Accelerated Nursing Program
Program Details
- Location
- Akron Campus
- Level
- undergraduate
- Degree/Program Type
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing / postbaccalaureate
- Format
- In-person
- Course Info
- Course Info
- College
- Health and Human Sciences, College of (Dean's Office)
- School/Department
- School of Nursing
Program Contact
- Regena Ellis
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Student Enrollment Counselor
330-972-7554
Overview
The Accelerated BSN Program is a Second Degree option, designed for those who have completed a baccalaureate in another area of study (from a regionally accredited college or university) but now wish to obtain a degree in nursing.
The Accelerated BSN program is four semesters, beginning in May and completing in August of the following year. For example:
- Apply by December 1, 2026
- Begin program May 2027
- Complete program August 2028
You will progress through the curriculum by taking the courses in the order they appear in the program plan.
Admissions Requirements
Academic requirements:
Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited four year college or university with a cumulative GPA of 2.75
Admission to The University of Akron
Ability to maintain full-time status
Pre-req science courses must have a lab component and a cumulative GPA of 2.75
Pre-req science courses should preferably be completed within the past five years of your application
Completion of all the pre-req courses having earned a C or better in each, with an average GPA of 2.75, prior to beginning your first nursing course
Application requirements:
Application to The University of Akron
A resume
A 500-word personal statement addressing how you can contribute to the field of nursing
One letter of recommendation
Official copies of your transcripts
Please note: Completion of all admission criteria does not guarantee admission into the accelerated program.
All GPA references are on a 4.0 scale.
Admissions Procedure:
Apply to The University of Akron as a post-baccalaureate student
Submit additional application materials via the applicant portal, including:
A resume
A 500-word personal statement addressing how you can contribute to the field of nursing
One letter of recommendation
After you apply, you will receive a written evaluation of the prerequisites you have completed along with those that you need to complete.
From this point forward, you must maintain close contact with your advisor in order to ensure proper progression towards entry into the program.
Prerequisites may be completed at any regionally accredited university or community college.
All prerequisites must be completed by the end of the spring semester, prior to the summer of your entry into the program.
Entering students are required to pass a background check.
Career Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program you will earn a baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) and have the education needed to sit for the Registered Nurse (RN) licensure examination.
Accredidation
The School of Nursing is approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing and is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
- 5 credit hours Chemistry (any combination of inorganic, organic, biochemistry) with lab -or- 3150 :113 General, Organic & Biochemistry (4) + 3150:114 General, Organic & Biochemistry lab (1)
- 8 credit hours Anatomy and Physiology with lab
- 3 credit hours Microbiology with lab
- 3-4 credit hours Developmental Psychology
- 3-4 credit hours Science of Nutrition
- 3 credit hours Introduction to Ethics
- 3-4 credit hours Basic Statistics or Stats for Everyday Life
Accelerated Advantage
Fast Track to RN
Become an RN in 15 months
High NCLEX Pass Rates
Exceeds national average
Designed for Career Changers
No prior nursing experience required
A Future in Nursing Starts Here
Hear from UA alumna Lauryn Clark about her experience in the Accelerated BSN program which led to a successful career as a pediatric emergency room nurse in Columbus, Ohio.