Nursing of Older Adults
Mental Health Nursing
Fall Semester - Senior Curriculum
Area Studies/Cultural Diversity
Nursing of Families with Children
Nursing in Complex/Critical Settings
Nursing Research
Spring Semester - Senior Curriculum
Humanities Option
Nursing of Communities
Senior Practicum & Nursing Leadership
RN Transition
Total Hours (for degree)
8200:440
8200:450
8200:401
Total
3-4
5
5
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Change of Requirements:
Without limiting the generality of its
powers to alter, amend, or revoke
rules and regulation, The University of
Akron reserves the right to make
changes in degree requirements of
the student enrolled prior to the
change by:
• Altering the number of credits
and/or courses required in a major
field of study
• Deleting courses
• Amending courses by increasing
decreasing the credits of specific
courses
• Offering substitute courses in the
same or cognate fields.
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Note: LPNs may need one extra credit hour to meet the minimum 128 credit requirement for graduation.
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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.
For further information on the LPN-BSN program,
or other BSN programs call or visit:
The University of Akron, College of Health Professions
School of Nursing, Office of Student Affairs
Akron, Ohio 44325-3701
330-972-5103 or 1-888-477-7887
www.uakron.edu/nursing
For information on Financial Aid:
The University of Akron
The Office of Student Financial Aid
Akron, Ohio 44325-6211
330-972-7032
www.uakron.edu/finaid
For information on Admissions:
Office of Admission
The University of Akron
Akron, Ohio 44325-2001
330-972-7100 or 1-800-655-4884
www.uakron.edu/finain
For information on Academic or Physical Accommodations:
The University of Akron, Office of Accessibility
Akron, Ohio 44325-6213
330-972-7928 or TTD330-972-5764
[email protected]
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