Mercy Hospital School Of Nursing
Mercy Hospital School Of Nursing
UPMC Mercy
1400 Locust Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Main Hospital 412-232-8111
Begin a Meaningful Career at Mercy Hospital School of Nursing
Why Choose the Mercy Hospital School of Nursing?
The Mercy Hospital School of Nursing (MHSN), a 21-month, hospital-based diploma school of nursing, was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893. Today, MHSN is sponsored by UPMC Mercy, a part of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
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, with more than 21,000 inpatient admissions and 47,000 emergency department visits per year. The UPMC Mercy Health Center and the hospital’s ambulatory care center treat over 169,000 patients annually.
The Mercy Hospital School of Nursing is an integral part of UPMC Mercy. The school has graduated more than 5,600 nurses and has a long-standing reputation in the tri-state area for the high performance of its graduates.
The Mercy Hospital School of Nursing program reflects the Core Values of UPMC Mercy:
* reverence for each person
* justice
* community
* stewardship
* courage
* commitment to the poor
Our Strengths
* A high NCLEX pass rate.
* A tuition forgivable loan available.
* Students complete over 1000 clinical hours throughout the program
* Students begin interacting with patients immediately.
* 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 can earn up to 30 transferable credits from Carlow University
Accreditation
The Mercy Hospital School of Nursing is accredited by:
The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 500
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
Phone: 404-975-5000
Fax: 404-975-5020
www.nlnac.org
The Mercy Hospital School of Nursing is approved by:
The State Board of Nurse Examiners of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
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