UPMC Jameson School of Nursing

The UPMC Jameson School of Nursing is a place of action — where modern facilities set the scene for the education of today's student for the important and exciting profession of nursing. 

The student entering our program will be challenged by a stimulating environment but will soon be aware of the inheritance of rich tradition of one of the most respected professions in the world today. Throughout its over 100-year history, more than 2,493 students have graduated from the UPMC Jameson School of Nursing and gone forth to make satisfying and rewarding careers for themselves and worthwhile contributions to their communities, their families, and their country. 

The school was founded in 1895 at the Shenango Valley Training School, part of the 80-bed Shenango Valley Hospital, which first opened its doors in 1893. There was no separate building for the school, and the students were housed in the Hospital itself. 

On May 1, 2016, Jameson Health System and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) announced that Jameson merged in to the UPMC Network. UPMC Jameson now is officially established to deliver world-class health care for the residents of Lawrence County and its surrounding communities. The merger will provide the school of nursing with educational experiences that will assist our students in meeting their student learning outcomes. 

Our Strengths

• High NCLEX pass rate
• Students begin interacting with patients during the first week of the program.
• Utilization of technologies including Canvas Course Management System and simulation
• Student-to-instructor ratios allow for challenging and closely guided learning experiences
• Students receive a variety of clinical experiences at UPMC Jameson and UPMC Horizon.
• An excellent reputation for educating highly successful and well-respected nurses.
• Active and full participation in student organizations.
• Students earn transferable credits from Wesminster College for for non-nursing cources

Nursing Accreditation

UPMC Jameson School of Nursing is fully approved by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. 

UPMC Jameson School of Nursing is also fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), through Fall 2020. 

For additional information, please contact:

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, (ACEN)
Formally NLNAC, National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc.
3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850
Atlanta, Georgia 30326

Email: http://www.acenursing.org
Phone: 404-975-5000
Fax: 404-975-5020

Additional Information

We are now accepting applications for Fall 2019. Applications are due by June 3, 2019. Classes will begin on August 26, 2019.

• UPMC Schools of Nursing Student Handbook — 2019-20 (PDF)

News and Events

• Pittsburgh working to avoid nursing shortage (WPXI)

Information Sessions

• 2019 Dates: April 22, 2019 12:30-4:30 p.m. 
  • Other dates TBA

Contact Us

UPMC Jameson School of Nursing
2414 Wilmington Road
New Castle, PA  16105

Phone: 724-936-3941
E-mail: forlettatl@upmc.edu