RN Options
RN to BSN and RN to MSN options provide a quality, affordable way for registered nurses to earn their degrees. Courses are individually tailored to meet the specific needs of RNs and are consistent with adult learning principles. Each course focuses on specific knowledge and skills needed in the workplace to keep pace with rapid changes in health care.
For more information contact Student Services at 412-624-4586 or 1-888-747-0794 or online.
RN to BSN
RN to MSN
RN Options Johnstown (UPJ)
On-Line Application (use for Fall Term 2008 admissions)
RN to BSN
Advantages of this program format:
- Courses range from traditional and web-enhanced learning
- Face-to-face interactions with other students and faculty during class time allow for stimulating discussion, support and networking with other professional nurses, and active learning with a focus on immediate application of the content in your work environment
- Web supported learning activities allow you to explore far more resources than you would be exposed to if you were sitting in a classroom recording notes during a lecture, resulting in high quality of educational effort
- Many courses have fewer structured class meetings than generic undergraduate classes
Benefits to you:
- BSN will enhance your professional and personal sense of accomplishment
- Degree from Pitt is recognized everywhere and opens doors for career advancement
- Supportive faculty will help you learn skills you need in your work
- You can earn you degree in approximately 18 months of part time study
For an Application Packet call 1-888-747-0794 or email your request sao50@pitt.edu.
RN to MSN
How does RN to MSN work?
- This is a bridge curriculum to graduate school
- You transfer in 90 credits from nursing school and academic courses in arts and sciences
- You complete 30 credits at Pitt to gain your BSN You get your BSN when you've completed 120 credits (90 in transfer and 30 at Pitt)
- Following completion of 19 undergraduate credits you apply to the MSN program of your choice for admission review
Benefits to you:
- Pitt's graduate programs in nursing are rankedamong the nation's 10 best
- A degree from Pitt opens doors for you and enhances your career opportunities
MSN Programs Available:
Nursing Program at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown UPJ
The University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (UPJ) offers an RN-BSN completion program in conjunction with the School of Nursing. A purpose of this program at UPJ is to allow RN students to complete the BSN degree without the need for travel to Pittsburgh. Part-time and full-time study is available. A school nurse certificate program is available for RN's enrolled in the RN-BSN program and for RN's who already have an earned BSN degree.
Admission criteria for RN-BSN students are:
- Completion of an associate degree or a hospital-based nursing program
- A QPA of 3.0 or above for the 50 prerequisite college credits (25 designated credits and 25 elective credits)
- Current RN license
- Current CPR certification
- Up-to-date health exam
- Satisfactory completion of four designated Excelsior Challenge Examinations.
In lieu of taking these four Excelsior Challenge examinations, students will be advanced 40 credits if one of the the following conditions is met:
- Graduate of an NLN accredited school of nursing within the past three years
- Graduate of an NLN accredited school of nursing more than three years ago with 1,000 hours of documented clinical practice in the most recent three years.
Applicants with less than the 50 prerequisite credits may take courses at UPJ by being admitted through the Admissions Office, 157 Blackington Hall, (814) 269-7050.
Individualized RN-BSN Student Course Plans are prepared upon request and submission of college transcripts. For additional information and applications, call (814) 269-2995 or fax inquiries to (814) 269-2957. MSN options such as Family Nurse Practitioner and Acute Care Nurse Practitioner programs are available also at UPJ.
Core courses are available for other MSN Programs. For further information about the RN-MSN or MSN programs, call toll free 1-888-747-0794.