Nursing, RN/BSN

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, RN/BSN (820002BS)

The RN to BSN program is designed for the registered nurse with a diploma or associate degree of nursing from an accredited program. It is especially designed for those who are interested in obtaining a baccalaureate degree in nursing. The program also offers a pathway for continuing on to a master’s degree in nursing.

The RN program consists of 30 hours of upper-division baccalaureate coursework (one calendar year full time; part time options available). Students may opt to take up to 3 graduate courses for a total of 8 credits towards their MSN. Continuation in the graduate program is predicated on meeting graduate program requirements and acceptance into the graduate nursing program.

Contact Information
School of Nursing
Mary Gladwin Hall
Student Success Center, Room 313
(330) 972-5103

Requirements for Admission

1. Valid unencumbered license as a registered nurse in the United States. 
2. Admission to the University of Akron and School of Nursing.
3. Complete all prerequisites courses with a grade of C or higher. Grades of C- must be repeated. Minimum cumulative GPA must be 2.0 or above.

Admission Procedures

All RN students are admitted directly to the School of Nursing as undergraduates. School of Nursing advisors will guide the student as to the pre and co-requisite courses needed and develop a plan of study that will best meet the student's needs.

Locations

Distance Learning Option: Attend classes in at one of four locations:

• Akron (Main Campus)
• Medina (Medina County University Center)
• Kirtland (The Holden University Center at Lakeland Community College)
• Orrville (Wayne College)

Separately, we also offer the same program 100% online.

• UA's RN to BSN online option

The following information has official approval of The School of Nursing and The College of Health and Human Sciences, but is intended only as a supplemental guide. Official degree requirements are established at the time of transfer and admission to the degree-granting college. Students who were admitted prior to fall 2021 would follow the program of study that was in effect at the time of their admission. Students should refer to the Degree Progress Report (Stellic) which is definitive for graduation requirements. Completion of this degree within the identified time frame below is contingent upon many factors, including but not limited to: class availability, total number of required credits, work schedule, finances, family, course drops/withdrawals, successfully passing courses, prerequisites, among others. The transfer process is completed through an appointment with your academic advisor.

Requirements

Summary

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Bachelor's degrees require a minimum of 120 credit hours for graduation.

Bypass credit for entry into the RN-to-BSN sequence

Prerequisite courses for entry into the RN-to-BSN sequence

Corequisite courses for the RN-to-BSN sequence

Nursing courses for RN-to-BSN

Recommended Sequence

Semester One

Semester Two

Semester Three