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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.

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School of Nursing Mission and Values

The mission of the School of Nursing is to educate individuals who seek to improve access to and the quality of healthcare. We do this by creating empowering learning environments that invite diverse perspectives and support courageous discourse. Dedicated nurse educators provide extraordinary experiences that strengthen the capacity of future nurses, scholars, practitioners, and leaders to advance the right of every individual to achieve their highest level of health and transform the healthcare experience.

The School of Nursing's values provide a framework for shared decision-making, a sense of responsibility, encouraging ethical practices, and influencing positive interactions with faculty, staff, students, and patients. 

Our values are: 

  • Diversity
  • Communication
  • Creativity
  • Collaboration

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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Patricia Sutton

Faculty Spotlight

Professor Sutton provides direct instruction for nursing courses in the Undergraduate and Graduate Nursing Programs. She serves the college through various committees, including Faculty Association, Executive Board, Graduate Curriculum Committee, and Assessment Coordinator for the School of Nursing. Collaborate with faculty to improve student learning outcomes by evaluating and revising the program curriculum and individual courses. She provides mentorship to new faculty and graduate students pursuing a degree in Nursing Education. She participates with the Saturday STEM Academy, giving instruction on Basic Health Care to middle and high school students at Mercy College and in Cameroon, Africa. 

 


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Lowellyn Noche

Lowellyn Noche

Student Spotlight

Lowellyn "Low" Noche is currently in her 3rd semester of the accelerated nursing program here at Mercy University. She earned a Bachelors degree in Psychology at Binghamton University in 2022. Her potential fields of interests in nursing are psychiatric nursing, or nursing, and labor & delivery. In her free time, she likes to read thriller books, look for new music, and hit the gym.

 


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Sindy Louisma

Sindy Louisma

Staff Spotlight

As the leader of community health in nursing clinical operations at Mercy University, Sindy identifies clinical sites where nursing students can complete their required hours. Nursing extends beyond traditional roles in medical-surgical units; it involves educating the community about health disparities and fostering leadership that adapts to evolving policies and procedures. Additionally, she facilitates the Health Equity Influencers Program (HEIP), inspired by Dr. Kenya Beard, to address asthma initiatives and raise awareness of health disparities within our community.

 

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School of Nursing Events

    • School of Nursing News

    Mercy University faculty inducted as NAP Fellows

    Wednesday April 30, 2025

    Mercy Faculty Inducted as Distinguished Fellows of the National Academies of Practice

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    Mercy University Black History Month Celebration Rowing Beyond Hope: A Conversation with Arshay Cooper

    Friday February 21, 2025

    Mercy University Hosts Inspiring Webinar Featuring Arshay Cooper

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    Mercy University School of Nursing students, faculty and staff along with White Plains Mayor Thomas M. Roach

    Friday September 27, 2024

    Mercy University Launches Asthma Awareness Initiative

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    ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

    Kevin Davis Nurs Alum

    Kevin Davis (CNR SON’17) graduated with a DNP from Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia in December of 2024, and passed his CRNA certification in Feb of 2025. Dr. Davis is now working as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist at NY Presbyterian in White Plains.

     

    Amrat

    Amrit Munir (Mercy SON’23) has been accepted to NYU for the DNP program and will begin in September 2025. She is currently a Registered Nurse at Montefiore Medical Center working in Neurology.

     

     

    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. See direct link here.

    Mercy University: Home of the Health Equity Influencers Program

    HEIP