UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing Student Outcomes

NCLEX-RN Exam Results

Program outcome: The program’s first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate will be at or above 80% for all first-time test takers for the period of October 1 through September 30 in accordance with the PA State Board of Nursing reporting structure.

Class Year	Pass Rate
2022-2023	77.78%
2021-2022	78.72%
2020-2021	73.33%

Completion Rates

Program outcome: Program Outcome: The program’s completion rate calculated by on-time graduation rates.

Class Year	Completion Rate
2022-2023	60%
2021-2022	53.8%
2020-2021	63%

Job Placement Rate

Program Outcome: Employment rates for graduations at 12 months post-graduation at or above 80%.

Class Year	Percentage Employed
2023	89%
2022	90%
2021	100%

"As a UPMC School of Nursing student, you’ll have a dedicated partner from UPMC Human Resources to help you navigate your career. You will be supported with resume and application guidance, interview tips and tricks, finding a nursing support or internship role while you’re in school, and securing a permanent home at UPMC before you graduate – and they’ll celebrate your success right alongside you the entire way! You can expect exclusive opportunities for one-on-one conversations, on-campus and virtual events, and plenty of informative emails to help you stay connected. If you begin employment at UPMC, you will be privy to perks and benefits including ways to obtain your BSN at no-cost to you."

IPEDS Retention and Graduation Rates

Retention and Graduation Rates at UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing

Student Learning Outcomes

End of Program Student Learning Outcomes

A competent graduate nurse begins to incorporate best evidence into entry-level nursing practice, while considering patient and family preferences, values and beliefs. (Evidence Based Practice)
A competent graduate nurse is able to execute a holistic interprofessional patient centered plan of care. (Patient Centered –Care)
A competent graduate nurse collaborates effectively by promoting open communication and shared decision making with the health care team. (Teamwork and Collaboration)
A competent graduate nurse utilizes information and technology resources as a means to access and relay information, prevent error, and facilitate clinical decision making. (Informatics)
A competent graduate nurse minimizes the risk of harm to patients and providers through teamwork, communication, and engagement using appropriate standards of nursing care. (Safety)
A competent graduate nurse utilizes data to recommend strategies to improve the quality and safety of healthcare outcomes. (Quality Improvement)
A competent graduate nurse utilizes noticing, interpreting, responding and reflecting as a means to organize data and knowledge for clinical judgment and decision making. (Clinical Judgment)