Program Overview

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University of Cincinnati College of Nursing Programs

The University of Cincinnati College of Nursing offers a variety of programs for nursing professionals, including:

• RN-BSN Online
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Post-Bachelor's Certificate
• Accelerated Direct-Entry MSN
• Micro-Credentials
• Master of Science in Nursing
• Post-Master's Certificate
• Doctor of Nursing Practice
• PhD

Program Details

RN-BSN Online

The RN-BSN Online program is designed for registered nurses who want to advance their education and career. The program includes:

• Meet our Graduates
• Courses
• Completion Options
• RN to BSN Online Program Articulation Agreements
• Technology Recommendations
• Tuition & Fees
• FAQ
• Admissions
• Faculty

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is designed for students who want to become registered nurses. The program includes:

• Admissions
• Tuition & Fees
• Clinical Partners
• Experiential Learning
• Simulation
• Student Support
• The Student Experience

Post-Bachelor's Certificate

The Post-Bachelor's Certificate program is designed for nursing professionals who want to specialize in a specific area. The program includes:

• Caring for the Underserved
• Nurse-Led Innovation
• Nursing Education
• Public Health Nursing
• FAQ

Accelerated Direct-Entry MSN

The Accelerated Direct-Entry MSN program is designed for students who want to become advanced practice registered nurses. The program includes:

• Admissions
• Tuition & Fees
• Clinical Partners
• Simulation
• Prerequisite Course Equivalents
• Pre-Accelerated Direct-Entry MSN
• FAQ

Micro-Credentials

The Micro-Credentials program is designed for nursing professionals who want to specialize in a specific area. The program includes:

• Nursing Education
• Systems Leadership
• FAQ

Master of Science in Nursing

The Master of Science in Nursing program is designed for nursing professionals who want to advance their education and career. The program includes:

• Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP
• Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP
• Family Nurse Practitioner
• Nurse Midwifery
• Nursing Education
• Systems Leadership
• Women's Health NP
• MSN Specialty Quiz
• FAQ
• Program Directors

Post-Master's Certificate

The Post-Master's Certificate program is designed for nursing professionals who want to specialize in a specific area. The program includes:

• Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP
• Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP
• Family Nurse Practitioner
• Pediatric Acute Care NP
• Psychiatric-Mental Health NP
• FAQ

Doctor of Nursing Practice

The Doctor of Nursing Practice program is designed for nursing professionals who want to advance their education and career. The program includes:

• Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP
• Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP
• Family Nurse Practitioner
• Nurse Anesthesia
• Occupational Health Nursing
• Pediatric Acute Care NP
• Psychiatric-Mental Health NP
• Public Health Nursing
• Systems Leadership
• Post-MSN DNP
• DNP Specialty Quiz
• FAQ
• Program Directors

PhD

The PhD program is designed for nursing professionals who want to advance their education and career. The program includes:

• PhD Admissions
• Tuition & Fees
• Faculty Researchers
• PhD in Nursing Program Alumni
• FAQ

Occupational Health Nursing DNP

The Occupational Health Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program at UC College of Nursing prepares nurses to plan, implement and track health and safety programs and services for employees, worker populations and associations.

The DNP curriculum includes evidence-based practice, quality improvement, policy, informatics and leadership.

Program delivery combines flexible online coursework with in-person precepted clinical practice.

This program prepares graduates for the American Board of Occupational Health Nurses (ABOHN) certification exam.

Admission Requirements

• A current, active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) licensure with no disciplinary action
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an ACEN- (formerly NLNAC) or CCNE-accredited nursing institution
• Minimum overall BSN GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale (recommended)
• Minimum science GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Minimum undergraduate Statistics GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
• A minimum of one year of RN experience in the United States at the time of application

Application Deadline

All BSN to DNP programs, except Nurse Anesthesia, admit for the fall semester start only. The application window for programs could close early, if maximum capacity is reached.

Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees Enrollment	Ohio Resident	Non-Resident	Online Learning Fee
Part Time (9 credits or fewer)	$836 per credit	$851 per credit	$57 per credit
Full Time (10 credits or more)	$8,359 per semester	$8,509 per semester	$563 per semester

Application Process

All information required to apply to our Doctor of Nursing Practice programs should be submitted through NursingCAS.

• Transcripts: Official transcripts from all schools previously attended, including community colleges and two- and four-year colleges and universities.
• Resume: Provide your CV or resume in PDF format.
• References: Three letters of reference from individuals who can attest to your academic and professional skills.
• Goal Statement: Your goal statement should demonstrate a clear understanding of the specialty area you are applying for, explain your interest in the specialty, highlight your preparedness and reasons for pursuing the program, and describe your goals after graduation.

State Restrictions and State-Specific Requirements for Online Programs

• State Restrictions: UC College of Nursing cannot accept applications for our online programs from students who live in the following states: Arizona, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Tennessee.
• State-Specific Requirements: Kansas, Washington.

International Student Restrictions

International students are admissible to our online programs, providing they meet the above prerequisites and commit to doing their clinical requirements in the United States.

Clinical Restrictions

We cannot admit residents of U.S. Territories or in a country outside of the U.S. Only persons serving in the military who reside on a military base and can complete clinical requirements on the military base should apply to our College of Nursing graduate online programs.