UPMC Mercy School of Nursing -Class of '15

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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!

Hey guys!

I'm taking my psb on March 15th for Shadyside. Can you tell me what I should expect? I'm super nervous

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Don't be nervous. It's honestly easier than you think. The only thing I found stressful about the test was the timing. For the reading comprehension section you are given (I think) 15 minutes to read 3 long articles and answer questions. I wasn't able to complete the section in the given time. Just remember. If you get a question wrong or don't answer one, it does NOT count against you. They only grade what you answered correctly. Just relax and treat it like a regular test. You'll do great!

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Does anyone know anything about tuition reimbursement if you work for them?

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Mercy will cost about 30k, if you do tuition program they pay 20k and you would be responsible for 10k, so 2500 each semester. You have to work for 2 years after graduation

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Mercy will cost about 30k if you do tuition program they pay 20k and you would be responsible for 10k, so 2500 each semester. You have to work for 2 years after graduation[/quote']

10k is NOTHING.. esp. If you are guaranteed a job for two years in this economy. It's not going to be an easy job.. but it will be fulfilling I do know that. I love working with people and helping people and I think to be a successful nurse you need to have people skills.. because when it all boils down you can be a straight A student in the classroom but if you are working with people 24/7 and don't know how to deal with them and be personable and compassionate.. there is no point in even attempting to be a nurse. Yes, it will be a good salary... but!!! if you don't like working with people, ALL sorts of people (smart, dumb, big, small, rich, poor) you will be miserable..!

I don't know how I turned this post into that but I did LOL.. its getting late and I'm tired so i'll go ahead and blame that! Just my thoughts I'm just getting very nervous about school and hope that my love of working with the public will help get me through because I know its going to be hard!

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Naturalgirl, I can't reply to your message. It said something about you exceeding your limit for messages. My email is [email protected]. Send me an email lol

You need to take the cpr for healthcare providers course. I took mine at ccac on a Saturday.

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Just to clarify something vebb mentioned...UPMC is raising the tuition this upcoming semester. Therefore instead of paying 10k, you will have to pay 12k. Also, using the tuition forgiveness DOES NOT guarantee you a job ANYWHERE. Not even with UPMC. In fact, you have a certain timeframe that you need to secure a position with them, or else you have to pay back the tuition in full.

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Hi Everyone! I plan to take the course and retake the test. I know there are other options but I have my heart and mind set on Mercy. I really felt at home when I went to open house! I cant believe the scores I got and I am not sure but I think you have to answer some sort of minimum? I am almost positive the ones I answered in Reading Comp were correct. However I only answered 12?

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Rae, are you taking the online course they offer at Chatham online? I don't really think it's worth all of that money. I think the best thing you can do is answer as MANY questions as you can. They said they only count the number correct, so just try to answer EVERYTHING. An educated guess might yield a right answer. And on the reading comprehension, try just skimming the passage for the answer you're looking for. It's rough & a lot of pressure, but those 15 minutes are over before ya know it! Good luck! Hope I see you this fall at Mercy!! :o)

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I took the Chatham course and my scores went up. The teacher had a lot of helpful tips. I don't think it was worth the money though.

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I just think I need someone to study with I do sooo much better with others. I signed up for the course.. No looking back.. Just praying I get in for aug! Fingers crossed here we go again.

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Good luck! I also had to take the test twice. The studying wiped me out.

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