Shadyside School of Nursing Student Outcomes

NCLEX-RN Pass Rates

Program Outcome: The program’s most recent annual licensure examination pass rate is at or above 80% for all first-time test takers.

Class Year	Pass Rate
2019-2020	89.17%
2018-2019	93.01%
2017-2018	96.81%
2016-2017	93.44%
2015-2016	70.18%

As reported by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing (annual report period October 1 to September 30)

Completion Rates

Program Outcome: Program completion rate will be at or above 60% (% of students completing within 150% of program length)

Class Year	Completion Rate
2019-2020	59%
2018-2019	61%
2017-2018	46%
2016-2017	50%
2015-2016	72%

Annual class year includes graduating classes from October 1 to September 30

Job Placement Rates

Program Outcome: Employment rates for graduates at 12 months post-graduation are at or above 80%

Class Year	Placement Rate
2019-2020	85%
2018-2019	90%
2017-2018	82%
2016-2017	89%
2015-2016	80%

Annual class year includes graduating classes from October 1 to September 30

"As a UPMC School of Nursing student, you’ll have a dedicated partner from UPMC Human Resources to help you navigate your career. You will be supported with resume and application guidance, interview tips and tricks, finding a nursing support or internship role while you’re in school, and securing a permanent home at UPMC before you graduate – and they’ll celebrate your success right alongside you the entire way! You can expect exclusive opportunities for one-on-one conversations, on-campus and virtual events, and plenty of informative emails to help you stay connected. If you begin employment at UPMC, you will be privy to perks and benefits including ways to obtain your BSN at no-cost to you."