2022 University of Pittsburgh Nursing Programs

Named after its location, the University of Pittsburgh is a public institution of higher education. It is a member of the Association of American Universities which is composed of leading research universities. Its School of Nursing is committed to equipping nurses for the highest quality care provision.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - This baccalaureate program in nursing prepares students for the NCLEX-RN and for future advanced nursing studies. Nursing foundation and concept and theory introduction are focused on the first year. By the second year, clinical nursing skills are developed with practices conducted in the School’s Skills Laboratory. By the third year in the program, students will be immersed in clinical care experiences conducted in acute care facilities. By the fourth year, focus is shifted to care provision for patients experiencing complex illnesses.

Accelerated 2nd Degree BSN (ABSN) - Individuals who possess a non-nursing baccalaureate degree and are seeking a career change can enroll in this Accelerated 2nd Degree BSN. Upon graduation, students are prepared to sit in the licensing exam and/or pursue graduate studies.

RN Options - BSN or BSN with Early Admission to MSN or DNP - This RN-Options Program allows students to have an opportunity of obtaining either an RN to BSN or BSN with early admission to MSN/DNP. This allows a seamless transition to advanced nursing studies. In terms of the curriculum, hands-on learning is given emphasis.

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - With part-time and full-time options available, students seeking an MSN degree from the University of Pittsburgh may choose from these two specialty roles: Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) and Nursing Informatics. Both roles are offered online and on-campus.

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) - This DNP program has several tracks that students can choose from. The said tracks are: Clinical Nurse Specialist, Health Systems Executive Leadership, Nurse Anesthesia, Nurse-Midwife, and Nurse-Practitioner. All of these tracks can be taken in either a part-time or full-time study with entry for baccalaureate and master’s-prepared nurses.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Being research-focused in nature, this rigorous program requires a dissertation as one of the requirements for obtaining the degree. An entry is available for baccalaureate-prepared students through BSN to PhD. An MSN to PhD entry option is also offered for master’s-prepared applicants.

The nursing school at University of Pittsburgh is a public institution located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its nursing programs are accredited by ACEN, ACME, CCNE and COA.

Degree types you can earn at University of Pittsburgh include Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Nurse Practitioner, CNL, Family Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus and online formats. The level of nursing programs offered to nursing students include Accelerated BSN, APRN Certificate, Bachelor Degree, BSN to DNP, BSN to PhD, Doctor of Nursing, Master Degree, MSN to DNP, Ph.D. and Post Master's NP Certificate level degrees.

For nursing students in Pennsylvania, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 84.99% and for BSN programs is 90.05%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 85.48% and for BSN programs is 87.22%.

Out of 76 nursing schools in Pennsylvania, the nursing program at University of Pittsburgh ranks #999999 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #1000003. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 0.00%, giving the University of Pittsburgh an overall grade of .

Nursing Program Stats at a Glance for University of Pittsburgh

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• NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 0.00%
• Pennsylvania State Rank: 999999
• National Rank: 1000003

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