Nursing Degrees
CHOOSE WHICH PATH WORKS FOR YOU
WITH OUR EXPERTS IN NURSING
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. With an overall first-time National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX) pass rate of 91% for our pre-licensure programs, you can feel comfortable putting your faith in Mercy College to prepare you for your nursing career!
WHERE TO START…
Not sure where to start? Don’t worry, our admissions team is here to help you determine which path might be best for you.
EDUCATION (MSN)
Educate the next generation of nursing leaderswith our Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in Education. The MSN in Education prepares professional nurses for roles in clinical and academic educational settings.
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.
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.
REGISTERED NURSE (RN) TO BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (BSN)
Our RN to BSN can be completed in as few as 4 terms! Earn your BSN through online classes with community-based clinical experiences. You must hold an active RN license.
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.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Our three-week Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program will lay the foundation for your future career in healthcare and teach you the skills necessary to care for patients and their families throughout their own healthcare journeys.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
NURSING ACCREDITATION
ASSOCIATE DEGREES
The associate degree program in nursing at Mercy College of Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation 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
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
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.
On January 15, 2025, the Iowa Board of Nursing gave interim approval for Mercy College of Health Sciences to offer the Master of Science in Nursing in Education.
Bachelor’s Degree Outcomes†
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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 |
|---|---|---|
Annual Licensure Exam Pass Rate for First-Time Test Takers 83.06% |
Job Placement Rate within One Year of Graduation 88% N=145 |
Program Completion Rates Within 150% of the Expected Timeframe 75% |
ASSOCIATE DEGREE OUTCOMES‡
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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 |
|---|---|---|
Annual Licensure Exam Pass Rate for First-Time Test Takers 82.5% |
Job Placement Rate within One Year of Graduation 100% |
Program Completion Rates Within 150% of the Expected Timeframe 68.75% |
†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 2024.
Job placement is based on 2024 graduates’ response to alumni survey post-graduation.
Program completion rate represents the 2023-2024 academic year.
