Nursing: RN to BSN+

STEP ONE: COLLEGE ADMISSION
To be considered for admission to the RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing major, you must first be admitted to Mercy College of Health Sciences. Learn more about admission to Mercy College. Complete our FREE online Mercy College application in just a few clicks. If you are planning to transfer credits, please visit our transfer page to learn more.

STEP TWO: PROGRAM ADMISSION
To be admitted to the RN to BSN major, students must:

• Submit a copy of an active license to practice as a Registered Nurse³
• Have completed all Mercy College Core requirements except for Servant Leadership*
• Earn a grade of C (not C-) or higher in the following college-level courses:

                 +  Human Anatomy with lab (4 credits)

                 +  Human Physiology with lab (4 credits)

                 +  Microbiology with lab (4 credits)

                 +  General Psychology (3 credits)

                 +  Sociology (3 credits)

                 +  Intro to Stats or Biostatistics (3 credits)*

*Students who have earned a previous associate or bachelor's degree are considered to have met all Mercy College of Health Sciences Core requirements except for Servant Leadership.

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The following courses are required to graduate from the RN to BSN major. Additional coursework may be required depending on your individual situation. A suggested course sequence* is also included, which allows you to earn your Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 12 months through part-time enrollment for just over $10,000. Students must also satisfy all Core requirements including Servant Leadership.

Quarter 1

NSG 404 - Program Orientation and Professional Writing (1 cr)
NSG 413 - Holistic Nursing (3 cr)
NSG 416 - Information and Financial Management in Nursing (3 cr)

Quarter 2

NSG 418 - Research and Evidence Based Practice (3 cr)
NSG 425 - Advocacy and Health Policy (3 cr)

Quarter 3

NSG 426 - Genomics, Aging and End of Life Care (3 cr)
NSG 481 - Community Health Nursing (4 cr)

Quarter 4

NSG 483 - Theories of Leadership and Management (3 cr)
NSG 485 - BSN Professional Nursing Practice (3 cr)

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MercyPLUS offers four convenient start dates to match your needs. The next opportunity for you to enroll is right around the corner! With courses offered year-round, you can graduate quickly or take your time, depending on what matches your schedule. View our full upcoming Academic Calendar. 

FALL: October
WINTER: January
SPRING: April
SUMMER: July

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