Curriculum
The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford’s RN–BSN Online degree-completion program is designed for working registered nurses who want to earn a bachelor’s degree without putting their careers on hold. The fully online, ACEN-accredited program features flexible, asynchronous coursework that allows students to balance their studies with personal and professional responsibilities. Whether pursuing full-time or part-time study, students gain access to a curriculum that emphasizes leadership, research, community health, and advanced clinical skills.
With instruction from experienced faculty and support from Pitt-Bradford’s strong nursing community, students are prepared to take on expanded roles in healthcare.
Suggested Course of Study (full-time study, degree completion track)
Fall Term
- NUR 1302 - PROFESSIONAL NURSING CONCEPTS
- NUR 1401 - INTRODUCTION TO NURSING RESEARCH
- NUR 1402 - HEALTH PROMOTION/HLTH ASSESSMENT
- NUR 1404 - COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING
- Upper-level elective* - 3 Credits
Spring Term
- NUR 1310 - ETHICAL DIMENSIONS OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING
- NUR 1403 - ADVANCED CLINICAL PRACTICUM
- NUR 1451 - CAPSTONE: PROFESSIONAL NURSING
- Upper-level elective* - 3 Credits
- ECON 1301 - POVERTY AND SOCIETY OR ANTH 1307 if not taken previously.
Note: *A minimum of 3 credits must be designated to NUR
Suggested Course of Study (part-time study, degree completion track)
Year one - Fall Term
- NUR 1302 - PROFESSIONAL NURSING CONCEPTS
- NUR 1401 - INTRODUCTION TO NURSING RESEARCH
- Upper-level elective* - 3 Credits
Year one - Spring Term
- NUR 1310 - ETHICAL DIMENSIONS OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING
- Upper-level elective* - 3 Credits
Year two - Fall Term
- NUR 1402 - HEALTH PROMOTION/HLTH ASSESSMENT
- NUR 1404 - COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING
Year two - Spring Term
- NUR 1403 - ADVANCED CLINICAL PRACTICUM
- NUR 1451 - CAPSTONE: PROFESSIONAL NURSING
Note: *A minimum of 3 credits must be designated to NUR
Required Skills:
- Assessment
- Communication (Oral and Written)
- Service Oriented
- Social Perceptiveness
- Reading Comprehension
- Decision Making
- Customer Service
- Problem Solving
- Clinical Judgement
- Critical Thinking
Possible Employers:
- Hospitals
- Physician’s Office
- Nursing Home/Long Term Care
- Hospice
- Home Health Care
- School System
- Government Agencies
- Rehabilitation Services
- Non-Profit Organization