University of Pittsburgh at Bradford

AA, AS, BA, BS, BSN

Pitt-Bradford is a four-year undergraduate college that is part of the University of Pittsburgh system. The 470-acre tree-filled parklike campus is located near the Pennsylvania-New York border. Most students live on campus, where they can choose from a variety of housing options, make friends with students from other majors and backgrounds, and be part of the larger campus community.
Nursing students benefit from small hands-on classes and gain experience in local health-care settings. Many enjoy the professional and volunteer activities provided by the Student Nurse Organization. Academic support exists in the form of peer tutors, math and writing centers as well as an academic advising center and federal TRIO program to advise students with financial challenges, who are the first generation in their family to attend college, or who have a documented learning disability.
Pitt-Bradford students earn their degree from the University of Pittsburgh with the added value of more personal attention, lower tuition and safe campus full of natural beauty.

Pitt-Bradford is located in the wooded Tunungwant Valley 1.5 miles from downtown Bradford. A paved bike and walking path along the Tunungwant Creek connects the two, and students have free access to public buses that travel to the historic downtown as well as area grocery stores and Walmart. The city, which has about 8,000 residents within its city limits today, was founded in the 19th century by lumber operators, but quickly became a boomtown in the 1890s after the discovery of oil in the area. It is known for its rich history, cool climate and as the home of the iconic Zippo lighter. Community events enjoyed by students include car shows, Pumpkin Fest, and the Marilla Winter Trek. The community is home to a hospital and three nursing homes.

Yes, up to 1085 students

$8,751 per semester for PA residents and $16,281 per semester for out-of-state residents

https://www.upb.pitt.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid Most of our students receive financial aid, so they’re not paying the full amount for tuition and fees As a part of the University's commitment to investing in students who have the greatest financial need, the Pitt Pell Plus Program will match any Federal Pell Grant awarded up to the federal maximum Pell Grant amount of $7,395 for the 2023-2024 academic year, not to exceed the financial aid budget.

https://www.upb.pitt.edu/disability-resources-services Pitt-Bradford is committed to providing equal opportunities to academically qualified students including those with disabilities. Pitt-Bradford wants students to be part of the university experience as much as is possible. Disability Resources and Services (DRS) shares with the student the responsibility to create equal access so the student can achieve the student's academic goals.

The Student Activities Council is a student-led organization that plans and implements a diverse schedule of activities that include grocery bingo, trivia nights, paint party, winter week, concerts and other performers.

More than 50 clubs and Greek organizations let students take a deep dive into academic topics or hobbies and gain leadership experience.

Pitt-Bradford's Student Nurse Organization (SNO) offers students opportunities for personal and professional growth through its sponsorship of lectures and participation in community events. Graduates of the college remain in touch with current students and the college through the Nursing Alumni Association.

Pitt-Bradford competes in the NCAA Division III Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference, of which it is a founding member, in 13 sports. Club sports, intramural sports and outdoor recreation trips are also popular and organized by a member of the athletic staff.

Several AMCC Championships since the formation of the conference.

Students can bring cars to campus their first year, and there are spaces appointed with EV charging stations and for those with disabilities.

Associate of Science in Nursing Program: the Associate of Science in Nursing Program was established in 1979 in order to meet a critical need for nurses in the northwestern Pennsylvania region. The first class of ASN-prepared nurses graduated in 1981. Pitt-Bradford is located in McKean County and is surrounded by five other rural Appalachian counties: Cameron, Elk, Forest, Potter, and Warren. Historically, the majority of Pitt-Bradford students have come from the local six counties. The number and quality of graduates from the Associate of Science in Nursing program exert a significant, positive impact upon the health care services provided to local and surrounding communities. Area health care facilities are eager to employ graduates because the school has a reputation for providing high-quality nurses who remain in the local and surrounding communities.

A track is established to promote Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) to earn the Associate of Science in Nursing Degree

RN-To-BSN Completion Program (Bachelors of Science in Nursing): The RN-BSN Completion Program was established in 1994 under the auspices of the Pitt-Oakland (UPO) School of Nursing to meet a demand from regional Associate of Science in Nursing prepared nurses, and also to raise the educational level of the nursing workforce within the northwestern Pennsylvania region. The program remained affiliated with the UPO School of Nursing for the first three years of the program (1995-1997), as UPO had a long and rich history of baccalaureate nursing education, and would provide much-needed expertise and guidance for the Bradford faculty. In 1998, Pitt Bradford assumed full responsibility and oversight of the program.

Pitt-Bradford offers 51 other majors and over 50 minors.

You can study in one of 75 countries through the Pitt Study Abroad program. Choose to study abroad during the summer term, fall semester, spring semester or during a full academic year. Whether you want to spend two weeks or two semesters abroad, our team is here to help you make study abroad a part of your Pitt-Bradford experience.

To start your study abroad experience contact Student Affairs at upb.studentaffairs@pitt.edu.

Learn more about the program and how to get prepared to study abroad.

Pitt-Bradford has full wireless coverage and offers students access to 6 different computer labs (two of which are open 24/7).

Please see admission requirement for each program on our website https://upb.pitt.edu/academics/majors-minors/nursing 

We offer rolling admissions for all students.

In the U.S., nurses need to be authorized to practice by a board of nursing, and licensure requirements can vary by state. Applicants are encouraged to learn what the licensure requirements are, based on where you want to live and where you want to practice before enrolling in any nursing program.

https://www.upb.pitt.edu/about-us/office-president/strategic-plan 
The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford is a student-focused and inclusive educational community set in the heart of the scenic Alleghenies. Pitt-Bradford provides unique academic, cultural, and recreational opportunities to our campus community, our region and beyond. Pitt-Bradford emphasizes whole-person development, student-faculty mentoring relationships, and innovative teaching-related research to prepare graduates to be responsible and productive citizens of a globally connected and sustainable world who value and embrace diverse perspectives.
 
The Mission of Nursing at Pitt Bradford:
The Nursing Education Unit is dedicated to fair access to its programs to guarantee that a gender-, racially/ethnically-, and culturally diverse professional group will be ready to serve the community. The mission of the Nursing Education Unit is to prepare professional nurses for entry to practice at the associate degree level and to provide further education for the registered nurse, which includes advanced clinical skills and preparation for independent leadership and management roles in a variety of settings at the baccalaureate level of practice. Through high quality nursing education that facilitates a spirit of inquiry, fosters critical thought and sound nursing judgement, the professional nurse identity is formed.  Programs within the Nursing Education Unit reflect a respect of diversity, a commitment to ethical and moral responsibilities, and strive for excellence while promoting holistic, patient-centered care to individuals, families, groups, and communities.

Nursing is a practice profession, an art, and a science that occurs in a variety of acute, long term, and community settings. The goal of nursing is to promote adaptation and the Individual's need for self-care, on a continuous basis across the life cycle. Nursing practice involves the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health. Nurses utilize theories/concepts from the natural and social sciences and nursing and health information technologies as a basis for critical thinking and problem solving.

Nursing practice is a caring relationship between the Individual and nurse that promotes culturally responsive health and quality of life and a dignified and peaceful death. Within the context of interprofessional teamwork, nurses are committed to relationship-centered care that makes accessible safe and cost-effective quality care within an atmosphere that respects the dignity and worth of all persons. In practice, nurses utilize the nursing process to provide, manage, advocate, collaborate, and delegate appropriately with others in the provision of care for clients with health needs.

Nurses recognize the value of nursing research and participate in the research process at varying levels to discover creative and innovative solutions to nursing practice problems. Nurses commit to a culture of excellence through the utilization of evidence-based research as the basis for decision making in practice. As members within the discipline of nursing, nurses are committed to lifelong professional growth, practice within the profession's scope and standards, and the ethical and legal frameworks of nursing.

Dr. Yvon Woappi ’11, founder of the Woappi Lab for Synthetic and Regeneration and Systems Physiology at Columbia University; George Repchick ’82, CEO of Embassy Healthcare; and Tamra Minnier ‘81, chief quality and operational excellence officer for UPMC.

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