University of Cincinnati Nursing School Review

The University of Cincinnati (UC) was founded back in 1889 and has seen portrayed nothing but a sturdy history of excellence. Today, they have more than 2,700 students enrolled in various programs and their nursing program is ranked in the top 10% of nursing programs of the United States.

University of Cincinnati – College of Nursing

The University of Cincinnati provides various nursing programs, including a slew of master’s specialties and has been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Undergraduate Programs

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Students who take this program will be prepared to work as leaders, practitioners and scholars in the field of nursing. General nursing courses and clinical experience will be provided within the four years of full-time study entailed in the program.

To apply, students will need to be high school graduates with a minimum high school GPA of 3.0, a minimum SAT score of 1050, a minimum ACT score of 23, and the necessary high school transcripts.

Students will need to maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 and complete all of the pre-nursing required courses in order to stay in the program. Graduates of this program will get a BSN.

Registered Nurse to BSN (RN to BSN)

Students who already have an RN license and a diploma can take this program to take advantage of the prior experience, further their education and get a BSN in the shortest amount of time possible. Students have both part-time and full-time options when it comes to this program, both of which are also available online with in-person clinical requirements. The part-time option will take at least two years to complete, while the full-time option will take one year to complete.

Accelerated MSN Program

Students who already have a degree and want to become RNs can take this program and then take one of the master’s programs afterwards. This program consists of three phases.

The first phase would be the RN pre-licensure phase, which takes around 35 credit hours to complete. The second phase would be the accelerated phase, which takes four full-time quarters to complete. Students will get a BSn degree after this phase before moving onto the last phase. The third and last phase would be the continuation phase, where students finish their master’s core courses. Students who complete all of the requirements will get an MSN after this phase.

Graduate Programs

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Students who take this program will have their choice of tracks to pursue.

To apply, students will need to have a valid RN license in Ohio and will need to have completed at least 60 credit hours of the required sequential courses.

Acute Care Adult Health Nurse Practitioner

This track allows students to take on advanced nursing roles and takes two full-time years of 210 lab hours and 510 practicum hours under the supervision of nurse practitioner preceptors to complete. A part-time option is also available, though.

Graduates of this track can take the certification exams to become Acute Care Nurse Practitioners (ACNPs).

Ambulatory Adult Health Nurse Practitioner

This track allows students to build on nursing basics of patient care to become nurses who focus on adult health promotion and provide disease prevention and management to their patients.

This track takes 500 practicum hours under the supervision of nurse practitioner preceptors to complete.

Graduates of this track can take the certification exams to become Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialists or Adult Nurse Practitioners.

Family Nurse Practitioner

This track allows students to build on their skills to care for people of every age in various healthcare settings. This track takes two full-time years of 540 hours of clinical hours to complete. A part-time option is also available, though.

Graduates of this track will be able to take the national certification exam to become family nurse practitioners.

Nurse Anesthesia

This track allows students to build on their skills to administer anesthetics as needed. This track takes two years of full-time study to complete, which includes clinical experiences right from the start.

Occupational Health Nursing

This track allows students to plan, deliver and evaluate occupational health services and takes two full-time years of 540 practice hours in different businesses and industries to complete. A part-time option is also available, though, and no prior experience is needed for this particular program.

Graduates of this track will be able to take the AACN certification exam for community health clinical nurse specialists, as well as the COHN-S a year after graduating.

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Acute Care

This track allows students to provide direct patient care management in various settings and takes two full-time years of 600 practicum hours to complete. A part-time option is also available, though. To apply, students will also need to have at least a year of pediatric acute care nursing experience.

Graduates of this track will be able to take the Acute Care certification exam of the Pediatric Nurse Certification Board (PNCB).

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care

This track allows students to provide direct patient care management in various settings and takes two full-time years of 540 practicum hours to complete. A part-time option is also available, though. To apply, students will also need to have at least a year of pediatric nursing experience.

Graduates of this track will be able to take specialty certification exams through the PNCB and the ANCC.

Post Master’s Certificate Options

Students can supplement their master’s degrees with extra nursing specialties if they wish. These certificate options will depend on the student’s chosen coursework, though.

Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP)

This program was created due to the high demand for nursing leaders in today’s healthcare industry and takes around four full-time semesters of 45 credit hours to complete.

To apply, students will need to have an MSN, a minimum GPA of 3.25, a valid RN license and a minimum grade of C in an undergraduate statistics course. They will also need to submit their official transcripts, a resume, a statement of purpose, and three reference letters, as well as complete a satisfactory review.

Research-Focused Doctorate (PhD)

Students who want to do more research and further their knowledge and skills in nursing can take this program.

To apply, students will need to have a BSN or an MSN degree, a minimum GPA of 3.0, and a minimum GRE score of 500. They will also need to submit their official transcripts, a statement of purpose and three reference letters.

Contact:
University of Cincinnati
3110 Vine Street,
Cincinnati, OH 45221-0038