录取标准

  1. BS or BA degree from an accredited college or university
    你r degree may be in progress with an anticipated degree conferral date prior to the start of the program).
  2. 本科GPA 3.0或更高
    The 招生 Committee may consider recent courses that provide evidence of your academic ability to succeed in this accelerated program.

  3. Completion of prerequisites prior to fall start of program
    你 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. 成功的 in this accelerated program, you must have a solid understanding of the content in the prerequisite courses.

    The prerequisite coursework may completed at any accredited college or university. Online coursework is acceptable and, in fact, Portage Learning offers all prerequisite courses required for the Second Degree program. Learn more about Portage and its course offerings.

    Completed within the last 5 years:

    • Anatomy and Physiology I with lab (4 credits)
    • Anatomy and Physiology II with lab (4 credits)

    Completed within the last 10 years:

    • Biology or Chemistry with lab (4 credits)
    • Human Growth and Development (across the lifespan)* (3 credits)
    • Microbiology with lab (4 credits)
    • 营养学(3学分)
    • 统计学(3学分)

    *Or similar course covering the following material: Theories of human development from conception through death with emphasis placed on an individual's psychological, cognitive, psychosocial, and spiritual development within the context of the family, 社区与文化. (A syllabus is required for courses that have another course title.)

  4. Applicants (and students) must meet the 技术标准 for 入学 and the health requirements found in the Traditional BSN and Second Degree BSN Student Handbook.

There are additional criteria if you are an 国际申请人.

请注意: if you have a criminal conviction in your past and are concerned about whether it could prevent you from getting a Nursing license, it is your responsibility to read this document and act accordingly.

如何申请 to the Second Degree BSN program

接受学生

Once accepted into the program, take note of important deadlines, due dates and other requirements for accepted students. 

Info for 接受学生

整体招生

世界杯买球中国官方网站 School of Nursing takes a holistic, broad-based admissions approach for our Second Degree BSN applicants, guided by the mission of the university and 护理学院. 这意味着 we assess academic achievement in a holistic manner to evaluate readiness for the program and potential for success as a student and then 作为一名专业护士. Using a holistic process allows 护理学院 to recruit, retain and graduate a more diverse student body that will better meet the challenges of the nursing workforce, its clients and our communities.

申请过程

在线完成 application

在线完成 应用程序 for Second Degree 入学

On the application, you will be asked to choose the 12-month or 16-month track. 你 have until the first week of class to change your chosen track. 请联系护理部 招聘人员 詹尼% 20 mazur if you decide to change your initial selection.

提交你的脚本

Request official transcripts from all previous undergraduate and graduate work to be sent directly to 护理学院 via Escript to SecondDegreeBSNFREEDUQUESNE%20或邮寄至:

世界杯买球中国官方网站 School of Nursing
Second Degree 应用程序
福布斯大道600号
匹兹堡，宾夕法尼亚州15282

If you have ever attended 世界杯买球中国官方网站, the University Registrar's Office will automatically forward an official transcript for any 世界杯买球中国官方网站 coursework to 护理学院 on your behalf. This transcript will be provided as a courtesy 而且免费. No transcripts from schools other than 世界杯买球中国官方网站 will be forwarded from the University Registrar's Office. 你 will need to request other transcripts from the originating school(s).

Additional submissions for international students

  • Arrange for TOEFL or IELTS scores to be sent directly to International 招生.
  •  Arrange for WES evaluation to be sent directly to 护理学院.