Begin a Meaningful Career at Mercy Hospital School of Nursing
Why Choose the Mercy Hospital School of Nursing?
The Mercy Hospital School of Nursing (MHSN), a 21-month, hospital-based diploma school of nursing, was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893. Today, MHSN is sponsored by UPMC Mercy, a part of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
UPMC Mercy remains the only faith-based health care provider in the city of Pittsburgh. UPMC Mercy provides a full range of services, including designation as a Level I Regional Resource Trauma Center and as a Primary Stroke Center.
The Mercy Hospital School of Nursing is an integral part of UPMC Mercy. The school has graduated more than 5,700 nurses and has a long-standing reputation in the tri-state area for the high performance of its graduates.
The Mercy Hospital School of Nursing program reflects the Core Values of UPMC Mercy:
- reverence for each person
- justice
- community
- stewardship
- courage
- commitment to the poor
Our Strengths
- A high NCLEX pass rate.
- A tuition forgivable loan available.
- Students complete over 1000 clinical hours throughout the program
- Students begin interacting with patients during the first week of the program.
- Utilization of technologies including Moodle Course Management System. Simulation, and iPods for clinical practice.
- Small student-to-instructor ratios allows for challenging and closely guided learning experiences.
- Students receive a variety of clinical experiences at UPMC Mercy, a Level I Regional Resource Trauma Center
- An excellent reputation for educating highly successful and well respected nurses.
- Active and full participation in student organizations.
- Students earn up to 30 transferable credits from Carlow University.
Accreditation
The Mercy Hospital School of Nursing is accredited by:
The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
Phone: 404-975-5000
Fax: 404-975-5020
The Mercy Hospital School of Nursing is approved by:
The State Board of Nurse Examiners of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.