BSN Programs
A critical member of the healthcare team, nurses provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions and provide advice and emotional support to patients and their families. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) provides a strong foundation for a nursing career, offering a wide range of opportunities in both clinical and non-clinical roles within healthcare.
Through the Smart Start Program for Nursing, individuals have an opportunity to earn a degree with financial support while building a career at Summa Health. This allows participants to focus on getting their education while learning about Summa Health and the healthcare industry.
Smart Start at University of Akron
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Current Summa Health employees are eligible to apply and may be selected as students for the University of Akron's full-time BSN program.
- Summa Health will pay full tuition and fees for these students to obtain their BSN degree.
- Participants must commit to attend the University of Akron’s BSN program full-time.
- This program is open to current Summa Health employees.
- Employees works a maximum of 24 hours per week as a part-time nursing assistant employee once enrolled in the program.
- The individual must sign a three-year work agreement to work on Medical/Surgical, Progressive Care or Behavioral Health Unit for three years after graduation.
- Applications are currently closed for this program
Registered Nurse (RN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Current Summa Health RN employees, who do not yet have a BSN degree, are eligible to apply for our RN to BSN class with the University of Akron.
- Summa Health will pay full tuition and fees for these students to obtain their BSN degree.
- Participants must commit to attend the University of Akron’s BSN program full-time.
- These students will commit to work at Summa Health as an RN for at least two years after graduation.
- Applications are currently closed
