University of Pittsburgh

415 Victoria Building
3500 Victoria Street
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15261
Phone: 
412-624-4586 or 1-888-747-0794
Contact: 

Suzanne Brody
sao50@pitt.edu

Program Director: 

Dr. Eileen R. Chasens
chasense@pitt.edu

Dean: 

Dr. Jacqueline Dunbar-Jacob
dunbar@pitt.edu

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Description & Objectives

Accelerated Second Degree B.S.N. Program:
An accelerated program designed to enable individuals with a baccalaureate degree in another discipline the ability to earn a B.S.N. in a concentrated period of time.  The curriculum is fast-paced and designed to build upon the individual’s previous education while providing the science and nursing content.  Upon completion, graduates are eligible to sit for the NCLEX to become registered nurses.

Duration: 
12 months (3 terms)
Admission Requirements: 

Competitive GPA from Bachelor/Graduate degrees; Competitive GRE score; Successful completion of all prerequisite coursework; Submission of all official documentation; Interview; Completed application with two letters of recommendation, a resume, and a personal goals essay; Additional requirements for international students.

Tuition Requirements: 

Instate: $25,069 plus books and accommodation;
Out-of-State: $43,696 plus books and accommodation