Toledo Campus: Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN)

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.

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.

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

Course Number	Course Name	Credit Hours
	General Education Course in Arts, Humanities, Culture, and Diversity including Religious Studies (GAHD or GAHR); or in Social and Behavioral Science (GSBS)	3
	General Education course at the 300/400 level	3

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

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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