A new partnership between Faith Baptist Bible College and Mercy College of Health Sciences will allow students to earn an associate of arts in biblical studies from Faith Baptist College and an accelerated bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) from Mercy College. After completing their degree at Faith Baptist, students who meet admission requirements will be eligible to begin nursing coursework at Mercy College at one of three annual start dates. Upon successful completion of the nursing program, students are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure exam. Leaders from both colleges met Aug. 20 to sign the formal agreement into action. “This partnership between two centennial institutions collaborating to produce graduates that go out and make a difference when many others are just trying to make a point is very exciting,” said Faith Baptist Bible College president Jim Tillotson in a prepared statement. “These two distinctive degrees from our prestigious institutions will lay the foundation for successful careers for our compassionate, knowledgeable graduates to become outstanding servant leaders in their fields.” Students can learn more by visiting Mercy College’s website or Faith Baptist Bible College’s website dedicated to this partnership.