Educators and Students
Nursing Programs
Students interested in nursing have a number of options. Licensed
practical nurses (LPNs) and registered nurses (RNs) usually
are trained at hospital-affiliated nursing schools; the length of
training varies but generally includes clinical experience at the
host hospital. Student nurses can acquire a bachelor
of science degree in nursing (BSN) from a university or college.
This generally involves four years of training with clinical experience
at selected medical sites. Many universities also offer master’s
level (MS/MSN) and doctorate (PhD) nursing programs. Certified
nursing assistants (CNAs) are trained at medical facilities that
need their skills. UPMC has several programs that include long-term
care experience.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
University
of Pittsburgh School of Nursing (BSN)
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
UPMC
Nurse Training and Careers
Diploma RN, LPN, and Certified Nursing Assistant Programs
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered
Nurse Program at UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing
This program offers both full-time (22 months) and part-time (four
years) RN diploma program. One course, Nursing Practice Strategies
with Older Adults, includes both clinical and lecture time and specifically
addresses older adults.
Enrollment and information about prerequisites is available through
the school's admissions department, 412-623-2950.
Registered
Nurse Program at UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing
This RN diploma program consists of a 76-week course that includes
a core thread in geriatric nursing. Clinical experiences include UPMC
long-term care settings. College undergraduate courses are a prerequisite.
Enrollment and information about prerequisites is available through
the school’s admissions department; call 412-784-4000 and ask
for the UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Licensed
Practical Nurse Program at UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing
This LPN program lasts 52 weeks and incorporates undergraduate college
courses taught onsite. The LPN program includes a core thread in geriatric
nursing. Clinical experiences include UPMC long-term care settings.
Enrollment and information about prerequisites is available through
the school’s admissions department; call 412-784-4000 and ask
for the UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Certified Nursing Assistants Long-Term Care Training through UPMC
Senior Living
This Certified Nursing Assistant program is sponsored by three long-term
care facilities in Allegheny County. The three- to four-week program
is paid-training prior to employment in the long-term care setting.
At the completion of training and before beginning work, successful
completion of a Red Cross program is required. Information about enrollment
and prerequisites is available from UPMC Senior Living, toll free at
1-800-324-5523:
- Canterbury Place, Lawrenceville
- Cranberry Place, Cranberry Township
- Heritage Place, Squirrel Hill
- Seneca Place, Penn Hills
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