Academic Programs
Undergraduate | Accelerated 2nd Degree BSN | RN Options | Master's | Doctoral
Baccalaureate Program
Our undergraduate program combines the latest in clinical theory with traditional nursing values that emphasize holistic patient care. The distinct advantage of a four-year program is that it gives students the opportunity to combine a strong theoretical base of biological and behavioral sciences with a foundation in the liberal arts.
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Accelerated 2nd Degree BSN
The Accelerated 2nd Degree BSN track is designed to enable students with a previous baccalaureate degree to earn a Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree. This is fast-paced and is designed to build upon the student’s previous education while providing the science and nursing content. Admission is highly competitive and is based upon proven academic achievement and grades earned in pre-requisite courses. Two of the program courses, (NUR 2000 & NUR 2007), as well as one of the pre-requisite courses, (NUR 2004), are Master's level courses. A graduate of the Accelerated 2nd Degree BSN track has earned eight (8) credits toward a Master’s of Science in Nursing (MSN) Degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing.
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RN Options
RN Options curriculum is designed for registered nurses, who obtained their nursing education through either a diploma or an associate degree program, to complete their nursing education with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and offers an opportunity to obtain an early admission to graduate nursing education. RN Options is a rigorous academic track. Courses are taught by nursing leaders who are experts in their field. Faculty serve as educators, role models and mentors for their students.
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Ranked among the top 10 graduate programs in the country, the MSN programs will help you keep pace with the changing demands of healthcare and the nursing profession. We offer multiple areas of concentrations to enhance your career goals.
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Nurse Specialty Role
Within this major, preparation is provided for nurses who want to assume a leadership role within the profession of nursing and the healthcare system. Specialty skills may focus on administration, education, informatics, clinical nurse leader or research.
Clinical Nurse Specialist
This major prepares clinical experts who provide organizational leadership in patient care, consultation, program design, care coordination, problem solving, monitoring, application of research evidence to clinical practice and teaching. Specialty focus includes adult medical/surgical nursing and psychiatric/mental health nursing.
Nurse Anesthesia
This MSN degree Program leads to a Masters of Science in Nursing and eligibility to sit for national certification to become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) In this position, you will have the knowledge and skills needed to provide anesthesia in a variety of settings, to people of all ages.
Nurse Practitioner
This major prepares principal providers of healthcare who have the knowledge and skills to identify health risks, promote wellness, diagnose and manage illness, prescribe medications and other treatments, and mobilize needed resources for patients. There are five areas of concentration within this major: Acute Care, Adult, Family, Neonatal, Pediatric and Psychiatric Primary Care.
Minors
Many students choose a major from one of the above programs, and supplement the knowledge and skills gained in that comprehensive program by adding a minor and a second skill set. This increases marketability and professional opportunity following program completion. Minors are available in administration, education, informatics, and research.
Certificate Options
The School of Nursing offers options for skill sets beyond the current degree you have. These opportunities allow you to broaden your educational preparation and increase your marketability. Post-baccalaureate certificates are available, and those credits may be applied to a Master's Degree program in the future. Post-Master's certificate programs are also available in clinical concentratons and in nurse specialty roles.
Doctoral Programs
With one of the oldest nursing doctoral programs in the country, the School offers two programs to develop nursing leaders who can fulfill the evolving expectations and demands of today’s health care system. The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program prepares nurse scholars who will discover and extend scientific knowledge that advances the science and practice of nursing and contributes to other disciplines. Graduates can assume leadership roles within research teams, health care systems, and schools of nursing in academic institutions. The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program prepares nurses within a clinical focus (NP, CNS,) or a systems focus (Nursing Administration). Graduates are prepared as advanced practice nurses, to a new level of state-of-the-art and science expertise, combining research utilization with education and practice. The DNP program prepares experts in specialized advanced nursing practice. DNPs focus on practice that is innovative and evidence-based, reflecting the critical appraisal and application of research.