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.
A strong foundation for a cutting-edge career as a nurse includes a blend of critical thinking and caring.
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 as a Registered Nurse (RN). This degree program provides you with a quality education and solid preparations for a career as a RN. The evening/weekend program is designed to be completed in ten semesters of part time study. In this program, classes are offered in the evenings during the week and the clinicals are on the weekends. Students interested in the evening/weekend track should discuss the class and clinical details with the nursing program advisor.
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
Sample program of study for Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing.
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 220 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| Total Hours | 7 | |
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 221 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| ENG 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| Total Hours | 7 | |
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| MTH | MTH 104 or MTH 140 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 6 | |
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NUR 110 | Introduction to the Profession of Nursing | 4 |
| PSY 201 | Lifespan Psychology | 3 |
| Total Hours | 7 | |
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NUR 112 | Universal Self-Care Requisites I | 5 |
| BIO 290 | Pathophysiology | 3 |
| Total Hours | 8 | |
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NUR 123 | Integration of Self-Care Requisites I | 3 |
| Total Hours | 3 | |
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NUR 122 | Universal Self-Care Requisites II | 3 |
| BIO 210 | Microbiology | 4 |
| Total Hours | 7 | |
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NUR 233 | Developmental Self-Care Requisites | 4 |
| REL 290 | Medical Ethics | 3 |
| Total Hours | 7 | |
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NUR 232 | Integration of Self-Care Requisites II | 5 |
| Total Hours | 5 | |
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NUR 239 | Integration of Self-Care Requisites III | 6 |
| NUR 243 | Transition to Practice | 1 |
| NUR 244 | Clinical Practicum | 2 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
Curriculum effective Fall 2021. For students enrolled prior to Fall 2021, please reference the Mercy College catalog.
To develop graduates who:
- Demonstrate the necessary knowledge and skills to practice nursing with integrity and professional competence.
- Integrate critical thinking and problem solving skills during the delivery of nursing care.
- Demonstrate clear and effective written and oral communication skills.
- Understand the significance of Christian values during the delivery of professional nursing care.
- 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:
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Apply the nursing process in assisting the patient to meet self-care requisites.
- Integrate health-illness concepts in the provision of care.
- Synthesize the concepts of the teaching/learning process in the delivery of care.
- Demonstrate accountability and professional behavior in entry level associate degree nursing practice.
- Using the concepts of Self-Care Deficit Theory of Nursing, formulate plans of care for patients across the life span.
- Integrate knowledge of the humanities, sciences and nursing research to provide rationale for nursing practice.
- Demonstrate the consistent performance of safe, effective nursing skills in entry level associate degree practice.
- Demonstrate interpersonal skills throughout nursing practice.
- Practice Christian values within the ethical, legal, and professional standards of nursing practice.
Program Outcomes
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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]