Robert Morris University - Nursing Programs

Robert Morris University (RMU) is a private university in Moon Township, Pennsylvania. It was established in 1921 and named after one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. The university began life as the Pittsburgh School of Accountancy. It now offers over 60 undergraduate programs and 20 masters and doctoral program. The campus is in Moon Township, which is a suburb of Pittsburgh. The campus includes 21 administrative and instructional buildings, including the Scaife Center’s School of Nursing. RMU also maintains a satellite campus in downtown Pittsburgh. The university is structured into five schools, including the School of Nursing and Health Sciences.

RMU offers several nursing programs through their School of Nursing and Health Sciences, including three BSN paths. The BSN programs include traditional BSN, accelerated BSN, and RN to BSN. The university also offers MSN, RN to MSN, DNP, and BSN to DNP programs. These options are all accredited by the CCNE. When enrolled in the traditional BSN program, students take liberal arts and sciences courses during their first two years. Nursing courses and clinical rotations begin during the junior year. For those with a bachelor’s degree with a non-nursing major, the accelerated program provides a path toward earning a BSN in just 15 months.

Updated on: 21 Oct, 2025

Program Length & Format

Program length: 15 months, four consecutive academic terms (four semesters)
Nursing curriculum credit hours at RMU: 60 credits
Total program credit hours (including prerequisites and advanced standing): 120 credits
Delivery: on-campus program; selected courses listed as online (NURS1010, NURS3060)
Term credit distribution: Term 1 = 16 credits (11 credits first 8 weeks, 5 credits second 8 weeks); Term 2 = 18 credits; Term 3 = 13 credits; Term 4 = 13 credits

Admission Requirements

Robert Morris University application for admission and selection of Enrollment Type = Degree-seeking or Second-Degree
Baccalaureate degree in a non-nursing field required
Undergraduate QPA (GPA) minimum: 3.0; official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions required
Grades of B or better required in math and science courses
Current résumé required
Satisfactory completion of a chemistry course with laboratory (high school or college, most recent) documented by transcript

Prerequisites

All listed prerequisites (total 30 credits) must be completed prior to the start of classes and documented by the Friday before classes begin
Required courses and credits: Statistics (3); Anatomy & Physiology I with lab (4) and Anatomy & Physiology II with lab (4); Microbiology with lab (4)
Additional required courses and credits: Human Growth and Development (Lifespan) (3); Nutrition (3); Pathophysiology (3)
Healthcare Information System (3 credits) may be taken during the 15-month nursing program

Application

Complete RMU online application; select Transfer under Undergraduate and Degree-seeking or Second-Degree under Enrollment Type
Required application materials: official college transcripts from all post-secondary institutions and current résumé
All official documentation of prerequisites must be submitted by the Friday before the start of classes
Contact enrollment coordinator for questions regarding prerequisite pre-approval and course transfer

Deadlines

Information session date: Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM
Deadline for submission of official prerequisite documentation: Friday before the start of classes (year-specific start date not specified)

Cost & Financial Aid

Tuition rate for Second Degree Nursing Program (rates for Summer 2025, Fall 2025, Spring 2026): $910 per credit
Estimated tuition for 60 RMU nursing credits at $910/credit: $54,600
Pre-requisite credits taken off-campus: variable cost depending on institution
Loan repayment opportunity: up to $40,000 through partnered health system Nursing Scholars programs; selected participants must transition to a full-time nursing role with a 3-year employment commitment after graduation and licensure

Clinical & Simulation Lab

Clinical settings: community and hospital clinical experiences across program terms
Clinical course examples with clinical components: NURS3021 (Management of Adult I Clinical), NURS4013 (Community Health/Health Promotion Practice Clinical), NURS4021 (Advanced Management of Adult Health II Clinical), NURS4026 (Psychiatric Clients Clinical), NURS3051 (Mothers/Newborns Clinical), NURS3056 (Children/Families Clinical)
Simulation facility: Regional Research and Innovation in Simulation Education (RISE) Center
Optional international travel opportunities with faculty and nursing students for global health experiences

Credit Transfer

Advanced standing: 30 credits awarded by virtue of holding a prior undergraduate degree (area equivalents listed)
Advanced standing covers: General Psychology; Literature; Sociology; Economics; History/Political Science; Arts/Humanities; Open Electives; Communication Skills
Prerequisite courses may be completed at any accredited college or university (including online); some prerequisites may require pre-approval by RMU