UPMC Mercy School of Nursing -Class of '15

U.S.A. Pennsylvania

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Hi AllNurses community! I have been searching for a thread for the UPMC Mercy Hospital Class of 2015, but alas; no such luck. Therefore, I created one!

I was accepted to start in August 2013 and was looking for others who were, or are looking to be accepted. I know it's early still, but I am ready to start school and secure a study group.

Now to my question: I know Mercy has a tuition contract. Does anyone know anything about it? Is it a good deal? I know they are sending information about it, but I am interested in hearing opinions.

Thanks!

Mercy school of nursing class of 2015 is the fb group. Good luck on your CLEP! Let me know how it goes!

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Is anyone interested in setting up an area to meet before transition day on Wednesday? It would be nice to know a few people before classes start!

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Lindsey, it doesn't look like many people check this page! Lol...see u tomorrow!

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I have a question for anyone currently at Mercy SON or recently graduated. Do you know of anyone who participated in the loan forgiveness program and graduated but was STILL unable to find a job that meets the requirements of the program, within the dictated time? It seems like a pretty sure bet that if you participate in the program, do well and graduate, and are not too picky that it will work out. But I'm still a little uneasy about it. Does anyone know from direct experience what the odds are that you could do everything right and have it still not work out?

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Specializes in transplant/case management.

I think if they offer you a job after you pass your boards, you have to take it or pay back your loans. Not 100% sure on that though.

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Hi! I'm at Mercy now, and as it was explained to me, you have 3 months after graduation to accept a job offer with upmc...or you have to pay back the amount they "forgive" at a crazy high interest rate. You don't have to accept the first offer made, but you do have a 3 month time limit. Good luck!

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Thanks guys! Has anyone heard of anyone not finding a job within the 3 month time frame? I'm wondering what percentage of people who participate in the loan forgiveness program actually get hired. That might be hard to tell though.

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