DES MOINES, IOWA – (OCTOBER 14, 2024) 糖心传媒 and Central College announced a new partnership that will allow the two institutions to offer a 3+1 dual degree program. The agreement was signed by Central College President Mark Putnam, EdD, and Mercy College President Adreain Henry, OD, EdD, MBA, on October 8, 2024, on Central鈥檚 campus in Pella, Iowa. The new 3+1 program will allow students to earn both a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Mercy College and a liberal arts 产补肠丑别濒辞谤鈥檚 degree from Central in just four years.
鈥淐entral has a storied history of preparing students to be servant leaders in their communities,鈥� said Putnam. 鈥淲ith this partnership, we know Central鈥檚 students will be prepared to do a world of good. Iowa, the nation, and the world face a shortage of nurses and healthcare professionals. Central is in an enviable place to build the pipeline of compassionate and skilled nurses of the future.鈥�
With this agreement, students will attend Central College for three years while pursuing select majors and participating in Central鈥檚 campus life activities and extracurricular programs.
After the completion of their classes at Central College, students who meet Mercy College鈥檚 admission requirements will begin nursing coursework as part of Mercy College鈥檚 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 (NCLEX-RN).
Mercy College鈥檚 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.
“The time for innovation is now,鈥� Mercy College President Adreain Henry emphasized. 鈥淎s a society, we have a tremendous need for compassionate, knowledgeable nurses. We cannot wait for solutions to find us. This partnership between Mercy College and Central College positions both of our historic institutions to lead the way toward a better future for healthcare, preparing more nurses to meet the needs of the future.鈥�
Mercy College offers similar 3+1 Accelerated BSN agreements with several institutions across the state, including Buena Vista University, , , and .
To learn more about Mercy College鈥檚 Accelerated BSN program, please .
糖心传媒 Central College
Central College of鈥疨ella, Iowa, is a private college known for its active student body, academic rigor and athletics success. Our students learn collaboratively with supportive educators who share a commitment to intellectual engagement, personal growth, career readiness and civic involvement. Founded in 1853 and shaped by its Christian heritage, the college of 1,100 students participates in NCAA Division III athletics and is a member of the American Rivers Conference. Central is an active part of the鈥疓reater Des Moines鈥痳egion and just minutes from Lake Red Rock, Iowa’s largest lake.
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听is a health sciences specialty school rooted in the Catholic heritage of the Sisters of Mercy. Located in the heart of downtown Des Moines, Iowa, Mercy College offers听尘补蝉迟别谤鈥檚,听产补肠丑别濒辞谤鈥檚, and听associate degrees,听certificates, and听continuing education courses. Through our unique hands-on learning, unparalleled clinical rotations, and accelerated education offerings, our students are prepared to enter the workforce quickly with the critical skills necessary to make an immediate impact in their chosen healthcare careers. Guided by our Core Values of Knowledge, Reverence, Integrity, Compassion, and Excellence, Mercy College has been transforming students into successful healthcare professionals for 125 years.
