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May 03, 2024
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2023-2024 Bradford Campus Catalog
Nursing, BSN
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Contact: Dr. Jean Truman
The Unit in Nursing prepares professional nurses for entry to practice at the associate degree level and provides further education for the registered nurse at the more advanced baccalaureate level of practice. This includes advanced clinical skills and preparation for independent leadership and management roles in a variety of settings.
The Associate of Science in Nursing degree program is approved by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and accredited by ACEN - Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (formerly NLNAC). The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate of science in nursing program is Continuing Accreditation. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.com/accreditedprograms/programsearch.htm
The Bachelor of Science nursing program at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford at the Bradford campus located in Bradford, PA is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
3390 Peachtree Road NE
Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Bachelor of Science in nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
Admission Criteria
- Minimum cumulative Q.P.A. of 2.5 or above. Academic performance in prerequisite courses is an important component of admission decisions.
- Completion of 35 credits lower-level nursing courses (AS or Diploma) from an approved school.
- Current Pennsylvania RN license to practice nursing - PA-RN licensure must be maintained throughout the student’s enrollment in the program.
- Completion of the following General Education credits listed below.
One of the following:
- Graduation from an approved/accredited associate or diploma program within 3 years prior to consideration for admission to the RN-BSN Program.
- Graduation from an approved associate or diploma program more than 3 years ago but with evidence of at least 1,000 hours nursing practice within 3 years prior to consideration for admission to the RN-BSN Program.
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General Education Minimum Prerequisites
A student must attain a minimum grade of “C” in all required science cognate courses, as well as a minimum grade of “C-” in all required General Education and elective courses.
Required Non-nursing Courses
Includes all General Education Program requirements with the exception of capstone and upper-level writing requirements. A grade of C or higher in BIOL 0202, BIOL 0212, BIOL 0213, BIOL 0222, BIOL 0223, and CHEM 0103 is required by the nursing program.
Course in statistics
4 Credits
Required Courses (degree completion track)
Note:
*a minimum of 3 credits must be designated to NUR
Suggested Course of Study (full-time study, degree completion track)
Note:
*a minimum of 3 credits must be designated to NUR
Suggested Course of Study BS in Nursing (part-time study, degree completion track)
Note:
*a minimum of 3 credits must be designated to NUR
Please be advised
Please be advised that some programs or courses of study require that students complete rotations, fieldwork, internships/externships, and/or teaching assignments at facilities external to the university, while other programs or courses of study may offer voluntary internships or externships at facilities external to the university. Depending on the program or course, such facilities will or may require a criminal background check, an Act 33/34 clearance (if applicable), and perhaps a drug screen to determine participant qualification or eligibility. Additionally, in order to become licensed, many states will inquire as to whether the applicant has been convicted of a misdemeanor, a felony, or a felonious or illegal act associated with alcohol and/or substance abuse. Prospective students in that situation should contact the board of nursing in the state where they plan to practice.
Transportation
Please note, that Pitt Bradford is located in rural Pennsylvania. Clinical experiences throughout the AS in Nursing and RN-BSN programs necessitate travel to agencies within and beyond the Bradford community in order to facilitate student’s meeting program outcomes. When the student is enrolled in a course necessitating travel to community agencies, the student is responsible for providing their own transportation to and from the agency. Students are not permitted to travel in agency-employee-vehicles during clinical or observational experiences.
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