Changing careers? Become a nurse, your way.
Nursing programs for those with a bachelor's degree in another field
Become a nurse with a trusted leader in nursing education. For nearly 70 years, GMercyU has prepared nurses with exceptional clinical skills and Mercy values that set them apart as compassionate caregivers and patient advocates.
GMercyU offers a range of entry-to-practice nursing programs, all led by experienced nursing faculty on our campus in Gwynedd Valley, Pa., just outside of Philadelphia. Here, you will develop superior clinical knowledge and skills, a commitment to compassionate whole person care, a fearless approach to patient advocacy, and a dedication to professional ethics.
Accreditation
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, and post-graduate APRN certificate program at Gwynedd Mercy University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
Explore Your Options
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing
For those with a bachelor’s degree in another field
96.04% NCLEX-RN pass rate for 2026
Start options
January, May, August
Program length
16 months
Number of credits
67
Plan of study
Full-time
Format
On campus
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Part-Time / Weekend Bachelor of Science in Nursing
For those with a bachelor’s degree in another field
96.04% NCLEX-RN pass rate for 2026
Start option
August
Program length
Three years
Number of credits
67
Plan of study
Weekends, year-round
Format
On campus, with online summer courses
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Direct Entry Master of Science in Nursing
For those with a bachelor’s degree in another field
100% NCLEX pass rate for 2026
Start options
January, May, August
Program length
20 months
Number of credits
72
Plan of study
Full-time
Format
On campus
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Online Nursing Prerequisites
GMercyU's convenient online nursing prerequisite courses will prepare you for our ABSN, WBSN, or DEMSN programs.
Don't have a bachelor's degree?
High school students or those with an associate's degree or some college credits can apply to our traditional four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Nursing Partnerships
Thanks to GMercyU's nursing partnerships, you can apply to secure employment before graduation and receive up to $65,000 in loan repayment funds from one of multiple health systems, in addition to your salary.
New Home for Nursing Students
You'll learn in the new Healthcare Innovation Center, which features immersive simulation and skills labs, including 3 exam rooms (maternity, patient care, pediatric), ICU and standard hospital rooms, a nurses' station, and more.
