Nursing RN-BSN Online
Our RN to BSN program is moving completely online in Fall 2025 to make it convenient for working nurses to earn a bachelor's degree.
Why study nursing at Pitt-Bradford?
As a registered nurse pursuing the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford’s online RN-BSN program, you will have the flexibility to enroll as a full-time or part-time student to meet your personal and professional needs while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Our 100% asynchronous online RN-BSN program allows you to complete coursework on your schedule while still engaging in meaningful interactions with faculty and peers through discussions, small-group activities, and clinical experiences. With over 30 years of experience providing pathways for RNs to earn a BSN, our program is built on a tradition of excellence. On-campus graduates consistently achieve near-perfect completion rates and 100% employment rates. All nursing students benefit from personalized advising designed to support academic success and professional growth.
Contact an enrollment specialist today to learn how you can achieve your career goals with this fast, affordable, and flexible Pitt Online program.
What will I learn?
You'll take a variety of courses. You'll also have many opportunities for hands-on experiences at various locations, including hospitals and doctors' offices and community health settings.
What can I do with a degree in nursing?
Baccalaureate-prepared registered nurses are prepared for one of the many exciting jobs in the nursing profession. BSN nurses seek employment in hospitals, clinics, community and public healthcare settings, governmental agencies, nonprofit organizations, and traveling nurse organizations. Often, BSN nurses assume leadership roles in their facilities. Additionally, many continue their education as advanced practice RNs, such as Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners, Certified Nurse Anesthetists, Certified Nurse Educators, and Doctors of Nursing Practice.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Please fill out our request information form to speak with a Pitt Bradford Admissions representative about our Fall term start RN-BSN online program.
Accreditation
To be transparent about the quality of our academic programs, we provide information about accreditation. Accreditation means a program has been reviewed by experts to make sure it meets established quality standards. Accreditation helps ensure that students get a strong education, can qualify for financial aid, and meet requirements for licensure. Below is required information about the accreditation status of our online Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, as provided by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Number of Programs Offered: 1
Program Type: Baccalaureate
The Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing program at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, located in Bradford, Pennsylvania, is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326, (404) 975-5000.
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford (Baccalaureate).
Date of Last Review: February 2020. The approval decision was rendered in September 2020.
Date of Next Review: Spring 2028
Most Recent Action: July 2024 – Substantive Change approved for Distance Education >50%
Additionally, the University of Pittsburgh is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Accreditation Granted: 1921
Last Reaffirmation: 2022
Next Self-Study Evaluation: 2029-2030
Questions?
Contact the Nursing Department
Do you have general questions about the program or how to apply? We’re here to help.
Call us: 814-362-7640
Email: Send an email
Faculty directory: View nursing faculty