UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing

"I would personally give 0 stars if able too. I was enrolled in school here for two months and withdrew due to personal reasons. They only care about $ and not about their students. I think this school is what changed my mind about nursing and realized to change my pathway and career. I wish I would’ve went to a different school and not have chosen UPMC just because it’s such a big company."

"Need to share my daughter's story for future students. Don't believe the compassion and caring for students. My daughter received a C- on her final for the last semester of the 16 month course. She missed by .30%.(yes, less than 1%) This equates to one question over 4-5 tests. We met with the last instructor and she went over the final with my daughter. She advised that there were some question changes, but none benefited her. She did not want to be bothered by checking the previous 4 tests to see if this would assist.She provided my daughter with other schools and the life support line. We then met with, fitting enough, the director of Student success, Westrum on a teams call. This was cold and meaningless call where we were told grades were final, they do not round up grades, and she could re-apply and take the 16 month course over again after a years wait. What did this less than 1% cost? Over 17K in written checks, student loans to be repaid, and the worst of all, my daughter had accepted a full time job in Nursing effective 6/1/2024. Even with excellent clinical results and a very professional email from my daughter's clinical instructor meant nothing. The clinicals had zero bearing. I will tell this experience to everyone I possibly can and see where it leads. Please think twice before applying, and to add my daughter never missed a day."

"Would give zero starts if allowed. Daughter was a student for approximately four weeks before having a medical issue necessitating her withdrawal. During that time, her only graded assignments were a 98 and a 100. We were told she would be welcomed back when she was ready. However, the school had given her a 0.0 GPA and denied her the possibility of readmission based on her GPA. We provided documentation regarding the medical withdrawal and medical readiness to return. Their own handbook states no quality points are assigned when you have a legitimate withdrawal. No one will explain how she has a 0.0! Laurel just talks circles back around to she withdrew. So no, I don’t recommend this school. They don’t give a damn about their students and won’t even follow their own handbook!"

"Terrible school. They are not flexible with their students needs and completely unaccommodating. The professors preach “self care” and “take time for yourself”, but how are you supposed to do this when the school penalizes you for taking a day off. Don’t waste your time or money.. much better schools out there."

"Probably one of the worst places to receive an education in nursing. The faculty are EXTREMELY arrogant and at often times, inconsiderate. Terrible organization, and tons of inconsistencies when it comes to teachers and how they prioritize information. Take your money and career choice to another school please."