Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN)

1. A bachelor’s degree or higher in a field other than nursing from an institution that is approved/accredited by a historically regional accreditor.
2. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
3. Completion of required prerequisite courses prior to beginning the first nursing course – see list below.
4. 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

1. Submit a completed application with required documents. See table below for Priority Application Date.
2. 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.

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.