UPMC Schools of Nursing Celebrate 178 New Graduates
By: Beth Mausteller
The UPMC Schools of Nursing graduating classes of 2022 celebrated commencement ceremonies this weekend with 178 new nurses ready for the next steps in their careers. Ceremonies were held Friday at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall in Oakland for graduates of UPMC Mercy, UPMC St. Margaret and UPMC Shadyside Schools of Nursing. The inaugural commencement for the UPMC Jameson School of Nursing at Hamot was also held on Friday.
Maribeth McLaughlin
UPMC Chief Nurse Executive Maribeth McLaughlin welcomed the graduates into the field of nursing with wise words – that nursing is more than a profession — it’s a calling. “Each day as you leave your shift, think of one thing that you did that touched a patient, family, or peer. Maybe you eased someone’s pain, helped them through a procedure, made a good catch keeping a patient safe, held someone’s hand, let a family member spend time with their loved one, taught a mom how to care for her new baby, or helped someone end their suffering. Every day you will make a difference in the lives of those you care for and their families” McLaughlin said.
UPMC’s six hospital-based nursing schools combine clinical experiences with exceptional academics, with campuses at UPMC Hamot, UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing at Harrisburg, UPMC Jameson School of Nursing at Hamot, UPMC Mercy, UPMC St. Margaret and UPMC Shadyside. All campuses enable students to earn a nursing diploma in as little as 16 months at a cost that is less than the average cost of one year of college tuition.
Students can apply to any of the six UPMC Schools of Nursing campuses by June 1, 2023, to begin classes in fall 2023. Learn more and submit your interest at UPMC.com/nursingschool. UPMC Mercy School of Nursing is currently offering a limited Summer 2023 start. The deadline for applications is March 1, 2023.
UPMC initiatives for nursing opportunities and growth include:
– Nursing tuition loan forgiveness program for students who enroll and successfully complete their first semester at a UPMC School of Nursing and meet academic requirements
– Graduate Nurses starting 1/1/2022 or later are eligible to receive a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus with a 2-year commitment. Additionally, UPMC is offering a $20,000 monthly loan repayment paid over the course of three years.
– Monthly loan repayment program for inpatient/procedural, surgical services, and emergency department RNs, graduating through 2023
– UPMC Travel Staffing, an internal staffing agency to provide support for frontline caregivers who have one year experience — nurses, surgical technologists, and echocardiography sonographers.
UPMC School of Nursing graduation ceremonies in Pittsburgh
