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WHAT DO I NEED TO APPLY?
(Applications are accepted throughout the year. "We encourage applicants to submit application materials prior to beginning of a term for your decision making and planning".)

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN)
  • Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score
    • GRE may be waived for admission into a Master's program if the QPA is 3.5
  • Current license as a registered nurse
    • All students must obtain a Pennsylvania license
  • Resume
  • Short Essay
  • Three professional recommendations
  • A 3 credit undergraduate statistics course
  • At least 2 years of clinical experience prior to beginning clinical courses
POST-MASTER'S CERTIFICATE ADMISSION CRITERIA
  • MSN or MN
  • Area of specialization as a NP or CNS
  • Official transcript showing evidence of Master's Degree from a nationally accredited school of nursing.
  • Current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • Resume or curriculum vitae
  • 3 letters of recommendation
  • Satisfactory interview with program faculty
  • ACLS Certification (On admission for full time students; by first clinical course for part-time students)

HOW DO I GET MORE INFORMATION?

University of Pittsburgh
School of Nursing
Student Services
229 Victoria Building
Pittsburgh, PA 15261

Phone: 412- 624-4586
Toll Free : 1-888-747-0794
Fax:    412- 624-2409
Email:sao50@pitt.edu

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  Updated: July 24, 2007
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