Undergraduate Programs
Nursing
Nursing Fundamentals
Registered nursing is the largest health care occupation — RNs are often the first health care professionals with whom patients come in contact.
- Comprehensive program is based on professional standards and includes:
- training in nursing
- humanities
- social, cultural, physical and natural sciences
- operational clinical decision-making
Our Faculty
- are innovative and interactive
- use multimedia technology to enhance classroom learning
Akron Advantage
Clinical Experience
Clinical experience begins during the first semester of nursing program. Clinical partners include:
- Akron General Medical Center
- Barberton Citizens Hospital
- Chambrel at Montrose
- Akron Children’s Hospital
- Edwin Shaw Hospital
- Haven of Rest
- Head Start Center
- Portage Path Community Mental Health Center
- Rockynol Retirement Community
- SUMMA Akron City Hospital
- Summit County Health District
- Summit County Visiting Nurse Service
- The University of Akron Center for Child Development
Real-word Experience
Gain practical professional experience through UA's optional cooperative education program. Through co-op, you’ll alternate semesters of work and school while earning a competitive salary.
Nursing Student Organizations
- Chi Eta Phi
- Intervarsity Nurses Christian Fellowship
- Men in Nursing
- Multicultural Student Nurse Association
- Student Nurse Association
Sample Curriculum
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing
| First Year Prerequisite Courses for BSN Program | Fall Semester — Year Three |
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| Fall Semester — Year One | Humanities in the Western Tradition I |
4 | |
| Anatomy & Physiology I | 3 |
Introduction to Ethics |
3 |
| Anatomy & Physiology I Lab |
1 |
Nursing of the Childbearing Family |
5 |
| Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry I‡ |
3 |
Nursing of Adults |
5 |
| Introduction to General, Organic & Biochemistry I Lab |
1 |
Total |
17 |
| English Composition I‡ | 4 |
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Statistics for Everyday Life (with Lab) or Basic Statistics (with Lab) |
4 3 |
Spring Semester— Year Three |
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| Introduction to Nursing |
1 |
Cultural Anthropology or Introduction to Sociology |
4 |
| Total | 16-17 |
Area Studies/Cultural Diversity | 2 |
| ‡CLEP option (credit by examination) |
Nursing of Older Adults | 5 |
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| 35-36 | Mental Health Nursing |
5 |
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| Spring Semester— Year One |
Total |
16 |
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| Anatomy/Physiology II |
3 |
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5 |
| Anatomy/Physiology II Lab | 1 |
Fall Semester — Year Four | |
| Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry II | 3 |
Area Studies and Cultural Diversity |
2 |
| Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry I Lab | 1 |
Nursing of Families with Children |
5 |
| English Composition II | 3 |
Nursing Research |
2 |
| Introduction to Psychology‡ | 3 |
Nursing of Communities | 5 |
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Introduction to Public Speaking or |
3 |
Electives |
2 |
| ‡CLEP option (credit by examination) | Total | 16 | |
| Total |
17 |
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| Spring Semester — Year Four |
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| Fall Semester — Year Two |
Humanities Option |
3-5 |
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| Principles of Microbiology (with Lab) |
3 | Nursing in Complex/Critical Settings |
5 |
| Developmental Psychology |
4 |
Senior Practicum & Nursing Leadership |
5 |
| Science of Nutrition |
4 |
Total |
13-14 |
| Fundamentals in Nursing I |
5 |
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| Pathophysiology for Nurses |
3 | Total Hours |
130-132 |
| Total |
19 |
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| Spring Semester — Year Two |
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| Fundamentals in Nursing II |
5 |
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| Professional Role Development |
2 |
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| Health Assessment |
3 |
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| Nursing Pharmacology |
3 |
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| International Nursing or Cultural Dimensions in Nursing |
2 |
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| Physical Education (Age exemption no longer applies) |
1 |
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| Total |
16 |
Career Opportunities
Degrees and Preparation
An undergraduate degree in nursing provides the foundation to work in a variety of settings or pursue advanced degrees. Registered nurses work in:
- hospital departments such as surgery, maternity, emergency room or pediatrics
- doctors’ offices
- clinics and emergency medical centers
- nursing homes
- home health care
- government and private agencies
- schools, clinics and community settings
- teaching and promoting health care issues
- occupational health at work sites
Career Outlook
Job opportunities for RNs are growing, in response to America's aging population.
Center for Career Management
Creates links among students, alumni and local professionals. You will have access to:
- Career Resource Library
- co-op/internships through Career Advantage Network
- computer stations for resume writing and employment research
- UA Career Fairs
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Phone: 330-972-7111
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