University of Cincinnati College of Nursing

What University of Cincinnati College of Nursing does

The University of Cincinnati College of Nursing is a constituent college of the University of Cincinnati, a public research university, operating from its Cincinnati, Ohio headquarters at Procter Hall. Founded in 1889 (one source cites 1896), the college delivers nursing education across the full credential stack — BSN, Accelerated Direct-Entry MSN, MSN with 10+ APRN specialty tracks, DNP, PhD, post-graduate certificates, micro-credentials, and continuing education — through on-campus, hybrid, and fully online modalities. Its proprietary technology stack centers on eMedley, a web-based clinical evaluation and curriculum management platform used to manage student and preceptor evaluations with real-time reporting. The college operates under Ohio Board of Nursing Approver Unit status (OBN-011-93) and NC-SARA membership, enabling multi-state online delivery and continuing education credit issuance.

The college generates revenue primarily through tuition and academic program fees across degree and certificate pathways, supplemented by continuing education unit fees for working nurses, donor and alumni contributions through the UC Foundation, and state appropriations via its parent institution. Customer segments are bifurcated between individual prospective and current students (pre-licensure BSN candidates, graduate nurses seeking APRN specialization, doctoral researchers, and working nurses pursuing CEUs) and institutional partners — primarily five premier Greater Cincinnati health systems (UC Health, Cincinnati Children's Hospital, The Christ Hospital, TriHealth, Mercy Health) that provide clinical placements, preceptors, and financial sponsorship. Distribution combines direct enrollment for campus programs, self-serve online application for distance learners, and channel-style clinical placement partnerships. A 20,000+ alumni network underwrites both brand equity and recurring scholarship fundraising (e.g., $2.5M awarded for AY2026).

Recent strategic posture emphasizes innovation differentiation: the college launched the Nurse-Led Innovation Certificate in Spring 2026 in partnership with UC Lindner College of Business, appointed Melissa Cheeks as Director of Nursing Innovation, and established an Innovation Advisory Board of healthcare executives. Recurring recognition mechanisms — Torch of Excellence Nursing Awards, Elizabeth Kemble Alumni Awards, and Preceptor Awards — sustain engagement with the partner and donor ecosystem. The college is #19-ranked nationally for Best Online Master's in Nursing Programs (U.S. News & World Report, 2025).

Name

University of Cincinnati College of Nursing

Legal name

University of Cincinnati College of Nursing

Website

https://nursing.uc.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1896

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The University of Cincinnati College of Nursing is a public higher education institution offering BSN, MSN, DNP, PhD, certificate, and continuing education nursing programs through on-campus, hybrid, and online modalities, serving students nationally and partnering with Greater Cincinnati health systems for clinical training.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nursing Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHAGAC

Schools of Nursing

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Medical & Health Sciences Universities

SECONDARYEDAHALAF

Online Healthcare & Nursing Universities (Allied Health, RN-to-BSN, etc.)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Distance & Online Universities

Keywords

• Nursing education
• Graduate nursing programs
• Online nursing degrees
• Clinical nursing training
• Continuing nursing education

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Program Fees: Revenue generated from tuition and fees for various nursing programs including BSN, MSN, DNP, PhD, and certificate programs at undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels.
2. Continuing Education Units (CEUs): The college is an Ohio Board of Nursing Approver Unit (OBN-011-93), offering continuing education for registered nurses for a fee.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The University of Cincinnati College of Nursing is a higher education institution delivering undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and certificate nursing programs through on-campus instruction at its Cincinnati campus, fully online programs (including RN-BSN Online), and clinical placements with regional health systems. The college also sells continuing education units approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing and operates eMedley, a web-based clinical evaluation platform used to manage student and preceptor evaluations.

Product overview

The University of Cincinnati College of Nursing offers a comprehensive portfolio of nursing education programs spanning undergraduate to doctoral levels, including online, accelerated, and traditional formats. Core offerings include the RN-BSN Online program, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Accelerated Direct-Entry MSN, Master of Science in Nursing with multiple APRN specialty tracks (Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP, Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Midwifery, Women's Health NP), Doctor of Nursing Practice, PhD in Nursing, and various graduate certificates including the new Nurse-Led Innovation Certificate. The college also operates eMedley, a proprietary web-based clinical evaluation system for managing student evaluations and clinical tracking. The institution has launched an Innovation Strategic Plan with an Industry Advisory Board to foster nurse-led healthcare innovation, partnering with UC Lindner College of Business.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Traditional four-year bachelor's degree program in nursing with clinical partnerships across Greater Cincinnati hospitals, designed for pre-licensure students seeking to become registered nurses.
• RN-BSN Online Fully online Bachelor of Science in Nursing completion program for registered nurses who hold an Associate Degree in Nursing and want to earn a BSN.
• Accelerated Direct-Entry MSN Accelerated Master of Science in Nursing program for individuals who already hold a bachelor's degree in another field and want to enter the nursing profession.
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) MSN degree program with specialty tracks in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP, Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Midwifery, Nursing Education, Systems Leadership, and Women's Health NP.
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Doctoral program preparing advanced practice nurses for leadership with specialty tracks across multiple NP concentrations, Nurse Anesthesia, Occupational Health Nursing, Public Health Nursing, and Systems Leadership.
• PhD in Nursing Research-focused doctoral degree in nursing preparing scholars for academic and research careers in the nursing profession.
• Nurse-Led Innovation Certificate Post-bachelor's graduate certificate program designed to equip nurses with structured tools to advance care model innovation, workflow redesign, and clinical advocacy, bridging academia, industry, startups, and healthcare leadership.
• Post-Graduate Certificate Post-Master's certificate programs offering specialization in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP, Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Acute Care NP, and Psychiatric-Mental Health NP.
• Micro-Credentials Short-duration credential programs in Nursing Education and Systems Leadership targeted at working nurses seeking focused professional development.
• Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Continuing education courses for registered nurses offered as an Ohio Board of Nursing Approver Unit (OBN-011-93) for license maintenance and renewal.
• eMedley Clinical Evaluation Platform Web-based clinical evaluation system used by the college to manage, collate, and analyze curriculum, student evaluations of curriculum, and preceptor evaluations of students, providing curriculum-specific feedback and real-time reporting.
• Caring for the Underserved Graduate Certificate Post-bachelor's graduate certificate program focused on preparing nurses to provide care for underserved populations and communities.
• Nursing Education Graduate Certificate Post-bachelor's graduate certificate program preparing nurses for careers in nursing education and faculty roles.
• Public Health Nursing Graduate Certificate Post-bachelor's graduate certificate program for nurses pursuing specialization in public health nursing practice.

Quantifiable outcome

• Awarded $2.5 million in scholarships for Academic Year 2026
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UC Lindner College of BusinesscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 February 2026Partnership to offer the Nurse-Led Innovation Certificate program, designed to equip nurses with structured tools to advance care model innovation, workflow redesign, and clinical advocacy. The program bridges academia, industry, startups, and healthcare leadership.
• Industry Advisory Board (Healthcare Executives)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished Industry Advisory Board with senior executives from healthcare companies to guide the Innovation Strategic Plan and nurse-led innovation initiatives.
• Duke University Health SystemminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRyan Shaw from Duke University Health System featured as speaker in the Joan and Mark Hurray Visiting Professor Lectureship Series; engagement with approximately 20 Chief Nursing Officers from regional health systems.
• UC HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier clinical partner offering unparalleled hands-on clinical experiences; collaboration on nurse-led innovation and preceptor opportunities.
• Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier clinical partner providing extensive clinical placement opportunities; source of Torch of Excellence award recipients and preceptor awards.
• The Christ HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier clinical partner; source of Joan and Mark Hurray Professor of Innovation Melissa Cheeks who transitioned from bedside care to healthcare innovation.
• TriHealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical partner and preceptor site; Torch of Excellence bronze sponsor; provider of clinical placement opportunities for nursing students.
• Mercy HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical partner, donor, and Torch of Excellence silver sponsor; provides clinical experiences for nursing students.
• Cincinnati Health DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical partner providing public health nursing clinical experiences for students.
• UC Health (Presenting Sponsor)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor of the Torch of Excellence Nursing Awards event, which raises funds for undergraduate nursing scholarships.
• Cincinnati Children's Hospital (Gold Sponsor)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor of the Torch of Excellence Nursing Awards, supporting nursing scholarship and recognition.
• St. Elizabeth HealthcarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOutstanding Organization Award recipient (2025); clinical partner providing advanced practice placement opportunities.
• Nationwide Children's HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOutstanding Organization Award recipient (2026); advanced practice clinical site for graduate nursing students.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing: Top-ranked private nursing school with strong research, DNP, and APRN offerings. Competes with UC in the broader national nursing education market and online master's rankings.
• Johns Hopkins School of Nursing: Top-ranked private nursing school with national brand pull in research, DNP, and online graduate programs. Competes with UC for high-achieving applicants and faculty, particularly in online master's channels.
• Vanderbilt University School of Nursing: Highly ranked private nursing school with strong DNP, APRN, and PhD programs and innovation-focused curriculum. Sets the competitive benchmark for UC's Nurse-Led Innovation Certificate aspirations.
• Duke University School of Nursing: Elite private nursing school with nationally top-ranked MSN and DNP programs and a strong innovation/research brand. Competes with UC for top-tier applicants and faculty, and supplied a speaker (Ryan Shaw) for UC's Hurray Lectureship series.
• University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing: Ivy League nursing school consistently top-ranked nationally with leading research and DNP programs. Establishes the gold-standard benchmark UC measures itself against in rankings and program reputation.

Direct peers

• Indiana University School of Nursing: Large public Big Ten nursing school with comparable BSN, MSN, DNP, PhD offerings and similar online program scale. Overlaps with UC in regional applicant pool and online program competition.
• Ohio State University College of Nursing: Another large public Ohio-based nursing school offering BSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD programs with strong clinical placement networks across Ohio health systems. Directly competes with UC for in-state applicants, faculty, and clinical partnerships.
• University of Kentucky College of Nursing: Public Kentucky-based nursing school serving the same geographic region with comparable degree pathways. Competes for regional applicants and clinical partners across the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky corridor.
• Case Western Reserve University - Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing: Ohio-based research-intensive nursing school with top-ranked graduate programs and similar APRN/DNP offerings. Competes with UC for top applicants, faculty talent, and research funding within Ohio.

Emerging players

• Rush University College of Nursing: Chicago-based nursing college within an academic medical center with strong APRN, DNP, and online programs. Comparable in size and program breadth to UC's College of Nursing and a meaningful competitor in the online master's segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ucnursing
• Facebookfacebook.com/ucollegeofnursing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/university-of-cincinnati-college-of-nursing

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

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