Mercy College of Health Sciences

Mercy College of Health Sciences is a College in Des Moines, IA, located at 928 6th Ave. Since 1899, the institution has transformed students into healthcare professionals with critical skills for the workforce. It holds a rating of 2.60 based on 25 reviews. The walkable, eight-acre campus in downtown Des Moines features the Academic Center for Excellence, which was expanded and renovated in 2018 to provide 22,000 square feet of office, classroom, and laboratory space. This facility houses the Norkaitis Student Success Center, offering free support services including counseling, disability services, and tutoring. Nursing simulation labs within the center use human patient simulators to provide hands-on learning experiences. Brennan Hall, named after Sister Mary Zita Brennan, is located on the west side of campus and houses campus amenities. The Sullivan Center, built in 2005, houses the nursing school and the 24/7 Recovery Room micro market. The Center for Continuing Education, located on the garden level of the Academic Center for Excellence, houses the EMT and EMS programs and offers continuing education programs certified through various organizations. Admissions requirements include an official high school transcript, GED or HiSet scores, or transcripts from previous colleges. First-time college students must have a high school cumulative grade point average of 2.25 or higher, or an ACT composite score of 18 or higher. Transfer students who have earned at least nine credits must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.25. The university accepts up to 90 transfer credits from accredited institutions toward a bachelor’s degree. Professional program admission is competitive and may require additional standards and deadlines. Mercy College of Health Sciences stands among the strongest in its category locally. Mercy College of Health Sciences combines its long history since 1899 with modern facilities in downtown Des Moines to train healthcare professionals.

The college is situated on 6th Avenue in Des Moines, just a short distance from 7th Street and the John MacVicar Freeway. It is also near public artworks including A Veteran’s Prayer for Eternal Peace and Path of Peace.

Services:

• Nursing Degrees (BSN, MSN)
• Pre-Health Professions Programs
• Continuing Education for Healthcare Professionals
• Online and On-Campus Degree Programs
• Clinical Rotations