Nursing (RN-BSN for UPMC Nurses)

Nursing (RN-BSN for UPMC Nurses) Overview

UPMC nurses can now earn their RN-BSN online from Chatham University tuition-free. This partnership between UPMC and Chatham aligns Chatham’s tuition costs with UPMC annual tuition advancement, which means you can earn a BSN degree from a leader in online nursing education for over 20 years at no cost to you (some restrictions apply). More details and specifics on this educational benefit to UPMC nurse employees are outlined below.

Program School

College of Health Sciences

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Easy to Apply

Chatham's RN-BSN program has no application fee and no GRE requirement. Basic understanding of statistics and research methodologies is recommended.

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Why Earn A BSN?

Lots of reasons! Earning a BSN can dramatically increase your earning potential: BSN-prepared nurses earn on average $600K more over the lifetime of their career. It will also help you advance up UPMC’s My Nursing Career Ladder, expanding your opportunities. And finally, when you earn your BSN from Chatham, you’ll obtain nursing skills that you can put immediately into practice, improving patient care.

Pace Yourself

This program offers flexible fall and spring start dates with a convenient part-time track structured to help students succeed by balancing work and school. All students in the program should pursue a part-time track (6-9 credits per semester). If a student wishes to enroll in more than nine credits per semester, it must be approved by an advisor, and the student will be billed for the additional credits at the program's per-credit rate. The UPMC partnership will only cover the costs for part-time enrollment per semester for as long as it takes the student to complete the program.

Understand Your Path

The RN-BSN requires 120 college credits, and the number of credits and courses you must take will vary based on if you have a nursing diploma, an associate degree, some college credits, or a bachelor’s degree. Whatever your educational background, we are here to help you understand how long the program may take and what courses you will need based on your previous education and transfer credits. Click the button below to learn more and see example program paths.

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Explore the Courses

Our curriculum includes 7.5-week, asynchronous courses that expand your awareness as well as your skillsets, including Global, Cultural and Diverse Populations; Nursing Leadership and Professional Identity Development; and Contemporary Issues in Nursing.

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Program Goals & Outcomes

Click the button below to view the goals and outcomes of Chatham's online Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.

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Admission Requirements

As a UPMC nurse applying to Chatham's RN-BSN program, you'll have access to robust support from our admissions team every step of the way and, once enrolled, you will have access to an academic advisor to guide you through the program. Plus, our partnership with UPMC means we will handle all billing directly with UPMC, too. Click below to view admission details, next steps, and to apply.

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Program Faculty

Chatham's nursing faculty members are accomplished teachers, scholars, practitioners, and active leaders in the field. They serve as mentors and advisors and are there for you every step of the way.

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Join Our Alumni Network

Chatham has been teaching nursing online for over 25 years while also teaching general education courses to UPMC Schools of Nursing students. When you graduate with your RN-BSN degree, you will join a strong and distinguished alumni community that is not only advancing their careers but furthering the field of nursing. Plus, many alumni enjoy their Chatham education so much that they go on to earn their MSN or DNP (with an alumni discount) from Chatham too.

Next Steps

Ready to get started? Contact the Office of Admissions at 800-837-1290 or click here to email us with your questions or to setup an informational call. If you are ready to begin the application, visit our Admission Requirements & Next Steps page to begin the process.

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