Mercy College - Des Moines, Iowa

Mercy College - Des Moines, Iowa
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Inspired by
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Called to healthcare. 125 years of unparalleled clinical rotations, accelerated education, and a Legacy of Faith.
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Legacy of Faith
Campaign
We’ve been educating healthcare professionals for over 125 years, and we’re not stopping any time soon! The
Legacy of Faith Campaign for the Joyce E. Lillis School of Nursing
celebrates our long history alongside our Catholic heritage, proving that our commitment to excellence in health science education remains just as strong today as it was when we first opened our doors over a century ago.
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Since 1899, Mercy College has been transforming students into healthcare professionals. Our degree, certificate, and continuing education courses prepare students to enter the workforce quickly with the critical skills to make an immediate impact.
Master’s Degrees
Bachelor’s Degrees
Associate Degrees
Certificate Programs
Online Degrees
Continuing Education
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Campus
928 6th Ave.
Des Moines, IA
Email
Admissions:
admissions@mchs.edu
Phone
Admissions:
(515) 635-1133
General:
(515) 643-3180
Academic Programs
Master’s Degrees
Nursing: MSN in Nursing Education
Bachelor’s Degrees
Health Science (Pre-Health Professions)
Healthcare Administration
Nursing: Accelerated BSN
Nursing: BSN
Nursing: RN to BSN
Public Health
Associate Degrees
Accelerated Physical Therapist Assistant
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Medical Assisting
Nursing: ASN
Paramedic
Radiologic Technology
Certificate Programs
Medical Laboratory Science
Online Degrees
Continuing Education
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Advanced Medical Life Support
Critical Care Paramedic
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
ABOUT US
Mercy College of Health Sciences has been transforming students into healthcare professionals
since 1899
. Located in downtown
Des Moines, Iowa
, we offer
master’s degrees
,
bachelor’s degrees
,
associate degrees
,
certificate programs
, and
continuing education
courses.
Mercy College is the only private
Catholic
college in central Iowa and is accredited by the
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
, in addition to numerous programmatic accreditors.
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Mercy College is a Catholic, accredited, nonprofit institution of higher learning.
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