UPMC Mercy Hospital School of Nursing

Now accepting applications for Fall, 2020.
Applications are due July 1, 2020.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to Governor Wolf's mandate that all non-essential businesses be closed including post-secondary education institutions, all of the TEAS testing sessions scheduled at the UPMC Schools of Nursing have been cancelled until further notice. Please contact Roberta Mutinelli at 412-623-2376 should you have any questions.

Why Choose UPMC Mercy Hospital School of Nursing?

UPMC Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, a hospital-based diploma school of nursing, was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893. Today, the school is a part of UPMC Mercy.

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.

UPMC Mercy Hospital School of Nursing is an integral part of UPMC Mercy. The school has graduated more than 6,200 nurses and has a long-standing reputation in the tri-state area for the high performance of its graduates.

Our Strengths at UPMC Mercy Hospital Nursing School

A high NCLEX pass rate.
A faith-based nursing curriculum.
Students begin interacting with patients during the first semester of the program.
Utilization of technologies including a Course Learning Management System. Simulation, and on-line testing.
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 transferable credits from Carlow University for non-nursing courses.

Nursing Accreditation

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

UPMC Mercy Hospital School of Nursing is also fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), through Fall 2021.

For additional information, please contact:

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, (ACEN)
3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850
Atlanta, Georgia 30326

Phone: 404-975-5000
Fax: 404-975-5020

Additional Information

We are now accepting applications for Fall 2020. Applications are accepted up to the deadline of July 1, 2020. Classes will begin on August 31, 2020.