Nursing (RN-BSN, Online)

• You may transfer up to 90 credit hours of college level courses into the program. A minimum of 30 credits, including the 26 required core Nursing (RN-BSN, Online) credits, must be completed at Chatham University. Students who have earned a previous bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education and an Associate or Diploma degree from a nursing program, may transfer in 94 credits, pending a transcript review. 
• The 26 required core Nursing (RN-BSN, Online) credits are offered through online courses and are delivered in an accelerated, seven-week format.
• Choose to pursue an optional minor (18 credits) in business or psychology.
• Explore areas related to women’s health, geriatric care, health policy and finance, as well as scholarship for evidence-based practice. In addition, you will be completing course-related activities to fulfill the practice experience requirements.
• New students are admitted to the program six times per year.
• Students may choose to take classes as a full-time or part-time student.
• Chatham’s distinctive Nursing (Online RN-to-BSN) program is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Nursing Communication and Quality Improvement

This course will prepare the student for effective communication and collaboration amongst the interprofessional team with the goal of practicing high quality, safe, patient-centered care. Topics of quality improvement and inter-professional communication will be emphasized.

Global Cultural Diversity and Specialty Population Nursing

This course is focused on various cultural and specialty populations. Multiple aspects of culture, vulnerability, and needs of individual populations will be analyzed and discussed. Content includes issues of ethics, social justice, health literacy, and barriers to care.

Scholarship for Evidence-Based Practice

This course is designed to enable students to critically review nursing research, choose a relevant clinical issue to examine, explore literature, and utilize nursing research in clinical practice. Ethical principles of nursing research, particularly the protection of human subjects and other ethical accountabilities focusing on research utilization and evidence-based practice, will be explored.

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Applicants must:

• Complete the online application
• Submit proof of completion of an RN degree (Associate or Diploma) with a minimum 2.0 GPA
• Submit a copy of a current unencumbered RN license
• Submit a copy of official transcripts of all completed post-high school education from all schools attended

Admission Materials may be submitted to:

Chatham University
Berry Hall/SCPS Admission
Woodland Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Fax: 412-365-1609
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Additional Information

Articulation Agreements

Chatham University currently holds an articulation agreement with various institutions of higher education. 

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Scholarship Information

A limited number of nursing scholarships may be available. For information about potential scholarships visit our Scholarships & Grants page. A FAFSA form must be completed and on file to be considered for scholarships. To fill out the FAFSA, please visit the FAFSA website (school code: 003244).

State Restrictions for Online Learning

Chatham University requires state authorization to provide distance education in states other than their own. Please follow the link below to see if Chatham is authorized to deliver instruction in your state. Also, this program may have a required practice experience component. Please check the information in the Practice Experience and Special requirements column to see if the state you plan on completing your practice experience hours is approved or has special restrictions.

State Authorization for Distance Education and Practical Experiences