OPPORTUNITIES

As pioneers in experiential learning, we have increased access to hands-on opportunities so our students graduate ready to provide quality, safe care to all. Faculty and leadership have focused on developing opportunities to strengthen the financial status of the college and reinforce our position as a national leader in nursing academia.

Experiential Learning

At the core of the university’s curriculum, real-world experiences promote professional maturity and enhance career opportunities after graduation. The college continues to nurture strong partnerships with local and global health care systems and educators to offer innovative and enriching experiences for our students.

Dedicated Education Units (DEU): Participating undergraduate students are paired one-on-one with a staff nurse for a semester in units at University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Mercy Health and Cincinnati VA Medical Center. In 2022, 128 DEU placements were offered to students.

Co-op Program: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) students are paired one-to-one with experienced preceptors at University of Cincinnati Medical Center and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center for a paid mentorship opportunity. In 2022, the college offered 76 co-op positions in areas including med/surg, float pool, ED, ICU, step-down units, PACU, OR and cardiovascular recovery.

International Program: Undergraduate and graduate students earn course credits while enhancing their cultural sensitivity and challenging their understanding of global health issues and disparities. In December 2022, the college resumed traveling with a clinical rotation in Thailand and, in 2023, international plans include London and Tanzania.

BSN Co-op Positions

Program Launches

To better meet the needs of the health care industry and community, the college launched and re-designed several programs. With these new or newly formatted programs, we endeavor to produce graduates who will lead in solving some of nursing’s most pressing issues.

RN to BSN Online - Nurse Educator Track: The growing demand for nurses is matched by an equal demand for nurse educators. The college partnered with UC Health to create a pathway that supports nurses in becoming nurse educators while completing their Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Public Health Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and Post-Bachelor’s Certificate: Due to the increasing frequency of environmental disasters and public health emergencies, climate change, an aging population, and growing awareness of health disparities, the need for public health leaders will grow significantly in the coming decade. To meet this need, the college launched a DNP and post-bachelor’s certificate in Public Health Nursing, which prepare professionals to use evidence from research to design, implement and lead population-based interventions and improve public health.

Dedicated Education Unit Placements

Occupational Health Nursing DNP: In response to the need for doctorally prepared nurses, the college’s Occupational Health Nursing Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) was re-designed as a DNP. The program prepares nurses to lead in corporate, industrial, governmental or academic settings by using evidence from research to plan, implement and evaluate health and safety programs and services for employees, worker populations and association groups.