Lead, Serve, and Grow in Patient Care
Lay the foundation for your professional nursing career. Learn in Atlanta or Macon.
Start As Soon As August 2027
Why Choose Mercer University?
Degrees Built for Career Growth: 95% of the graduating class of 2025 were employed or continuing their education six months after earning a Mercer degree.*
CCNE-Accredited and Built on Real Outcomes: Mercer University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, and recent Mercer BSN grads reported a 90% first-time pass rate on the NCLEX in 2025.
Nationally Ranked. Distinctively Mercer: The Bachelor of Science in Nursing is ranked among the Best Nursing (BSN) Programs by U.S. News & World Report.
*See methodology at mercer.edu/post-graduate.
Launch Your Nursing Career with Confidence
Mercer University’s traditional prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing track, in Atlanta or Macon, prepares you with knowledge, skills, and hands-on clinical experience to become a registered nurse and make an impact on the patients in your care.
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.
Is This BSN Program Transfer-Friendly?
Mercer’s traditional prelicensure BSN is available to transfer students both in Atlanta and Macon. We work closely with transfer students to ensure you receive the credit you earned and transition smoothly into our program.
Prepare for a Rewarding Career
Hands-on, Experiential Learning
Develop career-ready best practices in classes, simulation labs, and supervised clinicals.
Flexible Course Formats
Receive high-quality instruction on Mercer’s Atlanta or Macon campus.
Finish Prelicensure in Two Years
Complete the traditional prelicensure BSN track within two years after fulfilling required prerequisite coursework.
Experienced Faculty Mentors
Learn from faculty who have honed their expertise and perspectives around the world and across populations and specialties.
Top Area Hospital Opportunities
Gain clinical experience at top area hospitals in a variety of specialties.
Personalized Financial Planning
Scholarships are available along with dedicated financial planning support at Mercer Nursing.
Where Mercer Graduates Work
Graduates of Mercer’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program work for recognized healthcare employers, including:
- Atrium Health Navicent
- Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
- Grady Health System
- Northside Hospital
- Piedmont Healthcare
- St. Joseph’s Candler
- Wellstar Health System
About Mercer University
Mercer University is one of America’s oldest and most distinctive institutions of higher learning with approximately 9,000 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.
Mercer is recognized as a leader in providing students of all ages with the personalized support and flexibility needed to make a private education a reality.
What are Mercer graduates saying?
My experience at Mercer’s College of Nursing gave me a strong foundation of knowledge as I began my nursing career. The clinical experiences challenged me, helped me grow both personally and professionally, and gave me the confidence to step into nursing knowing I was prepared to care for others with both skill and compassion. I’m grateful for how well the program prepared me to step into my role as a critical care nurse.