Begin Your Journey to Become a Compassionate Nurse
Earn your Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Mercer University and gain the skills to make an impact in the lives of patients and their loved ones. Choose between Mercer’s Atlanta or Macon campuses and start your journey toward a rewarding nursing career.
Start As Soon As August 2025
Why Choose Mercer
Named among the “Best Undergraduate Nursing Programs” by U.S. News & World Report
Listed among the Best “389 Colleges” by The Princeton Review
In 2023, Mercer BSN graduates achieved a 90% first-time pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX)
Become a Nurse with a BSN from Mercer
Mercer University’s traditional prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) track prepares you with the knowledge, skills, and hands-on clinical experience to succeed on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX) and make an impact as a nurse.
What is a Traditional Prelicensure BSN?
Prelicensure nursing programs are for students who do not have a nursing license and want to earn a BSN degree and qualify to sit for the NCLEX exam. Mercer’s traditional prelicensure BSN is a two-year track, and students will complete core curriculum and prerequisite coursework before applying for admission to the College of Nursing to begin nursing school.
Your Path to a BSN at a Glance
- Format: Attend daytime classes, labs, and clinical experiences in-person.
- Locations: Choose to pursue your BSN on Mercer’s Atlanta or Macon campus.
- Completion Time: Complete the traditional prelicensure BSN track within two years after fulfilling required prerequisite coursework.
Transfer Your Credits
Mercer’s traditional prelicensure BSN is also available to transfer students both in Atlanta and Macon. Mercer has partnered with the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) to develop pathways for technical college graduates to matriculate into high-demand health care fields, including nursing. We work closely with transfer students from many schools to ensure you receive the credit you earned, allowing for a smooth transition into our program.
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Get the Most from Your BSN Degree
At Mercer, we offer program features that make your educational experience more effective, efficient, convenient, and affordable.
Accredited program. Mercer University’s BSN program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Exceptional faculty. Learn from highly credentialed faculty and advanced practice experts who are accessible and genuinely care about the success of each student.
Transfer your credits. Your existing credits are generously accepted from accredited colleges and universities.
Know your professors and peers. Mercer provides an environment that allows you to build relationships for a more personalized experience where no one gets lost in the crowd.
Be prepared for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). In 2023, Mercer BSN graduates achieved a 90% first-time pass rate on the NCLEX.
Top area hospital opportunities. Many graduates go on to pursue nursing positions at top area hospitals.
Continuous support. Students enjoy an ecosystem of support from orientation to graduation.
Career Paths for Graduates
Mercer Nursing alumni are making a difference as nurses and leaders in hospitals, practices, and healthcare systems throughout Georgia and across the nation in hospitals such as:
- Atrium Health Navicent
- Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
- Emory Healthcare
- Grady Health System
- Joseph’s Candler
- Northside Hospital
- Piedmont Healthcare
Why Mercer?
Mercer University is one of America’s oldest and most distinctive institutions of higher learning, with more than 9,100 students enrolled across 12 schools and colleges. We are ranked among the top tier of national research universities and have earned consistent recognition for our academic programs and educational opportunities.
Founded in 1902 as a school of nursing, the Georgia Baptist College of Nursing is the longest-established nursing program in Georgia. In 2001, Georgia Baptist College of Nursing merged with Mercer University, and remains dedicated to educating the person, fostering the passion of nursing, and shaping the future of nursing. Over its 120-year history, the College of Nursing has graduated more than 8,500 nurses.
What are Mercer graduates saying?
I feel that Mercer strongly prepared me to become a nurse with the variety of clinical rotations and simulations that were consistently included in the program. During nursing school, I had the opportunity to apply for the Pediatric Elective Program (PEP), which is a very selective program that accepts only a few students from surrounding colleges. I was one of the few who was selected to participate in this program that directly partnered with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. I feel like this opportunity was only possible with the help of Mercer’s BSN program because they frequently assisted us with resume preparation and interview skills.
I started as a PEP student, continued as a patient care tech, completed my nursing practicum, and started as a nurse all on the same unit. Without Mercer’s preparation, I don’t know if I’d be where I am today.
Mercer prepared me to become a nurse through the myriad of clinical opportunities, simulations, and class assignments that pushed me to improve my critical thinking and develop the skills necessary to be successful as a new grad nurse in the workforce. Mercer has relationships with many hospitals around Georgia that allow you to experience the diverse patient population, determine which specialty area you connect with, and begin building relationships with other healthcare workers in these areas.
Mercer provided me with the knowledge I needed to be successful while developing my clinical skills as a new grad.