Mercy College of Health Sciences and Central College announced a new partnership for a 3+1 dual-degree program. The new program enables students to earn a Bachelor of Science in nursing from Mercy College and a liberal arts bachelor’s degree from Central College in four years. After completing classes at Central College, students who meet Mercy College’s admission requirements will begin nursing coursework for Mercy College’s one-year accelerated Bachelor of Science in nursing program. “This partnership between Mercy College and Central College positions both of our historic institutions to lead the way toward a better future for health care, preparing more nurses to meet the needs of the future,” Mercy College President Dr. Adreain Henry said in a prepared statement.