Advancing Nursing Science, Education and Practice
Ranked seventh in the most recent edition of U.S. News and World Report’s “America's Best Graduate Schools” and fifth in National Institutes of Health research dollars, the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing offers opportunities to study with nationally recognized faculty. Since 1939, the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing has prepared students for increasingly demanding practice and academic environments through rigorous educational programs with varied and intensive experiences in applied practice.
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School of Nursing Highlights
- 7th in U.S. News & World Reports “America’s Best Graduate Schools”
- 5th in National Institutes of Health (NIH) research dollars awarded
- 61% of the incoming freshman class were in the top 10%
of their high school class - 95% (2009-2010) BSN Licensure (NCLEX) first time pass rate
- 41% of the full-time faculty hold leadership roles in national organizations
- 76% of the full-time faculty are doctorally prepared
- 24% of the full-time faculty are Fellows in the American Academy of Nursing
- BSN program accredited (CCNE) to 2019
- MSN programs accredited (CCNE) to 2019 & (COA) to 2020
- DNP accredited (CCNE) accredited to 2014 & (COA) to 2020
- PhD program externally reviewed in October 2010
Announcements
- Pitt in Top 3 Among Publics Universities, Top 5 Among All Universities in Federally Financed Research and Development Expenditures
- Pitt Ranked a Best Value in Public Higher Education
- Patricia D. Horoho (MSN’92) named a 2012 Distinguished Alumni Fellow
- Dr. Judith Erlen receives prestigious awards from the Chancellor and ENRS
- Maryann F. Fralic (MSN’73) DrPH, FAAN, receives the AONE Lifetime Achievement Award
- Chancellor honors two School of Nursing faculty
- Nursing student balances studies and basketball
- Accelerated 2nd Degree BSN - Now offering admissions for Fall, Spring & Summer Terms
- New Information - MSN & DNP Applicants
- Post-Master's DNP available online
- At this time, the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing IS AUTHORIZED to enroll online students from most US states. Pursuant to state laws and regulations, however, we are currently unable to admit online students from selected states (http://www.online.pitt.edu/news/StateInfo.php).
- New Application Deadlines for Graduate Programs
- School of Nursing has 3 (NRSA) Institutional Research Training Grants (T32)Technology & Chronic Disease, Cancer Survivorship, and Genetics
- Pitt Nursing Again Ranked 7th Overall
- Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) – Generalist Master’s Degree available online
- Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) – Virtual Open House

