Mercy College expands nursing education opportunities

        Continuing to help address the shortage of nurses, Mercy College is introducing a new format for its Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program. This new approach is designed to meet the growing demand for nurses while accommodating the needs of working professionals and students residing outside the Toledo area.
        The ABSN program at Mercy College is a rigorous, four-consecutive semester program tailored for individuals holding a non-nursing bachelor’s degree. Recognizing a need for flexibility and accessibility, Mercy College is going to a hybrid format for the ABSN program, leveraging technology to offer all lecture classes online. This format allows students to conveniently access course materials and engage in interactive learning experiences remotely and to conveniently complete clinicals.
        Mercy College’s ABSN program’s scheduling approach is specifically designed to support working students. Clinicals and labs will mostly be conducted over four or five extended weekends each semester, allowing students to balance their professional commitments throughout the week while still receiving comprehensive hands-on preparation.
        “We understand the challenges faced by individuals who aspire to pursue a career in nursing while juggling work and personal responsibilities” said Jamie Tooman, BSN, program director at Mercy College. “By offering our ABSN program in this new hybrid format, we aim to remove barriers and provide nursing students with a flexible, accessible pathway to achieve their goals.”
        Another great opportunity for Mercy College nursing students is those who work for Mercy Health while in school are eligible to have 100% of their education expenses paid.
        Learn more about the ABSN program and the admissions process by visiting the Mercy College website at mercycollege.edu/ABSN.
        In addition to the ABSN, Mercy College has multiple program opportunities for individuals who want to pursue a career in nursing. The college offers an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing with both day and evening/weekend tracks and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Mercy College offers an RN-BSN or a Master of Science in Nursing for those who have completed a nursing degree. 
        Mercy College of Ohio, a Catholic institution sponsored by Mercy Health, focuses on healthcare and health science programs in both on-campus and online formats. More information is available at mercycollege.edu.