Why Consider Bachelor of Science in Nursing for the LPN Program? The University of Akron School of Nursing has designed a sequence for LPNs who completed a practical nursing curriculum, as well as LPNs with bachelor degrees in an area other than nursing. The pathway provides learning activities that build on prior knowledge and experience. All LPNs are admitted directly into the School of Nursing as pre-nursing students. School of Nursing advisors will provide guidance to the student as to the prerequisite courses needed and a plan of study that will best meet the student’s needs.

Highlights of the LPN/BSN Program

• Builds on prior learning and clinical experience • Credit by exam given for previous LPN experience • Shortens the full time nursing major to 2 ½ years

Admission Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited LPN program • An active LPN license • Application to The University of Akron as a transfer student • Submission of LPN school transcripts as well as any colleges attended • Attendance at an New Student Orientation session • All prerequisites completed at a 2.75 GPA • 2.75 Prerequisite Science GPA (Intro to General, Organic, and Biochemistry I/II lecture and lab, • Microbiology, and anatomy & Physiology I/II and lab) • A grade of “C” or above average in all prerequisite course (grades of “C-“ would need to be repeated). • Courses taken at other colleges may be transferred to receive credit towards prerequisite requirements • Progression to Major form must be signed in September prior to January entry

The School of Nursing is concerned with the shortage of nurses of diverse cultures in the field and the administration, faculty, and staff are excited and pleased to be able to offer this opportunity. We look forward to assisting you in your new career path. If you are interested in nursing, we strongly encourage you to contact us. Please refer to the back of this brochure for contact numbers.

Prerequisite Courses for Entry into the BSN for the LPN

The BSN track for LPNs begins every spring semester (January). Students must maintain a minimum of 2.75 GPA in prerequisites and a 2.75 in the sciences. Students will be ranked by their science average and admitted until seats are full. The number of available seats may fluctuate from year to year.

Prerequisite Courses for Entry into the BSN for the LPN Sequence

Course Course Number

Credits Course Course Number

Credits

Principles of Microbiology 3100: 130 3 English Composition I* 3300: 111 3 Anatomy and Physiology I Lecture 3100: 200 3 English Composition II 3300: 112 3 Anatomy and Physiology I Lab 3100: 201 1 Humanities in the Western Tradition I** or

Humanities in the World Since 1300 3400: 210 3400: 221

4 4

Anatomy and Physiology II Lecture 3100: 202 3 Statistics for Everyday Life or Basic Statistics

3470: 250 or 3470: 260

4 3

Anatomy and Physiology II Lab 3100: 203 1 Introduction to Ethics 3600: 120 3 Intro. to General, Organic and Biochemistry I* 3150: 110 3 Introduction to Psychology 3750: 100 3 Intro. to General, Organic and Biochemistry I Lab

3150: 111 1 Developmental Psychology 3470: 230 4

Intro. to General, Organic and Biochemistry II 3150: 112 3 Physical Education 5540: 120-190 1 Intro. to General, Organic and Biochemistry II Lab

3150: 113 1 Science of Nutrition 7400: 316 4

Human Cultures or Introduction to Sociology*

3230: 150 or 3850: 100

3

Introduction to Public Speaking or Effective Oral Communication

7600: 105 or 7600: 106

3

*CLEP options (credit by examination). **May be taken during the junior semester.

Electives 4 Total Hour: 55-56

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: For a list of Humanities, Area Studies/Cultural Diversity, and Physical Education/Wellness classes are available in The University of Akron Undergraduate Bulletin on-line at www.uakron.edu/administration/ugrad.pdf. More information about the nursing program is available at the College of Nursing’s Website http://www.uakron.edu/nursing.

REPEAT POLICY FOR SCIENCE CLASSES: If a student does not successfully complete science prerequisite courses the first time they take them, they are allowed to repeat the course for a change of grade one time only. (UA policy allowed for two repeats for change of grade.) If a student must take a science course for a third time in order to earn a grade of “C” or higher, the student will NO LONGER be eligible for consideration for the nursing major until the previous science courses are five (5) years old.

BSN for the LPN Program of Study

Change of Requirements: Without limiting the generality of its powers to alter, amend, or revoke rules and regulation, The University of Akron reserves the right to make changes in degree requirements of the student enrolled prior to the change by: • Altering the number of credits and/or courses required in a major field of study • Deleting courses • Amending courses by increasing

decreasing the credits of specific courses

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Note: LPNs may need one extra credit hour to meet the minimum 128 credit requirement for graduation.

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Spring Semester Course Name Course Number Credit Hours Testing out of: Foundations of Nursing I 8200:211 Credit by exam (5) Professional Role Transitions for LPNs 8200:216 3 Total: 8 Summer Semester Foundations of Nursing II (five week 2) 8200:212 5 Health Assessment (Five week 2) 8200:225 3 Pathophysiology for Nurses (Five week 3) 8200:217 3 Total: 11 Fall Semester - Junior Curriculum Nursing Pharmacology 8200:230 3 Nursing of the Childbearing Family 8200:350 5 Nursing of Adults 8200:360 5 Total: 13 Spring Semester - Senior Curriculum Area Studies/Cultural Diversity 2-3 Professional Role Development 8200:341 3 Nursing of Older Adults 8200:370 5 Mental Health Nursing 8200:380 5 Total 15 Fall Semester - Senior Curriculum Area Studies/Cultural Diversity 2-3 Nursing of Families with Children 8200:410 5 Nursing in Complex/Critical Settings 8200:430 5 Nursing Research 8200:435 2 Total 14 Spring Semester - Senior Curriculum Humanities Option 3-4 Nursing of Communities 8200:440 5 Senior Practicum & Nursing Leadership 8200:450 5 RN Transition 8200:401 1 Total 13-14 Total Hours (for degree) 73-74 (128)

ACCREDITATIONS The Baccalaureate nursing program is approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing. The Baccalaureate and Masters programs are fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). CCNE is a resource of information regarding tuition, fees and length of program and can be contacted at One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036-112; (202) 887-6791. For further information on the LPN-BSN program, For information on Financial Aid: or other BSN programs call or visit: The University of Akron The University of Akron, College of Health Professions The Office of Student Financial Aid School of Nursing, Office of Student Affairs Akron, Ohio 44325-6211 Akron, Ohio 44325-3701 330-972-7032 330-972-5103 or 1-888-477-7887 www.uakron.edu/finaid www.uakron.edu/nursing For information on Admissions: For information on Academic or Physical Accommodations: Office of Admission The University of Akron, Office of Accessibility The University of Akron Akron, Ohio 44325-6213 Akron, Ohio 44325-2001 330-972-7928 or TTD330-972-5764 330-972-7100 or 1-800-655-4884 www.access@uakron.edu www.uakron.edu/finain

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