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- BSN Program
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- Master of Science in Nursing
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- Dual DNP/PhD Program
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- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate In Health Care Genetics
- School Nurse Certificate (online)
- Certificate Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- Certificate Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP)
- Certificate: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Nursing Education Certificate
- Nursing Informatics Certificate
- Certificate in Gerontology for Nurse Practitioners
- MSN/DNP Program Minors
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- Donning and Doffing PPE 101
- New - Healthcare Provider Training on LGBTQIA+ Health: An Introductory Module on Best Practices
- New - Key Concepts in Health Policy
- Leveraging Nurses to Combat the Opioid Epidemic Webinar Series
- Methodologies for Improving Health Outcomes
- Pharmacologic Interventions for Dementia Syndromes
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The purpose of the baccalaureate program is to prepare a professional nurse whose practice is based upon nursing science, related sciences and the arts in order to promote, restore, and maintain the health of human beings. Graduates of the program are generalists with the necessary base for graduate education and continuing professional development.
BSN Student Learning Outcomes
View student learning outcomes of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
About our Undergraduate BSN Program
Education for the practice of professional nursing demands a substantial knowledge of nursing, using the behavioral and biological sciences as a theoretical base. Learn more about the BSN program.
BSN Application/Admission
High school graduates are directly admitted to the four-year, full-time pre-licensure baccalaureate nursing program. Students enrolled in other educational centers within University of Pittsburgh may apply for an internal transfer to the first year. Learn more about applying and admission.
Minor
The School of Nursing does not offer minors. However, students in the Nursing program are encouraged to consider earning minor(s) offered through the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences or other schools in the University of Pittsburgh. View some of the minors completed by students in the School of Nursing (PDF).
Professional Licensure Notification
Graduation from our accredited program is your initial step toward obtaining a professional RN license and practicing as a registered nurse. The U.S. and its territories usually require a professional license to be employed. If you plan on being employed after you graduate, please visit Nursing Licensure.org by clicking on this link https://www.nursinglicensure.org/ for state specific requirements.
See the list of states students graduating from University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing have taken the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX-RN):
California, Colorado, Connecticut, DC, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana,
Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina,
Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and West Virginia