The main campus of the University of Cincinnati (UC) is in Cincinnati, Ohio. The university is a public institution with both undergraduate and graduate degree programs and part of the University System of Ohio. Along with the main campus, there are nine other campuses throughout the state. The university was founded in 1819, making it the oldest institution of higher learning in Cincinnati. It currently has an annual enrollment that exceeds 44,000 students, which also makes it one of the largest universities in Ohio. It was recently ranked as the 133rd-best university in a national ranking by US News & World Report.
The university offers a wide selection of undergrad and graduate-level nursing programs. These CCNE-accredited programs include traditional BSN, RN to BSN, accelerated BSN, MSN, accelerated MSN, RN to MSN, DNP, Ph.D., and BSN to Ph.D. programs. These programs are offered at the College of Nursing, which was founded in 1889. When enrolled in the traditional BSN program, students are required to complete general education courses during their first year. During their sophomore year, students begin completing their clinical rotations at local healthcare facilities and clinics. The RN to BSN program offers flexible scheduling for working registered nurses.