UPMC Mercy Hospital School of Nursing

1401 Boulevard of the Allies
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

412-232-7940
upmcmercyson@upmc.edu

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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.

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