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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

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Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Second-degree Bachelor of Nursing (Accelerated BSN)

LPN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing

RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing

 How to apply

Graduate degree options

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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.

Post-BSN-DNP Nurse Anesthesia

Doctor of Nursing Practice

 How to apply

Certificates

 How to apply

Accreditation

The University of Akron School of Nursing is accreditedThe 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).

Why this is important.

For current LPN to BSN and RN to BSN students

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For more information about our undergraduate programs, fill out this form, or call 330-972-6061 during normal business hours.