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UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing at UPMC Harrisburg

UPMC Health Sciences Tower at HU
222 Chestnut Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101

Contact our admission team or request/send admission documents to:
UPMCHBGSON1@upmc.edu

717-782-3662

 

New: Tuition Loan Forgiveness Program

Introducing the Tuition Loan Forgiveness Program for new enrollees beginning in Fall 2023 2024.

New enrollees can qualify for up to $21,000 in tuition loan forgiveness with UPMC Schools of Nursing.

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UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing at UPMC Harrisburg provides students the tools they need to become competent and caring professional nurses.

Located in South Central Pa, UPMC Shadyside SON at UPMC Harrisburg is an integral part of UPMC Harrisburg, a full-service acute care hospital with 409 beds.

A Nursing Program Designed with You in Mind

Our accelerated 16-month full time daylight program is offered each Fall.

Classroom lectures and clinical trainings are instructed in-person within our modern facilities up to 5 days per week.

Depending on your educational background, we may accept up to six transferrable college courses to reduce your academic schedule and tuition.

 

Now Accepting Applications

We are currently accepting applications for Fall 2025.

2025 Application Deadlines:

Fall 2025: June 1, 2025
Classes will begin on September 2, 2025.

How to Apply
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University Level Courses

UPMC Shadyside SON at UPMC Harrisburg has partnered with the University of Harrisburg to offer college level courses as a part of our curriculum plan. Curriculum plan (PDF)

Upon graduation, this partnership opens the door for graduates to continue their education at Harrisburg University by earning an RN-BSN degree.

Learn more about the RN-BSN track at Harrisburg University

Unparalleled Clinical Nursing Experience

UPMC Harrisburg has achieved its fourth consecutive Magnet® designation from the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® in 2021.

Magnet Recognition is one of the highest achievements a hospital can obtain in professional nursing. You can be sure that you’re learning from the very best with UPMC SON clinical experiences.

Learn more about UPMC Harrisburg.

Additional Information

Career Opportunities

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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