Since 1986, Southwest Baptist University and Mercy have worked together to meet healthcare needs in our local community. Our great work continues as SBU and Mercy have announced an expanded partnership that strengthens the ability of both institutions to equip qualified and caring health care workers in our region.
With experienced and caring faculty, premier facilities, and degree programs that are flexible and affordable, the SBU Mercy College of Health Professions provides all that students need to become experts in their field and succeed in their careers. Programs available include:
Associate's Degrees
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Nursing (Springfield)
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LPN-to-ASN Bridge (Springfield or Salem)
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Paramedic to ASN Bridge (Springfield or Salem)
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Radiography (Springfiled)
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Health Sciences (Online)
Bachelor's Degrees
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Nursing (Bolivar)
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RN-to-BSN Completion (Online)
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Health Sciences (Online)
Master's Degrees
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Nursing (Online)
Mercy Discount Information
One of the most important components of the expanded partnership between SBU and Mercy is the new collection of discounts available to Mercy coworkers starting January 2024. Details about each discount and eligibility requirements are listed below.
Program |
Discount |
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) | 5% on all courses |
Associate of Science in Radiography (ASR) | 5% on all courses |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Completion (RN-BSN)* | 15% on all courses |
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (BSHS) | 15% on all courses |
Master of Science in Nursing Nurse Educator Track (MSN)* | 15% on all courses |
Master of Business Administration all concentrations (MBA)* | 15% on all courses |
* program is offered online
SBU Alumni Discount
Alumni of certain SBU programs receive a 10% discount on their next degree that can
be combined with the program-specific discounts listed above.
Alumni from the following programs are eligible:
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Associate of Science in Nursing
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Associate of Science in Radiography
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Discounts can be applied for the following degrees:
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing Completion (RN-BSN)
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Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
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Master of Science in Nursing