Anyone Starting At UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing?

srun21 · Apr 26, 2007

I started out with no nursing assistant experience and did just fine. Apply online and if they don't call you talk to someone at the school and get the recruiters name and phone number and leave them a message. It seems forward, but it worked for me. The ball rolls slowly in HR and sometimes you need to be aggressive to move things along. Just looked over that job postings and there are plenty to be had. If I were you I'd try something in an ED or perhaps a post op or ICU. In my experience you will learn more there.

Thanks for the advice. I will call them. Take care, Sharla

mommyjskns · Apr 30, 2007

Has anyone heard anything from Shadyside yet???????

Harleyd0520 · May 18, 2007

I just took the test May 11, 2007. I only had to complete the science part. Already passed the other three parts. I hate the waiting. I pray everyday that I get in for the August session.:balloons:

mommyjskns · May 18, 2007

Good luck....when did they tell you that you would get your results? I got my acceptance letter for Fall two weeks ago and I already went for an orientation. It seems like a really great school! Good luck with your application:)

Harleyd0520 · May 18, 2007

They said 1 - 2 weeks. I would go PT for the first 1.5 years and FT for the second 1.5 years. Then I can complete in 3 years instead of 4. I work full time and have three kids.

I am a Very busy Mom.

Congratulations to you. Did you pass on the first try?

mommyjskns · May 19, 2007

I did pass on the first try. I didn't think that I did.... the science was really hard. I am going to be going Part time......I have 5 kids, and while I don't work, I am also extremely busy. I'm sure you know how that is with 3 kids. I hope that you pass your science portion and that you get in for Fall. I bet you will. Good luck.... let me know how you do!

Harleyd0520 · May 21, 2007

I should hear very soon. I will let you know. It would be nice to start in Aug. I've been praying alot...Thanks for the well wishes.

mommyjskns · May 21, 2007

I think you will get in! Can't wait to hear!

Harleyd0520 · May 22, 2007

I hope I get in. I can't wait to hear either. I think the wait is worse than the studying for the pre entrance exam.

How old are your children?

mommyjskns · May 22, 2007

The wait is definitely the worst part! I was sure that I didn't get in... I took my test in early December and after I got my results two weeks later, I didn't hear another thing until May 8. It was worth it, though...I can't wait to start. I hope that you will be starting with me. My children are 21 months, 6, 9, 11 and 12. I'm busy! How old are your children?

Harleyd0520 · May 22, 2007

WOW!!!! You are very busy. I have three boys 16, 14, and 12. I can't

imagine starting school with a 21 month old baby. You are very brave. I

will pray for you. It will definately be a positive roll model for all

of your kids. My kids can't wait until I have to do homework too.

They will get a big kick out of that.

I hope I get in so I can start with you in the fall. We can exchange

kid stories too.

nathuladula · May 22, 2007

hi i would like to find out about if there are any LPN programs in new york thanks