5 Reasons to Choose an Inpatient LPN Career
More LPNs are choosing inpatient careers with UPMC than ever before. Here are their top 5 reasons why!
The Lasting Impact of Radiation Therapy
UPMC’s Radiation Therapy team uses technology, innovative thinking, and a heart of empathy for patients to give…
Nurses of the Future: Testimonials from UPMC Schools of Nursing
Hear from some of our most recent graduates about what their experience at UPMC Schools of Nursing has meant to them.
Life Changing Opportunities: Elizabeth’s UPMC Story
When the pandemic began, Elizabeth A. was a retail worker who wanted to help others with their health in a hospital…
Med-Surg Nursing in 4 Words: UPMC Nurses Share
We asked our nurses to shed some light on what Med-Surg nursing means to them. Get to know Med-Surg nursing – in four…
360° of Caring: Clinical Care Coordination Q&A
Come along as the directors of UPMC's Clinical Care Coordination and Discharge Planning (CCCDP) answer questions about…
Life Changing Is…UPMC Hamot’s Central Sterile Processing Team
Thanks to a strong, positive culture built by their supportive leaders, UPMC Hamot’s Central Sterile Processing team is…
There & Back Again: Sarah’s Life Changing Experience on the Appalachian Trail
Sarah’s story of hiking the Appalachian Trail proves that having a great career doesn’t mean giving up on other……
Life Changing Is…Being Empowered: Jouli H.’s Story
Since growing up in Syria, Jouli H.’s story has been one that inspires all of us to remember how empowerment can truly…
The Full Spectrum of Care: Behavioral Health at UPMC
With a multifaceted approach to patient care, members of Behavioral Health team share how they promote a culture of…
Impact & Inspiration: Oncology Nursing at UPMC
Alongside their supportive teams, 3 oncology nurses share about their inspiring, impactful, and endlessly rewarding…
Seeing Respiratory Therapy in a New Light
4 UPMC Respiratory Therapists share how their field has been playing an essential role in patient care since long…
How Veterans and Military Members Found Careers at UPMC
At UPMC, we are dedicated to helping veterans and military members find rewarding and meaningful civilian careers.
Mind and Body: How Behavioral Health Nurses Care for the Whole Person
Learn from our Behavioral Health nurses about why they chose this field and how they’re working to combat the stigmas…
An Inside Look at UPMC Imaging Services
From assessing broken bones to monitoring progress during pregnancy, UPMC Imaging Services plays a key role in making…
Building Confidence through the Student Nurse Internship
Ever wonder what it's like to be a student nurse intern at UPMC? Our most recent class of interns are here to share…
My Nursing Career Ladder: How UPMC Supports Every Career Stage
A new nurse, an emerging nursing leader, and a seasoned mentor nurse from UPMC's North Central Pa. region share how…
Caring from Anywhere: Q & A with a Service Coordinator
A career as a Service Coordinator combines the flexibility of remote work with the reward of building relationships…
How Eva W. Grows, Excels, and Thrives at UPMC Hamot
Eva W., a nurse at UPMC Hamot, shares the story of how she's grown so much in the last 5 years as a professional and as…
Rehab Nurses Pave the Road to Recovery
Rehab nurses walk alongside patients as they recover from a procedure or surgery, helping to ease them through the…
New Nurses, New Unit, Forever Friends
The story of how two colleagues became best friends and now work side-by-side leading their unit and precepting new…
Growing & Leading in His Hometown: Keshon’s UPMC Story
Through tuition assistance and mentorship by coworkers, Keshon is growing and leading as a staff nurse in his hometown…
Thanking UPMC’s Hidden Heroes
Today we pause to share the stories of some of the Hidden Heroes of 2020: UPMC’s laboratory technicians.
Here’s How UPMC Passavant Became a Magnet Hospital
Magnet Recognition is a badge that UPMC Passavant wears with pride — not just for the title, but for what it means to…
What It’s Really Like to be a Student Nurse Intern at UPMC
Ever wonder what it's like to be a student nurse intern at UPMC? Our most recent class of interns are here to share…
We Chose UPMC Northwest: Nurses Share Their Why
Rachel, Cassie, Charles, and David shared 4 reasons why they enjoy their role as nurses, are passionate about their…
Student Nurse Q&A: Lessons from the Hospital & Classroom
Current students and patient care technicians at UPMC share how they balance school and work and why they love their…
Actions Speak Louder Than Words – UPMC’s Student Nurse Internship
UPMC’s Student Nurse Internship program allows nursing students to witness high quality of care and gain valuable…
To Teach and Empower: My Role as a Home Health Nurse
Margaret H., shares what she loves about her unique role as a home health nurse.
Five Reasons to Choose UPMC Hamot, In the Words of Our Nurses
For the many nurses who call it home, UPMC Hamot is the place they have chosen to build their careers and serve their…
Finding Harmony in My Second Career: Meredith’s Path to Nursing
Changing your career is an overwhelming idea. But for those who are willing to take the plunge, a "second career" can…
Balancing Career and Family: Why Home Health Makes Sense For Me
One of the most important things that home health has given Nicole is the ability to juggle both family and career.…
Inside the Operating Room: Q&A with UPMC Surgical Technologists
What does it take to be a surgical technologist? 3 members of our team at UPMC Presbyterian share some insider secrets…
Not Your Average Career: My Path to Canterbury Place
As a military veteran and a licensed practical nurse with a 25-year career, James H. leverages his diverse background…
3 Things You Didn’t Know About Working in Senior Communities
When Kelsey began her career as an LPN, she was overwhelmed by all the possible directions where she could take her…
From Patients to Family: Why Your Community Needs LPNs Like You
While some nurses choose to continue their education beyond the Licensed Practical Nurse level, Carol’s career as an…
Overcoming Obstacles to Care: My Career as a CRNA
For Brett F., a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) at UPMC, a challenging physical disability has affected…
How to Build a Career in Echocardiography That You Love
Kat took us behind the scenes of her own career to reveal why her work as an echocardiography sonographer means so much…
An Integral Part of the Team: Respiratory Therapist Q&A
Respiratory therapy may not be one of the best-known medical fields, but it certainly is one of the most important.
How My Childhood in Kenya Inspires My Career at UPMC
Born and raised in Kenya, Alvine T. learned from a very young age just how much health care matters.
Turning Bad Days into Blessings
Paul F. began his career as a plant manager in a metal manufacturing facility. But an opportunity came along that…
The International Impact of Nurses
Jamaica C. of UPMC Presbyterian never would’ve anticipated that her nursing career would take her halfway across the…
Why I Overcame My Fears to Become A Nurse
Madeline M. shares how her brother’s many health issues impacted to become a Life Changing nurse at UPMC.
I Have Seen What Health Care Can Do
When Joe's mother suddenly and tragically passed away, he decided to pursue the career she always wanted for him:…
From the Ambulance to the ICU
When Tyler was choosing his career path, he looked for a job that he could be proud of. As a nurse at UPMC, Tyler has…
Art Studio to ER: One Couple’s Nursing Career
15 years ago, husband and wife Cameron and Tara T. were full-time artists. But when they had their first child, their…
This Is the Place For Me
Julianne’s work in the Stroke Rehab Unit at UPMC Mercy is demanding, but she knows that it’s all worthwhile for the…
The Faces of UPMC McKeesport
Welcome to UPMC McKeesport. This community hospital, located just twelve miles southeast of Pittsburgh, has been…
Finding My Purpose in Oncology Nursing
Terri Frassinelli, an oncology nurse at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, has passion for oncology nursing, and shares how…
From Research Scientist to Bedside Nurse
Senior Professional Staff Nurse Emily W., PhD, BSN, RN shared her perspective on what her experience at UPMC St.…
My 4 Words to Describe UPMC St. Margaret: Straight from the CNO
UPMC St. Margaret Chief Nursing Officer Mary B. shares how she ended up at UPMC St. Margaret and how her journey with…
Graduate Nurse Q & A Part 2
Kate Z., GN, talks about how her voice matters and her practice makes a difference in the department she's a part of…
Graduate Nurse Q & A Part 1
When Kelsy Richardson became a graduate nurse at UPMC, she joined a culture and a team that cares. Hear all about her…
How My Midlife Crisis Became Life Changing
Andrew turned his midlife crisis into an impactful career change that led him to impactful work with UPMC senior…
10 Inspiring Quotes that Describe UPMC Nurses
We rounded up ten of our favorite quotes about nursing, and are dedicating this post to all the compassionate and…
Back to Where It Began: Becoming a Full-Circle Faculty Member
Timothy Gill, faculty at UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing, shares how he went from RN to BSN to nursing faculty to PhD…
Achieving a Dream Together: Twin Nursing Instructors Share Their Story
A story of teamwork, perseverance, and encouragement, twin sisters Andrea and Andia Berry share how their careers as…
How I Found Balance Between My Nursing Career and Life
Jessica, a nurse at UPMC Shadyside, shares how she met her goals for her life and UPMC career while finding balance in…
For My Education: Why I’m a Nurse at UPMC
Kaleya, a nurse at UPMC Shadyside, shares how education and empowerment have impacted her present and future nursing…
How a Nurse Changed My Life and Future
Born and raised in Nigeria, Neuroscience ICU Unit Director Chibugo U. shares how a nurse forever changed her future and…
Why I’ve Been a Nurse for 33 Years
14,000 nursing professionals have made UPMC their employer of choice—now it's your turn to discover why! Jessy shares…
Tiny Patients, Big Impact: My Role as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Katie works with Pittsburgh’s tiniest patients in the NICU and gets the chance to make a big impact at the start of a…
Full-Circle Care: My Role as a Peer Specialist at WPIC
"I came into this role because I am a person who lives with a mental health diagnosis." Jennifer shares the inspiring…
A Different Kind of Care: Hillman Cancer Center Volunteers
UPMC CancerCenter volunteers touch the lives of thousands of patients and their families. We are pleased to share their…
A Day in the Life of a TCU Nurse
Vernice has been at TCU Nurse at UPMC Montefiore for 29 years. She walks us through her typical day and all its…
5 Things You Never Knew About S.W.A.T. Nursing
Do you love having exposure to a diverse range of patient cases? S.W.A.T. nursing at UPMC may be a fit for you!
Medical Coding: Five Reasons It’s Your Fit
Whether you’re just beginning your career or are ready for a change, explore five unique benefits of this field.…
Clinical Creativity: The Art of Occupational Therapy
On a daily basis, Occupational Therapists (OTs) at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC implement innovative…
The Clinical Research Nursing Checklist: Characteristics for Career Success
Our clinical research coordinators (CRCs) have a unique set of skills. They share the keys to success at UPMC and how…
Spotlight on General Medicine Nurses
A former ballet dancer and mother of three boys, Jennifer shares how her role as a Professional Staff Nurse at UPMC…
What’s a CRNA?
Derek R. is a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) at UPMC. Read how his career as a CRNA is filled with…
Advanced Practice Providers: Understanding the Heart of the Matter
For APPs at UPMC, successfully guiding patients through each stage of the recovery process is the ultimate objective!…
Having Fun as a Speech-Language Pathologist
Deanna Schiff-Pasekoff has spent her entire career as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Here's why she loved her job.