Pitt-Johnstown Baccalaureate Nursing Program

The 35th Annual Showcase for Commerce in Johnstown, PA, connects regional businesses with major defense contractors and federal leaders to drive procurement opportunities. Crucially, Pitt-Johnstown secures this economic growth by supplying top-tier healthcare graduates (nursing, respiratory care, and surgical technology) to ensure the robust medical infrastructure required by multinational corporations. Dr Amanda Budzina demonstrates how virtual reality simulation supports readiness for practice. Mrs Wendy Smith provided health promotion information.

Congratulations to Shawna Walker Ashlyn Bittner for securing competitive internships at UPMC Somerset. Shout out to their awesome preceptors Kara and Anni (Pitt-Johnstown Nursing Class of '21).
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Shout out to rising seniors Katelyn Mehlenback, Matt Fugh, and Reagan Stankowski. The students secured competitive summer internships at UPMC Children's Hospital - Pittsburgh and we couldn't be prouder! 💙💛

Congratulations to our rising senior nursing students who secured a competitive internship at UPMC Altoona: Madison Bassett, Rachel Young, Alana Price, Alli Malay, and River Troutman.💙💛
Thank you to Mrs Nancy White for sharing this photo.

🩺 Inspiring the next generation of healthcare heroes right here in our community! Mrs. O'Roark, Dr. Ferguson, and Maddison Rensko recently visited Conemaugh Township Elementary School to introduce our students to the rewarding career of nursing. It was an extra special visit as Maddison returned to her roots as a proud Conemaugh Township Alumna (Class of 2022) and a recent UPJ graduate (Class of 2026), showing our students exactly what dedication and hard work can achieve. 💙💛

Happy Nurses Week 2026 to our incredible Pitt-Johnstown Nursing students, faculty, alumni, and peers! 🩺✨This year’s theme, "The Power of Nurses," perfectly describes the impact you make every day. From the classroom to the front lines, your dedication, skill, and heart transform lives. We are so proud of the legacy you’re building. Thank you for all you do! ❤️

Alum Spotlight! Pitt-Johnstown Proud. 💙💛

Happy National School Nurse Day to our very own Mrs. Chloe Koval! We are thankful for her tireless dedication to the health, safety, and well-being of our students and staff. She makes a world of difference at Shanksville-Stonycreek. We are so lucky to have her in Viking Nation!

Pitt Johnstown Nursing Pinning Ceremony 2026