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Mercy College of Health Sciences offers multiple pathways to become a nurse or advance your nursing license. You can make a smooth transition to Mercy College with your eligible liberal arts and science coursework and complete any nursing program that meets your schedule and career aspirations.

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Organizational and Systems Leadership (MSN)

Advance as a leader in nursing with our hybrid Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in Organizational and Systems Leadership. The MSN prepares BSN nurses for leadership and management roles in a variety of healthcare specializations.

 

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ACCELERATED BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (BSN)

12-month program of study (year-round) designed for students with 68 college credits or a bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing major.

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (BSN)

3-year program of study (year-round) designed to get you into clinicals in your first semester by utilizing our innovative concept-based approach to learning.

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REGISTERED NURSE (RN) TO BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (BSN)

Offered through MercyPLUS, our 100% online RN to BSN can be completed in as few as 4 terms! You must hold an active RN license.

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ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (ASN)

The Associate of Science in Nursing is designed for working adults ready to advance their careers. Classes are offered in the evenings with weekend clinicals.

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AWARDS & RECOGNITION

 

NURSING ACCREDITATION

ASSOCIATE DEGREES
The associate degree program in nursing at Mercy College of Health Sciences is accredited by the Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
3390 Peachtree Rd NE Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
Phone: (404) 975-5000
www.acenursing.org

The baccalaureate and associate degree programs are approved by the Iowa Board of Nursing (IBON).
400 SW 8th St, Suite B
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: (515) 281-3255
www.nursing.iowa.gov

Mercy College of Health Sciences is proud of their additional institutional accreditation. 

BACHELOR'S DEGREES
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Mercy College of Health Sciences is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
655 K Street NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 887-6791

MASTER'S DEGREES
At the January 20, 2021 board meeting, the Iowa Board of Nursing approved the application for interim approval for the Master of Science in Nursing: Organizational and Systems Leadership Program, submitted by Mercy College of Health Sciences.

Bachelor's Degree Outcomes†

Annual Licensure Exam Pass Rate for First-Time Test Takers Job Placement Rate within One Year of Graduation Program Completion Rates Within 150% of the Expected Timeframe
83.06% 88% N=145 75%

Associate Degree Outcomes‡

Annual Licensure Exam Pass Rate for First-Time Test Takers Job Placement Rate within One Year of Graduation Program Completion Rates Within 150% of the Expected Timeframe
71.69% 88% N=30 81.4%

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†Licensure exam pass rate is defined as students who passed the licensure exam on their first attempt during calendar year 2020.
Job placement is based on 2020 graduates.
Program completion rate represents the 2017-2018 academic year.

‡Licensure exam pass rate is defined as students who passed the licensure exam on their first attempt during calendar year 2020.
Job placement is based on 2020 graduates.
Program completion rate represents the 2017-2018 academic year.

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Mercy College of Health Sciences has been transforming students into healthcare professionals since 1899. Located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, we offer master's degrees, bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees, certificate programs, and continuing education courses.

Mercy College is the only private Catholic college in central Iowa and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), in addition to numerous programmatic accreditors.

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