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.
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 1000 OR ACT of 22 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 Nutrition 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
Watch a video to learn which nursing path is best for you.
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Watch a video to learn about improvised simulation performance at the Mount.
Watch a video with Brian Smith, a professor in the nursing department, talking about social distancing.
Watch a video about becoming a nurse at the Mount.
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Watch a video to learn why students choose Mount Aloysius College for their nursing educations.
Upcoming Admissions Events
Department
Desiree Beppler
Simulation Coordinator in the School of Nursing
Jennifer Bopp
Instructor in the School of Nursing and Health Sciences
Sue Clark
BSN Nursing Program Coordinator, Assistant Professor
Kristyn Croyle, MSN, ASB, RN, CCRN, PHRN
Instructor of Nursing
Nicole Custer
Chair of Nursing
Julie Decker, DNP, RN
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Alrene Gorsuch
Associate Professor of Nursing
Wesley King
Director of Nursing and Health Technology
Denise Krivokuca
Academic Advisor (Pre-Nursing)
Chris Lovett
Dean - School of Nursing & Health Sciences/Assistant Professor
Celeste McCoy
Administrative Coordinator in the School of Nursing
Carol McIlhenny
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Emilea Rippin, MSN, RN, CCRN, TCRN, PHRN
Instructor of Nursing
Christina Schilling
Instructor of Nursing
Brian Smith
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Leslie Syrett
Instructor of Nursing
Cara L. Tomallo
Professional Tutor for Nursing & Allied Health Professions
Heather Zonts, Ph.D, RN, CNE
BSN Program Coordinator, Assistant Professor of Nursing
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