Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Second Degree)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) in just 12 or 16 months through our accelerated Second Degree BSN program. This onsite, clinical nursing program is for those who already have a non-nursing bachelor's degree. Choosing to become a nurse, even after embarking on some other career path, can be one of the best decisions you will ever make. This program provides you with a strong, broad-based clinical foundation for nursing practice . You'll not only find yourself in the classroom your first semester, but you will also be in simulations and at clinical sites. By the end of the program, you will be prepared to become a registered nurse and will be ready for the licensure exam. As a Second Degree student, your clinical experiences begin your very first semester of the program. Under the supervision of expert clinical faculty and nurse preceptors, you will gain clinical experience at hospitals and community facilities throughout the Pittsburgh area. These experiences are a great way to apply knowledge and theory gained in the classroom to your clinical practice.

BS or BA degree from an accredited college or university Your degree may be in progress with an anticipated degree conferral date prior to the start of the program). Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher The Admissions Committee may consider recent courses that provide evidence of your academic ability to succeed in this accelerated program. Completion of prerequisites prior to fall start of program You may apply to the Second Degree BSN program prior to completing prerequisite coursework, but it must be completed prior to start of program with a grade of "C" or higher (a "C-" will not be accepted.) It's recommended that you complete as many of the required science prerequisites that you can prior to submitting your application. For success in this accelerated program, you must have a solid understanding of the content in the prerequisite courses. TOEFL scores of 90 iBT or higher with 27 in writing and 23 in speaking TOEFL pBT scores of 575 IELTS scores of 7 or higher Duolingo scores of 115 or higher