Explore UA's Nursing Programs
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 & nurse practitioner programs
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Second-degree Bachelor of Nursing (Accelerated BSN)
LPN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (ADN) (offered at the Wayne Campus only)
RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Online option
- Classroom/distance learning option
How to apply
- Admission requirements for nursing students
- Apply for admissions to The University of Akron
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).
To use the online payment option for credit-by-exam for 8200:211 after completion of 8200:216, follow the Cashnet link below.
For more information about our undergraduate programs, fill out this form, or call 330-972-6061 during normal business hours.