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About the School of Nursing

Mercy University’s School of Nursing houses both undergraduate and graduate nursing programs. Our undergraduate programs prepare students to respond to the dynamic healthcare needs of a diverse population. Our graduate programs assist students in expanding their capacity to diagnose and treat individuals, educating the next generation of nurses, or becoming healthcare leaders.

Our Nursing Programs

A Message from Dean Beard

Welcome to Mercy University’s School of Nursing. As the Inaugural Dean, I am excited to welcome you on your journey to and through the profession of nursing! Many students choose Mercy because our commitment to student success and academic excellence is exemplified throughout the institution. We take pride in our ability to provide an academic milieu where students can learn, grow, and advance in nursing. Our nationally recognized advising program and student success toolkit are designed to enhance student outcomes. 

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Kenya Beard
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Clinical Simulation & Learning Labs

The interdisciplinary Clinical Simulation & Learning Lab, a 12,000 square foot facility dedicated to hands-on training in the health professions, teaches future nurses how to get the job done using state-of-the-art technology.

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Simulation and learning labs

RN to B.S. Degree

If you have a nursing license and practice in the field, this fully online program will help you earn a bachelor's degree on your time and at a discount off the standard tuition rate.

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Family Nurse Practitioner

Family Nurse Practitioner Program

One of our newest programs, advanced practice nurses can learn the skills they need to practice private care. This opens the door to a wide range of employment possibilities and could lead to better pay, too.

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Spotlights

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Peter Shute

Faculty Spotlight

Professor Shute is a core-faculty member teaching nursing courses in the newly formed School of Nursing. He graduated from his first nursing program in 1980 and has had a vast experience in both clinical and administrative nursing positions in both acute care settings and community health settings. His community experience includes Migrant Health, Home Health, Hospice, Home infusion, and Jail health.


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Arleigh Kubel

Student Spotlight

Arleigh Kubel is a senior from Connecticut at Mercy University's School of Nursing.Throughout her time at Mercy University, Arleigh has shown leadership and commitment to excellence to her peers and community. She currently serves as the vice president of the Student Nursing Association (SNA) and works as a Nursing Tutor at the Center for Academic Excellence & Innovation (CAEI)


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Mary Hogan

Staff Spotlight

Meet Mary Alison Hogan, R.N., B.S.N., RNC-MNN, a proud member of the Nursing Simulation and Skills Lab Team at Mercy University’s Bronx Campus!

A third-generation native of Bedford Park, the Bronx, and a lifelong Bronx resident, Mary earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Magna cum Laude, from the College of Mount Saint Vincent in May 1986, at only twenty-one years old. She sat for and passed her R.N. licensure exam (NCLEX) in July 1986.


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Congratulations to Dr. Miriam Ford

The School of Nursing congratulates Dr. Ford for being selected to serve as the Interim Associate Director of the FNP Residency Program at the Institute for Family Health. She will be assisting with short and long term planning for their FNP Residency.

School of Nursing Events

Upcoming Events for the School of Nursing

School of Nursing News

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Monday February 26, 2024

Mercy Hosts Black History Month Discussion Featuring Three Pioneering Nursing Leaders

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Tuesday January 23, 2024

School of Nursing Receives Grant to Address Racism in Nursing

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Wednesday December 20, 2023

Better Patient Outcomes Through Interprofessional Education

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Contact the School of Nursing

Kenya V. Beard EdD, RN, AGACNP-BC, ANEF, FAAN 
Dean and Chief Academic Officer
Professor, School of Nursing
2012 Macy Faculty Scholar
(914) 674-7865

Accreditation

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and master's degree program in nursing at Mercy University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.