Academic Program
University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing
Position yourself for the future at one of America’s top schools of nursing.
Founded in 1939, the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing is ranked seventh in U.S. News and World Report’s 2008 “American’s Best Graduate Programs” and 5th in total dollars received – the third consecutive year our School has ranked in the NIH’s top five list and the tenth consecutive year in the top ten. The NIH rankings reflect the substantial contributions the School is making to advance nursing care.
The University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing educates nurses for an increasingly demanding environment through a comprehensive curriculum that combines rigorous academic work with varied and intensive clinical experiences and a growing involvement in research.
The School offers:
• An outstanding baccalaureate (BSN) program, including
- Four-year baccalaureate with freshman admission to nursing
- Accelerated 2nd Degree
- RN Options - RN to BSN with early admission to the Master of Science in Nursing
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with 4 majors and 11 areas of concentration, including:
- Nurse Anesthesia
- Nurse Practitioner including
- Clinical Nurse Specialist including
- Nurse Specialty Roles including
• Acute Care
• Adult
• Family
• Pediatric
• Psychiatric
• Neonatal
• Medical Surgical
• Psychiatric Mental Health
• Nursing Informatics
• Nursing Administration
• The Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) with onsite or online options.
• Two doctoral programs with multiple points of entry
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with 4 majors
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
• Nurse Anesthesia
• Nurse Practitioner
• Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Nursing Administration
• New for fall 2010 – post-master DNP is available onsite or online.
• Research Emphasis Areas include:
- Adolescent Health
- Critical Care
- Chronic Disorders
- Genetics
- Technology
- Women’s Health
Location
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SCHOLARSHIP
SCHOLARSHIP: National American Arab Nurses Association OFFERED BY: NAANA Scholarships DESCRIPTION:Offers various scholarships for current nursing students, practicing nurses, and students interested in pursuing a career in nursing.
Phone: (313) 982-4070
Web site: https://n-aana.org/scholarship/index.asp
Deadline: July 1, but may vary from year to year
Amount: Unspecified
JOB POSTING
POSITION: Medical/Surgical Nursing Assistant/Associate (Tenure Track) / Conversion (ABD) EMPLOYER: Fresno State University DESCRIPTION:* Available for the Academic Year: 2009/2010.
* Fresno State has been designated to the Community Engagement Classification by The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
* Faculty members gain a clear path to tenure through the University’s Probationary Plan Process.
* Salary placement depends upon academic preparation and professional experience. In some circumstances, exceptional faculty at higher ranks may be considered.
* Instructional Level: Undergraduate/Graduate.
EMPLOYER
NAME: Legacy Health LOCATION: Portland, OR DESCRIPTION:Our Legacy Is Yours.
At Legacy Health, our legacy is all about doing what’s right – for our employees, our patients, our communities and our world. That means helping people get healthy, and staying that way. Encouraging medical professionals to set a higher standard. Tending to the little things that help patients heal. And supporting our staff in doing whatever it takes to meet the needs of those we serve.
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