University of Akron Nursing
Nursing Programs for Every Career Path
Whether you're just starting your journey or a practicing nurse ready to advance in your career, University of Akron Nursing provides a wide range of undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs designed to help you achieve your goals. Our nursing programs include everything from associate and bachelor’s programs in nursing, to Doctor of Nursing Practice programs, including accelerated and advanced practice options.
Say YES! to UA Nursing
Nursing Programs for Every Career Path
Whether you're just starting your journey or a practicing nurse ready to advance in your career, University of Akron Nursing provides a wide range of undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs designed to help you achieve your goals. Our nursing programs include everything from associate and bachelor’s programs in nursing, to Doctor of Nursing Practice programs, including accelerated and advanced practice options.
Why University of Akron Nursing?
Proximity to world-class health care institutions, hands-on learning opportunities and student support are just some of the qualities that make The University of Akron one of the best nursing schools in Ohio for you. At UA Nursing, we equip you with the skills, experience and resources you need to flourish as a practitioner, leader or researcher.
Direct Admission to the BSN
Join a BSN program with direct admission, 90% student retention, and an NCLEX first-time pass rate that consistently exceeds the national average.
Choose Your Nurse Practitioner Specialty
Advance your career with four Nurse Practitioner master's tracks designed to prepare you for in-demand advanced practice roles.
CRNA Excellence
Graduate from Ohio's most cost-effective Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice program with a 100% first-time certification pass rate and zero student attrition.
A School of Nursing Dedicated to Your Success
Get the resources you need to thrive in your nursing program and your future career. University of Akron Nursing offers a dedicated Student Success Center where you have access to academic advising, career coaching, nursing orientation, learning communities and more.
State-of-the-Art Labs for Hands-on Learning
Gain valuable real-world experience in labs and facilities featuring the same cutting-edge equipment you’ll use on the job. You’ll also undertake clinical rotations at renowned Northeast Ohio health care systems, gaining firsthand experience across a variety of nursing settings and specialties.
Learn by Doing
From your very first nursing skills checkoff to advanced clinical simulations, you'll learn in spaces designed to build confidence before you care for patients. Our hands-on learning environments mirror today's health care settings, giving you the experience employers expect —and the confidence to say YES to every opportunity.
Find Your Supportive Community
At The University of Akron, you'll find more than a nursing program—you'll find a community that wants you to succeed. Our culture is collaborative, not competitive, because we believe the best nurses learn by supporting one another. From your classmates to your faculty mentors, you'll be surrounded by people who know your name, celebrate your accomplishments, and help you reach your goals.
Connected to Care
Your classroom extends far beyond campus. Located in the heart of Northeast Ohio's health care corridor, The University of Akron School of Nursing partners with leading health systems just steps from campus that help prepare you for success from your first clinical experience through your first nursing job. These relationships create more opportunities to learn, earn, and launch your career with confidence.
HEAR IT FROM OTHER ZIPS
I chose UA because of my interactions with staff on campus tours! The University of Akron School of Nursing has many connections with the surrounding Akron-area hospital systems, which provides the convenience of close proximity, and the quality of these hospital systems had the greatest impact.
Accreditation
The baccalaureate degree program 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).
The nurse anesthesia track is also accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA) of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education.
Date of last review 2025. Date of next review 2035.
Accreditation is a nongovernmental process conducted by representatives of postsecondary institutions and professional groups. As conducted in the United States, accreditation focuses on the quality of institutions of higher and professional education and on the quality of educational programs within institutions. Two forms of accreditation are recognized: one is institutional accreditation, and the other is professional or specialized accreditation. Institutional accreditation concerns itself with the quality and integrity of the total institution, assessing the achievement of the institution in meeting its own stated mission, goals, and expected outcomes. The University of Akron has full accreditation from Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Professional or specialized accreditation is concerned with programs of study in professional or occupational fields. Professional accrediting agencies assess the extent to which programs achieve their stated mission, goals, and expected outcomes.
In addition, consideration of the program's mission, goals, and expected outcomes is of importance to the accrediting agency in determining the quality of the program and the educational preparation of members of the profession or occupation. Accreditation organizations make regularly scheduled evaluation visits to programs to document that programs continue to meet criteria.
The University of Akron School of Nursing has maintained full professional accreditation since its inception in 1967.
The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) is an autonomous accrediting agency, contributing to the improvement of the public's health. A specialized/professional accrediting agency, CCNE ensures the quality and integrity of baccalaureate and graduate nursing programs. CCNE serves the public interest by assessing and identifying programs that engage in effective educational practices.
As a voluntary self-regulatory process, CCNE accreditation supports and encourages continuing self-assessment by nursing programs and supports continuing growth and improvement of collegiate professional education. Because the accreditation process is a voluntary enterprise, institutions that seek CCNE accreditation of their baccalaureate and/or graduate nursing programs are viewed to have a cooperative relationship with CCNE in seeking ways to improve and enhance the educational programs for professional nursing students.
The School of Nursing accreditation meets the criteria of graduation from an accredited nursing program in all 50 States. Each state establishes their own requirements to obtain a nursing license. State requirements include but are not limited to the successful completion of national examinations, letters of recommendation, and proof of completion of an accredited nursing program. Students should contact the State where they are interested in obtaining a license in advance.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) programs in the School of Nursing qualify graduates to sit for national certification exams. Each state has their own requirements to obtain licensure in that state. These requirements may include but are not limited to successful completion of national certification exams, specific state examinations, letters of recommendations, or proof of completion of an accredited nursing program. Students should contact the states they are interested in obtaining a license in advance.