UPMC Mercy Hospital School of Nursing

1401 Boulevard of the Allies
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

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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.

Prospective Students

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Now Accepting Applications for Fall 2021

Deadline June 1^st

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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.

Additional Information

Information Sessions
- January 12, 2021
- February 9, 2021
- March 9, 2021
- April 13, 2021
- May 11, 2021
All sessions will be virtual and start at 2 p.m. To receive the invite please email to upmcmercyson@upmc.edu or geejm@upmc.edu.
News and Events
- Pittsburgh working to avoid nursing shortage (WPXI)
Virtual Classroom and Clinical Experiences
- Learn more about our Virtual Education Plan (PDF)
- Read student’s comments regarding the virtual classroom and clinical experiences (PDF)
Student Handbook

UPMC Schools of Nursing Student Handbook — 2020-21 (PDF)
Nursing Accreditation

UPMC Mercy School of Nursing is approved through the PA State Board of Nursing.

The diploma nursing program at UPMC Mercy at the UPMC Mercy School of Nursing located in Pittsburgh PA is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

3390 Peachtree Road NE
Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326

(404) 975-5000

Visit www.acenursing.org for more information
Professional Licensure Notice

In earning your Professional RN Diploma from one of our UPMC Schools of Nursing, you will have met all the necessary requirements to sit for the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX – RN) and move forward with Nursing Licensure in the state of Pennsylvania.

Other states that our UPMC Schools of Nursing graduates have sat for the NCLEX – RN include: California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, and West Virginia.

If you plan to practice your nursing profession in a state not listed above, please visit nursinglicensure.org for requirements by state.

Career Opportunities

We currently have rewarding positions available at a variety of locations, for all levels of our nursing career ladder. Whether you are a current UPMC nurse ready to take the next step in your clinical career, or are employed with another health system and wanting to work in one of our top-ranked hospitals, we invite you to explore the opportunities at UPMC.

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