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The Nursing Programs at Mercy College of Northwest Ohio are nationally accredited and approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing.

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

The Associate of Science in Nursing program (AD) is approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing (last visit February 2009) and is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (phone 404-975-5000). The program was last visited in October, 2008 and at the February, 2009 Board of Commissioners meeting was granted 8 year continuing accreditation (the maximum amount allowed).

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing (last visit February 2009) and is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE, phone 202-887-6791), last visit October, 2008 with a decision to grant continuing accreditation for 10 years (maximum allowed).

The BSN program is also accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (404-975-5000). The program sought initial accreditation with NLNAC at the time of the October AD visit. The program was granted initial accreditation for a period of 5 years (maximum allowed).

This can be verified on each of the accrediting bodies websites as well as calling the numbers listed above.

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Dr. Anne Loochtan, PhD Channel 11 Interview

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

Click on the link below to view Dr. Anne Loochtan’s channel 11 interview regarding the demand for healthcare jobs:

Dr. Anne Loochtan Channel 11 Interview

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Mercy College and Microsoft Office 2007

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

If you are using any earlier version of Microsoft Office (Office 2000, Office XP, or Office 2003 etc) you will need to download and apply a patch from Microsoft to open documents created at Mercy College, and sent to you using Microsoft Office 2007. You can obtain the patch at:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=941B3470-3AE9-4AEE-8F43-C6BB74CD1466&displaylang=en

Without this patch on your PC, you may not be able to open Microsoft Office 2007 documents sent to you from Mercy College. The Microsoft Office 2007 files have the “x” on the file extensions, such as .docx, .xlsx, .pptx.

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Fall 2009 Student Planners

Friday, August 14th, 2009

Toledo Campus:  Student Planners will be available the first week of classes (8/24/09).  Planners will be available at the welcome table in the 3rd floor Jefferson elevator lobby Monday through Wednesday.

Youngtown Site:  Student Planners will be available the second week of classes.  Please see Darnell Irvine to obtain your planner.

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Register NOW for the Activity Professional Certificate Course!

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

Are you interested in advancing yourself to a new level in the healthcare field? The Activity Professional Certificate Course is for you! There are still seats available.This course prepares you to work in a long-term care, adult day care, assisted living facility senior center or retirement community. (Includes 90-hour Basic Course and 90-hour Practicum).

August 31-November 9, 2009. Cost = $725

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Fall 2009 Student Planners

Tuesday, July 21st, 2009

Toledo Campus:  Student Planners will be available the third week of August.  They will be available in the Student Success Center and at the Mercy College Reception Desk.

Youngstown Site:  Student Planners will be available the second week of classes.

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July Medical Terminology Special!

Thursday, July 2nd, 2009

Due to the challenging economic conditions, Mercy College Continuing Professional Education wants to support those who are interested in starting a career in healthcare. So in response, we are offering our
Medical Terminology course to you at HALF PRICE!This non-credit 36-hour class normally costs $285 and is being offered to you
for $142.
Class begins on Tuesday, July 7, 5:30 to 8:30 pm.

Please do not wait. You have one week to take advantage of this exceptional offer. To register, go to http://mercycollege.augusoft.net/ and this promotion is listed on the front page. Type in “HALF” as the promotional code at checkout. If you have any questions or need assistance in registering, please call
419-251-1799.

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