Interested in our BSN Program? The College will hold the next Information Session for Undergraduate Students November 2, 2008 from 2pm-4pm. Interested persons should register with Cleta Germany in Admissions. She can be reached at Germany_C@Mercer.edu.
Georgia Baptist College of Nursing of Mercer University offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in nursing. The 2008-2009 Catalog contains information and regulations pertaining to programs offered by Georgia Baptist College of Nursing. All nursing courses are on the Cecil B. Day Campus in Atlanta, Georgia.
The undergraduate program is comprised of two tracks, both culminating in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree and preparing graduates to  continue their education at the master's level. Which track a student pursues is determined by her or his previous academic preparation. All undergraduate students are able to utilize a variety of agencies for clincal experiences.
The undergraduate program consists of the BSN generic track and is suited for prelicensure students who are not yet recognized nurses and who are pursuing initial professional nursing education. Satisfactory completion of the generic track entitles the graduate to take the National Council Licensure Exam for RNs (NCLEX-RN) and, with a successful exam score, become a registered nurse prepared for general practice in hospitals, community agencies, and other health care environments.
The RN-BSN advanced track is for registered nurses who have graduated from an accredited associate degree or diploma nursing program, who have successfully completed the National Council Licensure Exam for RNs (NCLEX-RN), and who are currently licensed to practice nursing in the state of Georgia.
The graduate program is for registered nurses who have graduated from an accredited baccalaureate nursing program, are currently licensed to practice as a registered
nurse in Georgia, and have a minimum of one year work experience as a registered nurse. The graduate program offers two areas of concentration. Graduate students may select either (1) nursing education or (2) acute/critical care clinical nurse specialist.
The nurse educator certificate courses are for nurses who have earned a master's in nursing degree and are now seeking specific coursework to prepare for the role of nurse educator in an academic setting. Nurses working toward a Nurse Educator Certificate enter as non-degree post graduate students. Candidates for the certificate may complete course and clinical work in as little as a single semester and a summer session, or they may take up to two years to complete their studies.
The College of Nursing utilizes various settings for clinical experiences, including Atlanta area hospitals and community-based facilities. The College is committed to providing quality education in both theory and clinical areas.
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