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The largest nongovernmental employer in Pennsylvania with 92,000+ employees

UPMC

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How many hospitals are in the UPMC Central PA (formally known as Pinnacle) system?

7 Hospitals

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Where can you explore and apply for opportunities?

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When should you register for the NCLEX?

4 weeks before graduation

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To whom does the NURCE team help and provide support?

Nursing Students

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At UPMC, you are a part of what?

Life Changing Medicine 

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In what year did PinnacleHealth merger with UPMC?

2017

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A 10-week schedule during the summer for nursing students to begin their professional development with UPMC?

Student Nurse Internship

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Focusing on practice questions, giving yourself a 48hr break before your exam, and utilizing platforms like UWorld to study are all in preparation for what?

The NCLEX

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What kind of experience does the NURCE team seek to provide?

Concierge

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At UPMC, we have a total number of how many nurses system-wide?

20,000

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The starting rate for a GN at Central PA:

$30.51

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A structured program that covers more than 15 different specialty areas for nurses to enhance their career.

My Nursing Career Ladder

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UPMC permits you to start working as a nurse for 4 months prior to obtaining your RN licensure utilizing what?

A Temporary Practice Permit

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How can you stay in the loop with the NURCE team and never miss out on information about events, promotional opportunities and concierge service?

Talent Network

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Valued at 20% higher than other health care employers in the markets we service, UPMC offers compensation, benefits, performance and recognition, work-life balance and development and career Opportunities as a part of what?

Total Rewards Package

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UPMC Pinnacle hospitals are offering incentives to graduate nurses to join our team. This is given in the form of?

$10,000 sign on bonus

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UPMC’s current educational partnership to help internal nurses get their BSN or MSN 100% for free

Capella University

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Doing your research, tailoring your resume, being honest and realistic are just some of what when getting ready to apply for a nursing opportunity?

UPMC Nursing Application Tips

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UPMC NURCE team is ready when you are and will help you explore and obtain GN opportunities up to ____ in advance.

1 year in advance

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Quality & Safety, Dignity & Respect, Caring & Listening, Responsibility & Integrity, Excellence & Innovation play a vital role in creating a cohesive, positive experience for our employees, patients, health plan members, and community. These behaviors create ___ at UPMC?

Our Values

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What do UPMC Community Osteopathic, Harrisburg Hospital, and West Shore all have in common?

Magnet Recognized Hospitals

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The Student Nurse Internship Program, Graduate Nurse Rotational Program, and Graduate Nurse Residency program are all programs that help transition you from a student nurse to a ________?

Graduate Nurse

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Review, Read, Register and Submit are 4 steps to apply for Licensure for Graduate Nurses. These tips and other FAQS about the boards can be found where?

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What team can answer your questions, point you in the right direction for job opportunities, reach out to recruiters to let them know when you've applied, keep you updated on your job application, and so much more?

the NURCE team