Adult Gerontology Primary Care NP, MSN

University of Akron

Baccalaureate degree in a nursing program accredited by the NLN Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA), the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), or AACNs Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). A baccalaureate degree in nursing from a foreign institution must be recognized by The University of Akron. 3.00 GPA on a 4.00 scale for BSN and all previous nursing degrees. Two letters of reference from a recent employer; a member of the nursing profession; a former faculty member. 300-word essay describing professional goals. Current unrestricted State of Ohio Registered Nurse license. Interview prior to admission to the program. Applicants for the clinical tracks are required to have a minimum of 12 months registered nurse experience current within the last five years prior to entrance into the graduate program. The RN experience must be relevant to the area of interest.