Nursing 4 Year Program in Pittsburgh

The purpose of the baccalaureate program is to prepare a professional nurse whose practice is based upon nursing science, related sciences and the arts in order to promote, restore, and maintain the health of human beings. Graduates of the program are generalists with the necessary base for graduate education and continuing professional development.

Minor

The School of Nursing does not offer minors. However, students in the Nursing program are encouraged to consider earning minor(s) offered through the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences or other schools in the University of Pittsburgh.

View some of the minors completed by students in the School of Nursing (PDF). Learn more about the minors offered in the University of Pittsburgh (Note that only Departments with a "*" in the list offer a minor).

Objectives

The graduate of the baccalaureate program will:

1. Synthesize knowledge from nursing, biophysical, and social sciences in the practice of professional nursing.
2. Demonstrate skills in critical thinking and decision making in the use of the nursing process with individuals, families, groups, and communities experiencing complex health problems.
3. Intervene therapeutically to promote, restore, and maintain the maximum health potential of individuals, families, groups, and communities.
4. Manage nursing care for groups of clients.
5. Provide health education for individuals, families, groups, and communities.
6. Evaluate research findings to guide nursing practice.
7. Assume responsibility and accountability for own decisions and actions in the practice of nursing.
8. Incorporate professional values, including ethical and legal aspects, into the practice of nursing.
9. Communicate effectively in interactions with individuals, families, groups, and communities.

The Manila Central University College of Nursing, popularly known as "MCU Nursing", is the nursing school of the Manila Central University which is a private, non-sectarian educational institution.
In June 1947, the permit to open the first year of the four-year course of the College of Nursing, was granted by the Bureau of Private Schools...

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