About UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing

The Crossroads of Outstanding Clinical Practice and Quality Nursing Training

Established in 1884, Shadyside School of Nursing gives students the tools they need to become competent, caring professional nurses.

Unparalleled Clinical Nursing Experience

As a Magnet^® facility, the driving forces behind UPMC Shadyside are:

• Nurse professionalism.
• Quality of care.
• Evidence-based practice.

With clinical training at UPMC Shadyside, as well as other quality hospitals in the Pittsburgh area, you can be sure that you're learning to care for patients from the very best. 

It's an ideal environment to foster exceptional nurses from the very beginning of their career.

Nursing Programs Designed With You in Mind

At the Shadyside School of Nursing, we know many of our students have to balance
work, family, and school.

That's why we offer flexible options including:

• Full-time 16 month day program beginning each Fall and Spring.
• Part-time 32 month evening/weekend program beginning each Fall.

See the semester calendar at UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing.

Student Life at UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing

Nestled in the vibrant, historical neighborhood of Shadyside, the nursing school is near:

• Shops and boutiques
• Art galleries
• Nightlife

Rated by Forbes Magazine as one of the top 15 cities for millennials, the Shadyside neighborhood has a lot to offer.

So, what are you waiting for?

Contact the UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing to learn more or schedule a campus tour.

Nursing Student Application Requirements at UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing

The UPMC Schools of Nursing only accepts ATI TEAS scores as part of the pre-admission and application process. PBS scores are no longer accepted. 

In order to be considered for admission, you must score “advanced," "exemplary," or "proficient” on the TEAS test.

Additional Information

• UPMC Schools of Nursing Student Handbook — 2018-19 (PDF)
• UPMC Schools of Nursing Student Handbook — 2019-20 (PDF)

News and Events

• UPMC Shadyside ranked the #1 Diploma Nursing Program within Pennsylvania, resulting from an evaluation of data from the National Nursing School Almanac. 
• Pittsburgh working to avoid nursing shortage (WPXI)

Information Session 

• September 24th  from 4:30-6:30pm. To RSVP please e-mail turnerc9@upmc.edu. by September 20th.

Applications

We are currently accepting full time applications for Spring 2020. Applications are due by October 1, 2019. Classes will begin early January 2020.