Mercer University’s Georgia Baptist College of Nursing 2024

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Hey! I am creating this thread to find anybody that has or is applying to GA Baptist College of Nursing of Mercer University for 2024. If anyone wants to share their stats feel free!

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I should add, I am applying to the ABSN program not traditional

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Specializes in Psych.

I am an RN, but I am actually replying to help a friend who has applied to this program (I will recommend this forum to her). Do you mind my asking how you chose Mercer vs. Ga State (Perimeter), given the huge price difference? Or any other programs you may have considered. I think the Mercer program sounds favorable due to online classes, more ability to study independently, more flexibility, ability to at least work some part time during the day time. Also being a smaller, private school seems nice. Also it looks like she could be working as an RN at least a year earlier than with other programs, so she could recoup the price difference I suppose. Her end goal is to be an NP, if that matters. Thanks!

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Zookeeper44 said:

I am an RN, but I am actually replying to help a friend who has applied to this program (I will recommend this forum to her). Do you mind my asking how you chose Mercer vs. Ga State (Perimeter), given the huge price difference? Or any other programs you may have considered. I think the Mercer program sounds favorable due to online classes, more ability to study independently, more flexibility, ability to at least work some part time during the day time. Also being a smaller, private school seems nice. Also it looks like she could be working as an RN at least a year earlier than with other programs, so she could recoup the price difference I suppose. Her end goal is to be an NP, if that matters. Thanks!

Hey! So I didn't personally do a ton of research on GA state solely because they didn't have the type of program I was looking for. I am a senior graduating from a psych undergrad program right now and I also want to become an NP. Mercer has an ABSN program which is only 12 months to become an RN specifically for people with a bachelors degree in something else. GA state's program is cheaper but it looks like they either have an option for a traditional BSN or an ASN. I have no desire to transfer universities and start my credits over again for gen ED and then do 2 years of nursing, but it may definitely be a great option for some who have less college credits than I do. Also, the ASN program is cool too because you can become an RN, but my goal is to get a DNP at emory hopefully and the DNP programs at emory require you to have either a BSN or a direct entry MSN/MN and don't allow you to get a DNP with just an associates nursing degree. So I would say for those just looking to stay with an RN license a ASN from GA state is an awesome choice but for someone who wants to do an MSN or a DNP I would look at an ABSN more in depth. Yes I am concerned about mercer's price but hopefully I will get some financial aid and scholarships!!

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Specializes in Psych.

Thanks for the response, I understand!  BTW I am also a psych person, have a BA in psych and Master's in Counseling, after which I got an ASN (seems really weird, I know...) But I also saw that GSU has an RN (ASN) to MSN bridge program. My concern might be whether that bridge program might still be there when needed, programs seem to come and go ?. So I guess if you have a very specific school you plan to go to for the DNP, that is some super good planning and I get it. The friend I am asking for has a biology degree, and is now also taking some further nursing pre-reqs, so she would just have to take the actual nursing courses for the ASN. I guess I was curious because I have never had a problem getting jobs with my ASN, even though I am aware of the attempted "push" towards more BSNs in hospitals. Well good luck to you in your future endeavors, like I told my friend, there will be a LOT of crying ??, no sleep, and some new physical ailments (stress-related) but it will be worth it if you want it.

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I applied for Spring 2024 program and was able to get in! My GPA from undergrad wasn't the best (about 3.2-3.3?), but science prerequisites such as A&P, Microbio were all A's. I got an 84 on the TEAS, but didn't think my score was competitive enough so I studied for a bit after and retook it and got a 96.7 

I am currently waiting to hear back from Kennesaw ABSN ?  The Mercer program is so expensive so I am still debating... 

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@ckrabsluna When is the deadline to start Spring 2024 at Mercer? I was looking at Summer 2024  but would like to do Spring if it is not too late to apply. 

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ckrabsluna said:

I applied for Spring 2024 program and was able to get in! My GPA from undergrad wasn't the best (about 3.2-3.3?), but science prerequisites such as A&P, Microbio were all A's. I got an 84 on the TEAS, but didn't think my score was competitive enough so I studied for a bit after and retook it and got a 96.7 

I am currently waiting to hear back from Kennesaw ABSN ?  The Mercer program is so expensive so I am still debating... 

@ckrabsluna When is the deadline to start Spring 2024 at Mercer? I was looking at Summer 2024  but would like to do Spring if it is not too late to apply. 

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RNMAYB said:

@ckrabsluna When is the deadline to start Spring 2024 at Mercer? I was looking at Summer 2024  but would like to do Spring if it is not too late to apply. 

I believe the deadline is November 1! If you contact them, they set you up with an advisor that helps you along the way! My advisor told me you usually hear back from the school around 2 weeks-3 weeks after applying! I still think you have time if you're finished with all prerequisites! ? the program starts January!! 

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ckrabsluna said:

I believe the deadline is November 1! If you contact them, they set you up with an advisor that helps you along the way! My advisor told me you usually hear back from the school around 2 weeks-3 weeks after applying! I still think you have time if you're finished with all prerequisites! ? the program starts January!! 

Thank you. I will still need a prerequisite. Good luck

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ckrabsluna said:

I believe the deadline is November 1! If you contact them, they set you up with an advisor that helps you along the way! My advisor told me you usually hear back from the school around 2 weeks-3 weeks after applying! I still think you have time if you're finished with all prerequisites! ? the program starts January!! 

Did you already complete your bachelors degree? I will complete mine in may so I'm applying for fall but they said they refuse to review my application till I finish my degree even though it's in progress. 

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nurse061401 said:

Did you already complete your bachelors degree? I will complete mine in may so I'm applying for fall but they said they refuse to review my application till I finish my degree even though it's in progress. 

Hi! Yes I did~ I graduated with a public health degree back in 2021! 

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