MercyOne Partnership
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MercyOne Partnership
Mercy College of Health Sciences and MercyOne share a long, interwoven history of collaboration and shared mission. Founded just six years apart in the 1890s by the Sisters of Mercy, both organizations have grown from humble beginnings into national leaders in Catholic, nonprofit healthcare education and care delivery.
Mercy College is located within walking distance of MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, a 622-bed Level II Trauma Center in the heart of Iowa’s largest metropolitan area. As a system, MercyOne operates more than 270 care locations and employs over 22,000 colleagues across Iowa. Press Ganey consistently ranks MercyOne in the nation’s top 5% of health care providers in both patient experience and employee engagement.
Mercy College students have exclusive access to priority clinical placement at all MercyOne facilities, ensuring strong integration of hands-on, real-world learning opportunities. Graduates of nearly every program complete hundreds of intensive clinical contact hours across MercyOne care locations, building confidence, skills, and career‑ready expertise. Additionally, many students balance their studies with part-time, flexible work positions at MercyOne. These roles equip students with meaningful patient care experience, competitive income and benefits, and an employer who ardently supports students’ academic priorities.
MercyOne
Tuition Assistance and Stipend Programs
As MercyOne’s affiliate educational partner, Mercy College plays a central role in cultivating excellence among MercyOne employees. Mercy College is committed to supporting both current and future MercyOne healthcare professionals in all stages of their academic and professional journeys.
Employees interested in advancing their education at Mercy College may apply for tuition assistance and reimbursement through Guild Education, MercyOne’s education benefits platform. While tuition benefits vary by program, some students qualify for full tuition coverage!
Follow the directions below to apply to Guild:
- Apply to Guild’s Tuition Assistance Program.
- Use your SSO MercyOne login.
- Complete your Guild application.
- Apply to Mercy College!
Students attending Mercy College may qualify for MercyOne’s JumpStart program as they transition from classroom to career. JumpStart is designed to reduce financial stress, provide early job security, and build confidence as students enter their first professional role. Participants receive monthly financial support during their final semester, along with reimbursement for board and licensure fees. After licensure, graduates begin their careers with MercyOne, with retention requirements varying by position.
MERCYONE’S
Honors and Awards
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MERCYONE – DES MOINES MEDICAL CENTER |
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MERCYONE – DES MOINES MEDICAL CENTER The only central Iowa-based hospital to be named on the Becker’s Healthcare list of “100 great hospitals in America.” Those making the prestigious list have been recognized nationally for excellence in clinical care, patient outcomes, and staff and physician satisfaction. |
