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Important Information - Youngstown

The Mercy College Youngstown location will close its Associate Degree Program effective December 2023. The final class was admitted in the fall of 2021. Click the blue button below to view the table outlining the nursing course offerings for students.

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Problem solving meets patient care as you train as a nurse at our Youngstown location.

A strong foundation for a cutting-edge career as a nurse includes a blend of critical thinking and caring. Mercy College will prepare you for this important, in-demand career working directly with patients and physicians. This degree program provides you with a quality education and solid preparations for a career as a Registered Nurse (RN). This program is offered at our Youngstown location at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

The Associate of Applied Science in Nursing program courses begin in the fall semester (August).

Program Overview

Associate degree nursing education which occurs in institutions of higher learning prepares the graduate with the values, knowledge and skills needed to practice nursing with integrity and professional competence. Associate degree nursing education, in conjunction with integration of knowledge from other disciplines, provides a broad theoretical base in nursing, related sciences and general studies; knowledge of the role of the associate degree nurse; the ability to practice in multiple settings; and a foundation for advanced nursing study. An essential component of nursing education is the concurrent integration of theory into the clinical practice setting. The graduate is prepared to function as a manager of care in acute and long-term settings where policies and procedures are specified and guidance is available.

Program At A Glance

5 semesters

Typical program length for full time students

$68,450

Median national annual wage for registered nurses

711,900

Number of new registered nurse jobs projected by 2024

To develop graduates who:

  1. Demonstrate the necessary knowledge and skills to practice nursing with integrity and professional competence.
  2. Integrate critical thinking and problem solving skills during the delivery of nursing care.
  3. Demonstrate clear and effective written and oral communication skills.
  4. Understand the significance of Christian values during the delivery of professional nursing care.
  5. Apply knowledge of social and cultural factors that affect nursing care and enable effective delivery of nursing care in cross cultural situations.
The terminal learning outcomes of the program identify behaviors that are to be demonstrated by the graduate. Derived from the mission, philosophy and organizing framework, they are:
  1. Apply the nursing process in assisting the patient to meet self-care requisites.
  2. Integrate health-illness concepts in the provision of care.
  3. Synthesize the concepts of the teaching/learning process in the delivery of care.
  4. Demonstrate accountability and professional behavior in entry level associate degree nursing practice.
  5. Using the concepts of Self-Care Deficit Theory of Nursing, formulate plans of care for patients across the life span.
  6. Integrate knowledge of the humanities, sciences and nursing research to provide rationale for nursing practice.
  7. Demonstrate the consistent performance of safe, effective nursing skills in entry level associate degree practice.
  8. Demonstrate interpersonal skills throughout nursing practice.
  9. Practice Christian values within the ethical, legal, and professional standards of nursing practice.

Program Outcomes

  • Document .pdfAssociate of Science Nursing

    Program outcomes data for all Associate of Science Nursing programs, including Toledo and Youngstown, day and evening

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Career Outlook

Employment Growth

Overall job opportunities for Registered Nurses are expected to be excellent, but may vary by employment and geographic setting. Employment of RNs is expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations through 2024. In fact, registered nurses are projected to generate approximately 711,900 new jobs, among the largest number of new jobs for any occupation. [bls.gov]

Salary Range

The national median annual salary for registered nurses is $75,330. [bls.gov]