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Career Pathways
for the Registered Nurse
The University of Akron
College of Nursing offers two career pathways to meet the
needs of registered nurses who are interested in obtaining
either the baccalaureate or masters degree in nursing. The
sequences are designed for RNs who completed either a
diploma or associate degree nursing program as well as RNs
with bachelor degrees in an area other than nursing. Both
pathways provide learning activities that build on prior
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RN Education: The
RN to BSN Option |
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The RN/BSN sequence is designed for nurses
who wish to obtain a baccalaureate degree in nursing. The
program itself, after completion of the prerequisites, is
three full-time semesters. A part-time option is available.
Highlights of the RN/BSN program:
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Completion of the
baccalaureate degree in one year |
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Adult
learner focused, building on prior learning and clinical
experience |
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Courses meet one day per week (excluding clinical) |
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Summer start date |
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An
option to portfolio student experience in place of one
clinical |
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No
challenge exams required |
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The RN
Advancement Program: The RN to MSN Option |
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The RN/MSN option
is designed for the experienced nurse who wishes to go on
to graduate study to prepare for advance nursing practice
roles such as clinical nurse specialist, nurse
practitioner, nurse anesthetist, or nurse administrator.
In this program, students take courses that meet the
requirements of the baccalaureate degree as well as
graduate nursing courses. Upon completion of the
baccalaureate course requirements, the baccalaureate
degree is awarded.
Students then
continue in their chosen specialty area at the master’s
level. The entire RN/MSN option program, after completion
of the prerequisite courses, is seven to eight full- time
semesters. A part-time program of study is available. |
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If you are interested in
applying for this program and have any questions,
Dr. Marlene Huff,
the coordinator of the RN option, is
available to contact for assistance. |
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Admission requirements include:
Valid Ohio state license as a registered
nurse
Admission to the
University of Akron and College of Nursing
Maintenance of a "C" or
above in all prerequisite courses. Courses taken at other
colleges may be used to receive credit towards prerequisite
requirements.
A minimum Grade Point
Average of 3.0. Grades of transfer work are combined with those
earned at The University of Akron in the computation of the
admission GPA.
All RN students are admitted
directly to the College of Nursing as undergraduates. College of
Nursing advisors will help guide the student as to the
prerequisite courses needed and a plan of study that will best
meet the student’s needs.
The College of Nursing is concerned with the shortage of nurses of
diverse cultures in the field. If you are interested in nursing,
we strongly encourage you to apply.
RN OpTION Programs of
Study & Sequences
RN OPTION
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