
Nursing (Pathways to Nursing)
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Nursing (Pathways to Nursing) Overview
- Take general education and science courses at Chatham's Shadyside Campus, and prelicensure nursing courses at UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing (SSON).
- You will officially become an RN when you pass the NCLEX-RN after completing the SSON program your third (junior) year.
- After successfully passing the NCLEX-RN you will enter Chatham's accredited online RN-BSN program for your final (senior) year.

Chatham’s Pathways to Nursing Program
Take an “inside look” at UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing (SSON), part of a partnership exclusive to Chatham University’s unique Nursing (Pathways to Nursing) BSN degree. Nursing (Pathways to Nursing) students take undergraduate courses at Chatham and their nursing courses at SSON.
Explore the Nursing (Pathways to Nursing) Degree:

State of the Art Facilities and Practices
UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing offers a state-of-the-art human simulation lab and a curriculum based on quality and safety principles.

Careers and Future Development
Once you earn your degree, you will have opportunities for career placement at facilities like UPMC Shadyside Hospital, a Magnet® recognized facility. You can also advance your career potential with a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from Chatham University.

In Touch Newsletters
Learn about nursing student and faculty accomplishments, alumni achievements, and various activities that occurred over the last academic year—in Pittsburgh, and all over the country.
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Integrated Degree Program
Qualified students from the Pathways to Nursing program can be admitted early to Chatham's Master of Science in Nursing program, saving money and speeding time towards graduation with two degrees.
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