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1. Mercy College of Health Sciences ABSN SP2021

   Jess321 replied to Jess321's topic in School Programs

   When you start the NCLEX application process in school, if you do end up taking it in CA, you'll have to figure it out on your own bc its different than Iowa. Its pretty straightforward on the CA BON website. if you need to get ahold of the board, ju...

2. Mercy College of Health Sciences ABSN SP2021

   Jess321 replied to Jess321's topic in School Programs

   I did here bc I came home as soon as I could but others stayed in Iowa for an extra month or 2 and did endorsement. I think endorsement may be quicker bc mercy will drive your transcripts to the Iowa BON.

3. Mercy College of Health Sciences ABSN SP2021

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   I graduated Mercys ABSN program and am back in CA working. I know of several other people in my cohort also got their license in CA with no issues.

4. Mercy College of Health Sciences ABSN SP2021

   Jess321 replied to Jess321's topic in School Programs

   So far its been a great experience. The faculty are so helpful and there are tutors that can help as well. They would do one-on-one meeting with you every week if you needed it. There is a lot of information and its all stuff you really have to under...

5. Mercy College of Health Sciences ABSN SP2021

   Jess321 replied to Jess321's topic in School Programs

   Yes I do plan on going back to CA. I don't know anyone personally going through it and its hard to get information from people in the semesters before me because we aren't going to in class so I only know people in my class. I know there are a lot of...

6. Mercy College of Health Sciences ABSN SP2021

   Jess321 replied to Jess321's topic in School Programs

   I'm working part-time 20 hours a week at a hospital nearby and some people in my program are working full-time but it is very difficult. There is a lot of work and learning and its a very big adjustment. It's possible but if you can I would recommend...

7. Mercy College of Health Sciences ABSN SP2021

   Jess321 replied to Jess321's topic in School Programs

   I am from CA as well and I did look into this a lot before I came to Iowa. Im not sure if they still are but the CA BON was very difficult to get ahold of maybe because of COVID. I contacted Mercy before coming and they said there are several people ...

8. Mercy College of Health Sciences ABSN SP2021

   Jess321 replied to Jess321's topic in School Programs

   No we are not doing in the classroom right now. Everything is online and through video calls. We are allowed to practice some skills on campus in the lab but there is a small capacity, so I haven't spent a lot of time on campus. We are still doing cl...

9. Mercy College of Health Sciences ABSN SP2021

   Jess321 replied to Jess321's topic in School Programs

   Hi! Its a very difficult program but like everyone has told me before, it's doable. There is a lot of information in a short period of time. It's sort of like when you take a Summer class everything is super quick. But you are taking a few Summer cla...

10. Mercy College of Health Sciences ABSN 2020

    Jess321 replied to anlm93's topic in School Programs

    Hey Negin, I was curious to know where you got this information. I’m also trying to get information about this school and CA licensure. I contacted MCHS and was told that several people currently in the program are applying for CA licensure and ...

11. Mercy College of Health Sciences ABSN SP2021

    Jess321 posted a topic in School Programs

    Hi All! I recently got admitted to MCHS in Des Moines, Iowa for their ABSN program for Spring 2021. For current or graduated students, I was curious to know what the school is like and what the program is like. Is it a good program overall? I re...