2024-2025 Bradford Campus Catalog
Nursing, BSN
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Return to: The Division of Biological and Health Sciences
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 Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program is 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 Bachelor 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 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
Admission Criteria
ADMISSION CRITERIA FOR RN-BSN PROGRAM
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 (ASN or Diploma) from an approved school.
Completion of the following General Education credits (or their equivalent) with an earned grade of C- or better
- ENG 0101 English Composition I 3 cr.
- ENG 0102 English Composition II 3 cr.
- MATH 0110 Fundamentals of Math 3 cr.
- SOC 0101 Introduction to Sociology 3 cr.
- PSY 0101 Introduction to Psychology 3 cr.
Completion of the following General Education credits (or their equivalent) with an earned grade of C or better
- BIOL 0212/0222 Anatomy & Physiology I 4 cr.
- BIOL 0213/0223 Anatomy & Physiology II 4 cr.
- BIOL 0202 Microbiology 4 cr.
- CHEM 0103 Chemistry 4 cr.
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 1000 hours nursing practice within 3 years prior to consideration for admission to the RN-BSN Program.
Current Pennsylvania RN license to practice nursing— PA-RN licensure must be maintained throughout the student’s enrollment in the program.
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