Mercy School of Nursing Application Materials
Thank you for your interest in Mercy School of Nursing. Founded in 1906, the diploma program at Mercy continues to provide students with a quality nursing education that prepares them to practice in today’s health care environment. The School is located at 701 B Forest Point Circle near I-77 and Arrowood Road in southwest Charlotte. The School currently enrolls 140 students at capacity. Faculty members are experienced nursing educators with most holding Master’s degrees. Amenities include a learning resource center with a wide array of books, periodicals and audiovisual programs, a student computer lab and a clinical practice lab. Student organizations include a local chapter of the National Student Nurse Association (NSNA), the Student Government Association and the Mercy Honor Society. Student representatives also serve on many Faculty committees.
Mercy School of Nursing offers a nineteen month diploma program that prepares the student to become a Registered Nurse. The curriculum blends classroom instruction and clinical practice to give the student a wide range of nursing experiences. The curriculum is divided into five semesters as follows:
Level One: Occupies the first two semesters of the curriculum and prepares the student to give care to adult clients with common health problems. Structured acute, rehabilitative and long-term care settings provide the basis for clinical experience. Supporting college courses assist the student to communicate effectively and to understand the structure and functioning of human beings.
**PRE-ENROLLMENT: BIO 101 and 102 (Anatomy and Physiology I and II) – 8 credit hours
Semester One: NUR 1000 Fundamentals of Nursing 9 credit hours (12 credit hours) (Pre-/Co-Requisite: ENG 101)
*ENG 101 English Composition I (Expository Writing) 3 credit hours
Semester Two: NUR 1010 Adult Health I 9 credit hours (13 credit hours) (Prerequisites: NUR 1000, ENG 101; Pre- or Co-requisite: BIO 103)
BIO 103 Microbiology 4 credit hours
Level Two: Consists of the last three semesters in the curriculum. The student assists clients, families and groups to deal with changes in physical and mental health. Clinical experience extends into critical care, mental and family health and community settings as the student makes the transition into the leadership and management roles of professional nursing. Supportive courses broaden knowledge about how human beings develop within society. Semester Three: NUR 2000 Adult Health II 9 credit hours
(9 credit hours) (Prerequisites: Level 1 courses)
Semester Four: NUR 2010 Maternal – Child Nursing 9 credit hours (12 credit hours) (Prerequisites: Level 1 courses; NUR 2000; Pre- or Co-requisite: PSY 102)
PSY 102 Human Growth and Development 3 credit hours
(Developmental Psychology)
Semester Five NUR 2020 Advanced Nursing 9 credit hours (14 credit hours) (Prerequisites: Level 1 courses; NUR 2000; Pre- or Co-requisite: SOC 101)
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 credit hours
Elective course (not required): NUR 1150 (1-3 credit hours). Information about this course is available from the associate dean.
*Note: If applying for summer entrance, ENG 101 must be completed prior to enrollment.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
1.
High School Diploma or Equivalency (GED or Adult High School completion)
2.
Completion of one chemistry course and one algebra course (high school or college)
3.
Completion of 8 semester hours, including lab (10 quarter hours) of college-level Anatomy and
Physiology .
4.
Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) scores of 920 or better (480 verbal min.; 440 math min)
OR
American College Testing (ACT) scores of 19 or better (both subscores and composite)
OR
20
semester hours of college transferable coursework in math, science, or English.
5.
TOEFL score of 83 IBT (213 computer) required of applicants for whom English is a second language
.
In addition to the requirements above, former employees of Carolinas HealthCare System must be
eligible for rehire to be eligible for admission.
Mercy School of Nursing is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission and approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. The estimated cost is approximately $3500 per year for tuition, books and fees. Mercy participates in PELL, Federal Family Educational Loan Program (Stafford loans) and is approved for Veterans educational benefits. For more information on curriculum, financial aid or costs of the program, please contact the admissions office at 704-512-2010.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION OF THE APPLICATION
1. Fill out the application sheet on both sides. Please be thorough. Sign and date your application.
2. Please request transcripts from all schools attended (high school level and above). You may have the transcripts sent directly to the Admissionsoffice. If the transcripts are sent to you, please send them unopened with your application. Transcripts are accepted only if received in officially sealed envelopes. Unofficial copies will not be accepted. (Applicants holding bachelor degrees are not required to submit a high school transcript unless requested by the school.)
3. If you have previously attended a nursing program, a reference letter from the dean/director of that program is required. The reference must be received in a sealed envelope
4. Attach the $50.00 non-refundable application fee to the front of the application. Please do not send cash. Make checks or money orders payable to Mercy School of Nursing. Applications received without the fee will be returned.
APPLICATION DEADLINES/NOTIFICATIONS
For Spring Admission: August 1 with notification by September 15 For Summer Admission: November 1with notification by January 15 For Fall Admission: January 1 with notification by March 15
Application Fee $50 - Attach here
MERCY SCHOOL OF NURSING - APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION
It is to your advantage to give careful attention to and fully complete each entry. Please return the completed application and fee promptly. Please print in black ink or type. If more space is needed to fully answer the questions a separate sheet can be attached.
I am applying for (please circle) Fall Spring Summer of 200__ (please indicate year of desired entrance. Personal Information
Social Security Number______________________________________
Name__________________________________________________________________________________
Last First Middle Maiden
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Address
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Employment History
Give information concerning any employment you have had, including military service, and beginning with the earliest date.
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Academic Background
List all high schools, secondary and post-secondary institutions, colleges, and universities attended.
Name of Institution City and State Dates Attended Diploma/degree awarded
________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Have you ever applied for admission to Mercy School of Nursing? ___yes ___no If yes, please give the date you last applied._____________
Have you previously attended another nursing school? ___yes ____no If yes, please attach a separate sheet explaining the circumstances of your departure. A reference from the nursing program’s dean or director is required.
Have you taken the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT)? ___yes ___no If yes, please give date(s)______________. If you plan to take it, please give the date.________________
Have you ever taken the American College Test (ACT)?___ yes ___no. If yes, please give date(s)___________. If you plan to take it, please give the date.______________
Describe three characteristics that will make you valuable to the nursing profession.
I certify that the information in this Mail to: Admissions Office
application is complete and accurate. Mercy School of Nursing
701 B Forest Point Circle
Signature ________________________ Charlotte, NC 28273
Date ____________________________
Note to Applicant: Many institutions charge a fee for official transcripts. To avoid a delay, check your
institution’s policy in advance. Complete this form and mail it with the required fee to the institution attended. This will allow the institution to send a transcript directly to Mercy School of Nursing.
Name of applicant:____________________________Social Security No.:___________________________ Address:_____________________________________________________________________
Name of Institution:___________________________________________
Dates of Attendance: From________________________to________________________ Degree conferred (if applicable)___________________
Name when enrolled (if different)_____________________________________
I authorize the institution named above to release my transcript to Mercy School of Nursing. Signature of applicant:_____________________________________________________ Date:______________
To the Registrar
The above applicant is a candidate for admission to Mercy School of Nursing. Please submit the applicant’s official transcript and return it along with this form in a sealed envelope to:
Mercy School of Nursing Admissions Office 701 B Forest Point Circle
