A History of Nursing Excellence
The Mount Aloysius College Nursing Program has been one of the region’s top providers of quality nurses since 1964. A mix of advanced learning environments, experienced faculty, well-established curriculum, and a personal educational community have earned Mount Aloysius College such honors as being named a UPMC Tier 1 Recruitment School.
No matter where you are in your professional or educational journey, MAC has a nursing path designed for your success.
Choose an option below to learn more about what program options are best for you, or fill out the form to get in touch with an admissions counselor.
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Nursing Degree Options
About Each Degree
| 2+2 | Traditional BSN | Second-Degree BSN | RN-BSN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| For | Those looking to get an RN degree first, start working and complete the BSN program online | Those looking for an accelerated nursing degree | Those looking for a career change | Those looking to obtain a BSN on their own timeline |
| Minimum Completion Time | 2 years | 3.5 years | 16 months | 2 years |
| Entry Times | Fall or Spring Semester | Fall Semester Only | Fall Semester Only | Any session |
| Admission Requirements | Minimum high school or college GPA of 2.5 | Minimum high school or college GPA of 2.5 | Non-nursing bachelor’s degree with minimum GPA of 2.5 | Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing, 2.5 GPA, Current RN license |
| Pre-Admission Exam/Pre-Requisites | SAT – Reading and Math 980 OR ACT of 19 OR 59% on the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) exam AND Completion of Anatomy and Physiology I with a “C” or better | 59% on Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) Exam | 59% on Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) Exam, Completion of the required pre-requisite courses: General Chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Microbiology, and Nutiriton with a “C” or better | None |
| Setting | First two years on campus. Second two years online | On campus | On campus | Online |
About the Mount Aloysius College Nursing Program
Upcoming Admissions Events
Department
Alrene Gorsuch
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Brian Smith
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Cara L. Tomallo
Professional Tutor for Nursing & Allied Health Professions
Celeste McCoy
Administrative Coordinator in the School of Nursing
Christina Schilling
Instructor of Nursing
Desiree Beppler
Instructor of Nursing
Heather Zonts, Ph.D, RN, CNE
Assistant Professor in the School of Nursing
Jessica Gregg
Instructor of Nursing
Leslie Syrett
Instructor of Nursing
Nicole Custer
Interim Dean, School of Nursing and Health Sciences; Chairperson, Department of Nursing
Sue Clark
Assistant Professor
Terese Triol
Instructor of Nursing
Wesley King
Director of Nursing and Health Technology
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