We serve a diverse group of students whose unifying characteristic is their passion for patient care. Whether a recent high school graduate or a second-degree student, there's a place for you at UPMC Schools of Nursing. We offer both full-time, part-time, LPN-RN bridge, and extended option for students who need flexibility in their education. We may also award you credit for courses that you've already completed, so please contact us for more information.
New enrollees can qualify for up to $21,000 in tuition loan forgiveness with UPMC Schools of Nursing.
UPMC has a commitment to the scholarship and training of the next generation of nurse professionals.
Our six, hospital-based nursing schools combine unparalleled clinical experiences with exceptional academics. And, we prepare our graduates to enter the workforce to become leaders in health care and advocates for their patients.
We are currently accepting applications for Spring 2024 (Shadyside only) and Fall 2024 (all campuses).
Fall 2023 programs are waitlist only. Deadline to apply is June 1, 2023.
Spring 2024 - October 1, 2023
Classes begin on January 2, 2024 (Shadyside Only)
Summer 2024 - March 1, 2024
Classes will begin on April 29, 2024 (Mercy Only).
Fall 2024 - June 1, 2024
Classes will begin on September 3, 2024 (All campuses).
Magnet® status hospitals UPMC Shadyside, UPMC St. Margaret, UPMC Hamot, and UPMC Harrisburg educate students in an environment with the highest level of nursing excellence. Only the top 6.8% of hospitals in the United States earn Magnet recognition.
UPMC Mercy is a Regional Resource Trauma Center with a faith-based approach to patient care.
Founded in 1895, the Jameson Memorial Hospital School of Nursing has trained more than 2,500 nurses with a focus on improving the health and wellness of their communities.
Each program allows students to learn from exceptional nurses, faculty, and patient care teams.
UPMC Schools of Nursing are accredited and approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
Our graduates are eligible for the NCLEX-RN exam, and will earn a diploma in nursing upon graduation.
Also, if graduates wish to further their education, they receive priority admission to the RN-BSN program at our partner universities.
We are currently conducting in-person learning for all nursing courses. Non nursing courses are instructed both in-person and virtually, and subject to change.
COVID 19 Update: All faculty, staff, and students, regardless of vaccination status, must wear face coverings at all times during classroom instruction, clinical experiences, and onsite at any UPMC facility.
For more details review UPMC COVID-19 Resource
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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