Central College and Mercy College of Health Sciences have announced a new partnership to offer a 3+1 dual degree nursing program. 

The agreement was signed by Central College President Mark Putnam and Mercy College President Adreain Henry on October 8th. The new 3+1 program will allow students to earn both a liberal arts bachelor’s degree from Central and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Mercy College in just four years. With this agreement, students will attend Central College for three years while pursuing select majors and participating in Central’s campus life activities and extracurricular programs. After completing their classes at Central, students who meet Mercy’s admission requirements will begin nursing coursework as part of their one-year Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Upon successful completion of the Accelerated BSN coursework, students will be eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses.   

Mercy College’s Accelerated BSN program offers three start dates per year in the fall, spring, and summer semesters, ensuring a seamless transition for students enrolled in this 3+1 dual degree program. To participate in the Accelerated BSN program, students must complete a minimum of 90 credits toward a Central bachelor’s degree and meet the admission requirements for Mercy College of Health Sciences. 

Individuals interested in the program can explore Central’s nursing website and discuss requirements and plan their progression with Central’s academic advisors and pre-health advisor Jeremy Burke.