Nursing Degree Partnerships

Explore the educational opportunities available through Mercy's partnership with our local sister organization, Mount Mercy University:

• Mount Mercy University RN-BSN Accelerated Program (on campus or online) (PDF)
• Mount Mercy University Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Program (PDF)
• Mount Mercy University Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program (PDF)

Important Dates

RN-BSN:
Application deadline: June 1
Classes begin: August

MSN: (2 start times throughout the year)
Application deadline: July 1
Classes begin: August

Application deadline: December 1
Classes begin: January

DNP:
Application deadline: May 1
Classes begin: August

Mercy Nurse Testimonials

“I’m a clinical nurse specialist for diabetes, and one of the things I like most is the ability to be a change agent. The DNP’s partial focus on innovation and entrepreneurship is important because it fosters new ways of thinking. The DNP program will expand my career opportunities and allow me to practice as a primary care family nurse practitioner in a variety of settings.”
— Jaclyn Smith, ’13 MSN, ’20 DNP
RN, Mercy Medical Center

“Mount Mercy expects excellence in its students, and this mindset builds confident, educated, and superior health care professionals. The curriculum helps students understand the importance of the nursing profession and the ‘why’ behind what we do.”
— Traci Ridgway ’07 BSN, ’19 MSN, ’21 DNP
RN, Hall-Perrine Cancer Center