Nursing - Associate of Applied Science to Bachelor of Science in Nursing Completion Pathway
Enrollment into the AASN to BSN Completion Pathway requires that students are concurrently enrolled in a nursing course within the Mercy College AASN Program.
AASN students choosing to enroll into the AASN to BSN Completion Pathway have the option of completing the following courses prior to RN Licensure:
RN to BSN Completion Core Courses
Complete any of the following courses:
| Arts, Humanities, Culture and Diversity – Religious Studies course | 3 |
| MTH 140 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| NUR 324 | Nursing Informatics | 3 |
| NUR 414 | Current Issues in Nursing | 3 |
Note: Bachelor degrees at Mercy College require three courses in the 'Arts, Humanities, Culture, and Diversity' General Education Category, two these must be in Religious Studies. Consult with your academic advisor to determine the best course to take as an AASN student.
AASN students must complete NUR 324 and NUR 414 prior to taking the following upper division Nursing Electives:
Nursing Electives (offered for the ASN/AAS to BSN Completion Pathway)
| NUR 495 | Essentials of Palliative Care Nursing | 3 |
| NUR 496 | Essentials of Holistic Nursing | 3 |
| NUR 497 | Essentials of Gerontological Nursing | 3 |
| NUR 498 | Essentials of Genetics in Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NUR 359 | Essentials of Primary Care Nursing | 3 |
*Completion of the AASN to BSN Completion Pathway requirements does not denote completion of a BSN degree.
The Division of Nursing Pre-Licensure Program Dismissal Policy does not apply to unsuccessful completion of the RN to BSN Completion courses available through the AASN to BSN Completion Pathway while actively enrolled in the AASN program nursing courses.