Required Campus Visits
APRN Programs
Effective Spring 2027 semester, APRN students enrolled in the Advanced Health Assessment (NURS8020C) course will be required to attend a three-day on-campus immersion designed to provide hands-on learning experiences that build upon course content and prepare our students for progression into the clinical component of the APRN program.
During the immersion, students will:
- Practice advanced health assessment skills and demonstrate competency;
- Participate in a culminating standardized patient experience;
- Work directly with faculty and meet program directors;
- Complete and/or discuss clinical requirements necessary to prepare for upcoming clinical experiences;
- Build meaningful connections with fellow APRN students, faculty, and the broader College of Nursing community.
| Semester Enrolled in NURS8020C | Immersion Dates |
|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | Apr. 12–14 |
| Summer 2027 | July 26–28 |
| Fall 2027 | Nov. 15–17 |
| Spring 2028 | Apr. 2–5 |
Plan Your Visit
Students traveling by air are encouraged to fly into the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG).
Students flying in on the first day of the immersion should plan to arrive at CVG no later than 11:00 a.m. to allow sufficient time for baggage claim and transportation to campus. Students attending the optional 8 a.m. pre-conference on the first day of the immersion should plan to arrive in Cincinnati the evening before.
At the end of the immersion, students flying in should allow sufficient time for transportation to CVG and airport check-in and security. Domestic flights departing at 4:00 p.m. or later are recommended.
Important times:
- Pre-conference (optional): Day 1 at 8 a.m.
- Immersion check-in: Day 1 between 12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
- Immersion conclusion: Day 3 by 1:30 p.m.
This is the list of potential lodging accommodations within close proximity to the College of Nursing.
Graduate by Hilton Cincinnati
151 Goodman St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45219
Proximity to College of Nursing: Directly adjacent to Procter Hall and accessible via a short pedestrian path.
Parking: $20/day
Hampton Inn & Suites Cincinnati/Uptown-University Area
3024 Short Vine St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45219
Proximity to College of Nursing: Approximately 0.5 mile, within walking distance
Parking: $9/day
Hotel Celare, Cincinnati Midtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
310 Straight St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45219
Proximity to College of Nursing: Approximately 1 mile; short drive/rideshare
Parking: $40/day (valet required)
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Cincinnati Uptown/University Area
2500 S. Market St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45219
Proximity to the College of Nursing: Approximately 1 mile; short drive/rideshare
Visitor parking is available for a fee in the Kingsgate/University Hall Garage, 151 Goodman Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45219.
To get to Procter Hall from the garage, use the University Hall-labeled elevators to get to the first floor lobby of University Hall. Exit through the south doors (toward campus) and you will see the main entrance to Procter Hall.
An optional complementary pre-conference focused on integrative health will be offered from 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. on day 1, prior to the start of the three-day immersion.The pre-conference is designed to provide knowledge and strategies that students can carry forward into professional practice.
We encourage students to take advantage of this unique professional development opportunity to expand their understanding of integrative health and gain practical approaches that can be incorporated into patient-centered care. Participation in the pre-conference will also provide the opportunity to earn continuing education (CE) credit. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP here using the following form: Advanced Health Assessment Pre-Conference RSVP.
A special ceremony will be held the evening of day 1 of the immersion to recognize this important milestone in your APRN education. Family and friends are invited to attend. Additional details regarding the ceremony will be shared with students at a later date.
To help ensure you have the support you need during the Advanced Health Assessment Immersion, students who require academic accommodations or accessibility-related support should work directly with the University of Cincinnati Accessibility Resources Office. Students are strongly encouraged to initiate this process as early as possible to allow adequate time for accommodations to be coordinated prior to the immersion.
Nurse Midwifery MSN Online
Nurse Midwifery MSN online students are required to attend two clinical skills intensives during their program of study. Clinical skills intensives (CSI) allow students to learn and demonstrate advanced clinical skills and critical thinking through experiential learning, before live client encounters in clinical practice. The two time frames for attendance have been carefully selected so that students can demonstrate competency before entering specific clinical courses.
- CSI 1: one-day online session during the first week of the semester in which the student is enrolled in Primary Care of Episodic Illnesses Practicum (ANW8006).
- CSI 2: two-day on-campus immersion during the first week of the semester in which the student is enrolled in Intrapartum NM II Practicum (ANW8062).
Women's Health NP MSN Online
Women's Health NP MSN online students are required to attend one clinical skills intensive during their program of study. The Clinical skills intensive (CSI) allows students to learn and demonstrate advanced clinical skills and critical thinking through experiential learning, before live client encounters in clinical practice. The time frame for attendance have been carefully selected so that students can demonstrate competency before entering specific clinical courses.
- CSI 1: one-day online session during the first week of the semester in which the student is enrolled in Primary Care of Episodic Illnesses Practicum (ANW8006).
Psychiatric-Mental Health Post-MSN Certificate
Psychiatric-Mental Health students are required to attend a mandatory, two-day Psychiatric-Mental Health intensive during their first semester. Psychiatric-Mental Health intensives are virtual and typically scheduled the Wednesday and Thursday of the sixth week of the semester. Students will receive more details in an email prior to the start of the semester.
| Semester Admitted |
Dates |
Format |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | Sep. 30–Oct.1 | Virtual (via Live Stream) |
| Spring 2027 | Feb. 17–18 | Virtual (via Live Stream) |
| Summer 2027 | June 16–17 | Virtual (via Live Stream) |
| Fall 2027 | Sep. 29–30 | Virtual (via Live Stream) |
| Spring 2028 | Feb. 16–17 | Virtual (via Live Stream) |
| Summer 2028 | June 14–15 | Virtual (via Live Stream) |