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Learn MoreThe Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) track prepares graduates for professional nursing practice. The ABSN track option is designed for non-nurses with a bachelor's degree looking to become a nurse quickly.
Earn a BSN in 4 semesters, starting in the summer semester and continuing for four consecutive semesters. Graduates of this accelerated nursing track are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN) and upon successful completion to practice as a registered nurse (RN). A BSN is prepared to plan, provide, and coordinate care for clients experiencing problems across the health-illness continuum.
Seth Gerkin | ABSN
Seth completed the four-semester ABSN program while working about 24 hours a week at Mercy Health - Perrysburg Hospital emergency department.
Program At A Glance
Hybrid Course Delivery
A combination of face-to-face and online coursework
Convenient Clinicals
Grouped over long weekends
4 Consecutive Semesters
Full-time
$75,330
Median national annual wage for registered nurses
711,900
Number of new registered nursing jobs projected by 2024
Financial Assistance Available
The following student learning outcomes emphasize Christian values, critical thinking, clinical competence, and professional development:
- Integrate knowledge from nursing and other disciplines as the basis for clinical judgement.
- Apply quality improvement strategies to promote a culture of safety.
- Incorporate evidence-based practice to ensure effective nursing care.
- Use informatics and healthcare technologies to manage and improve the delivery of nursing and health care services.
- Demonstrate leadership strategies within the complex healthcare system to recognize and influence health policies and laws.
- Collaborate in interprofessional partnerships to optimize health.
- Provide health promotion and disease prevention interventions to improve population health outcomes.
- Incorporate professional and ethical behavior, the commitment to lifelong learning, and professional values into nursing practice.
- Provide holistic care to diverse populations across the lifespan.
- A bachelor’s degree or higher in a field other than nursing from an institution that is approved/accredited by a historically regional accreditor.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Completion of required prerequisite courses prior to beginning the first nursing course – see list below.
- Completion of prerequisite math and science courses within the past seven (7) years with a grade of "C" or better.
Prerequisite College Level Courses
- Chemistry with lab (4 total credit hours – any combination of inorganic, organic and biochemistry)
- Anatomy and Physiology I with lab (4 total credit hours)
- Anatomy and Physiology II with lab (4 total credit hours)
- Microbiology with lab (4 credit hours)
- Pathophysiology (3 credit hours - may be taken in the first semester of the nursing program)
Admission Process
- Submit a completed application with required documents. See table below for Priority Application Date.
- Submit official transcripts from higher education institution(s) where the bachelor’s or higher degree was obtained and any subsequent coursework thereafter.
A candidate who applies after the priority application date will be considered based on seat availability.
Application for | Priority Application Date for file to be Completed | Review of Candidates |
Summer Start (May) | January 15 | February 15 and ongoing |
Criminal background checks, drug screens, health records, and titers/immunizations are required prior to the start of the clinical program. Program requirements and instructions are maintained on the College website at https://mercycollege.edu/background. The Policy can be found at https://mercycollege.edu/about/compliance-consumer-information.
General Education Requirements
Complete All of the Following Courses:
Oral and Written Communication (GCOM) - 6 minimum
Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
ENG 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
Math, Statistics, and Logic (GMSL) - 3 minimum
Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
MTH 104 | Mathematical Formulas, Models, and Probability | 3 |
or | ||
MTH 130 | College Algebra | 4 |
MTH 140 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GSBS) - 6 minimum
Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
PSY 201 | Lifespan Psychology | 3 |
SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
Arts, Humanities, Culture, and Diversity (must include 6 credit hours in Religious Studies) (GAHD/GAHR) - 9 minimum
Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
REL 290 | Medical Ethics | 3 |
SOC 211 | Cultural Diversity | 3 |
General Education course in Arts, Humanities, Culture and Diversity – Religious Studies (GAHR) | 3 |
Natural Sciences, Technology, and Innovation (GNSI) - 6 minimum
Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
BIO 201 | Physiological Basis of Nutrition | 2 |
BIO 210 | Microbiology | 4 |
BIO 220 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
BIO 221 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
BIO 290 | Pathophysiology | 3 |
CHM 111 | Basic Organic and Biochemistry | 4 |
Additional hours from one or more of the above categories - 6 minimum
Required Nursing Pre-Licensure Program Course Requirements
Complete All of the Following Program Courses:
Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
NUR 101 | Introduction to Nursing | 2 |
NUR 256 | Fundamental Nursing Concepts | 8 |
NUR 259 | Pharmacology Nursing Concepts | 3 |
NUR 316 | Clinical Nursing Concepts I | 8 |
NUR 318 | Professional Nursing Concepts I | 4 |
NUR 326 | Clinical Nursing Concepts II | 8 |
NUR 328 | Professional Nursing Concepts II | 5 |
NUR 416 | Clinical Nursing Concepts III | 8 |
NUR 418 | Professional Nursing Concepts III | 5 |
NUR 426 | Clinical Nursing Concepts IV | 7 |
NUR 428 | Professional Nursing Concepts IV | 3 |
NUR 481 | NCLEX-RN Preparation | 2 |
Semester I
Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
NUR 101 | Introduction to Nursing | 2 |
NUR 256 | Fundamental Nursing Concepts | 8 |
NUR 259 | Pharmacology Nursing Concepts | 3 |
NUR 318 | Professional Nursing Concepts I | 4 |
Semester II
Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
NUR 316 | Clinical Nursing Concepts I | 8 |
NUR 328 | Professional Nursing Concepts II | 5 |
NUR 418 | Professional Nursing Concepts III | 5 |
Semester III
Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
NUR 326 | Clinical Nursing Concepts II | 8 |
NUR 416 | Clinical Nursing Concepts III | 8 |
Semester IV
Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
NUR 426 | Clinical Nursing Concepts IV | 7 |
NUR 428 | Professional Nursing Concepts IV | 3 |
NUR 481 | NCLEX-RN Preparation | 2 |
Career Outlook
Employment Growth
Overall job opportunities for registered nurses are expected to be excellent, but may vary by employment and geographic region. 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 median national annual salary for registered nurses ranges from $75,330 [bls.gov].