Individuals interested in applying to this program must have:
A high school diploma
High school equivalent in algebra, biology, and chemistry
At least a 2.5 GPA
Either ACT, SAT, or MNE Placement Test scores
TEAS test score of 66% or greater, administered upon application
Proof of English Language Proficiency
Duolingo: 100+
IELTS: 6.5+
PTE: 85+
TOEFL: 79+
TOEFL Essentials: 8.5+
Registered nursing is one of today's most in-demand careers. The Mercyhurst University Department of Nursing has experienced faculty, state-of-the art facilities, a reputation for producing highly qualified nurses, and is a trusted provider of two-year registered nursing education.
This associate degree program, which is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), prepares students for licensure as a registered professional nurse (RN). Mercyhurst offers two options for its RN program: a 5-semester, full-time, weekday program, and an 8-semester part-time, evening and weekend program.
Upon completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination-RN (NCLEX-RN) for licensure as a registered nurse. Registered nurses work in interdisciplinary teams to provide compassionate care for all patients on the spectrum of both wellness and illness. Graduates will be prepared for employment in multiple heath care settings such as hospitals, private medical practices, home hospice care, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, schools, clinics, and rehabilitation facilities.
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According to the the U.S. Department of Labor and Industry, jobs in healthcare are steadily on the rise due to the aging world’s population. We are already seeing shortages of nurses, but by the year 2020, the nation will have a shortage of more than 800,000 nurses, with a projected 14.8% increased need for registered nurses by 2026.
Nursing can be rewarding in more ways than one. The average starting salary for a registered nurse is $62,450, and licensed practical nurses average $39,030. Plus, many hospitals also offer generous signing bonuses.
InsuranceFee: 1,999 USD
