Students use computers for personal learning as well as for planning and implementing care in health care settings. The undergraduate program is the basis for graduate study. Library materials including the above topics are made available to support the learning of students at this level. The program provides advanced learning to prepare clinical nurse specialists, nurse practitioners, nurse anesthetists, educators and administrators in nursing. Graduate students analyze and use a variety of theoretical formulations and research findings in advanced nursing practice.
Students also plan and conduct research with guidance.
This program is the foundation for doctoral study. It is anticipated that University of Akron will have a joint PhD program in Nursing with Kent State University starting Fall of 2000. Library materials for this advanced level of study focus on nursing theory, nursing research, nursing education and administration, clinical nurse specialization and advanced clinical practice. In addition, materials are needed for patient education, computers in health care, health care delivery systems, the social, cultural and behavioral aspects of health care. The University of Akron's commitment to lifelong leaning is recognized by the College of Nursing through its continuing education programs for nurses in the community.