Gwynedd Mercy University 2025-2026 University Catalog 248
For Major Requirements, see NP / DNP Graduate Student Guidebook Academic Criteria for Admission, Progression and Retention
Post Master’ s Nurse Practitioner Certificate applicants:
• Master’ s degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing
• Graduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4-point scale
• Two years of relevant clinical experience in nursing
• For those with an APRN license and National Board Certification applying to a post- graduate certificate, please submit National Board Certification and APRN licensure at time of admission.
• Interview with members of the Graduate Nursing faculty.
• Copy of professional license( s)
• One official sealed transcript from each college or university attended.
• Current resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Completed application.
• Two references from the following: A master’ s or doctorly prepared registered nurse in a supervisory role, APRN or MD / DO with whom the candidate has spent a reasonable amount of clinical time with, and / or a prior academician with whom the candidate was taught by.
• Personal Goal Statement which includes: o Purpose for attending graduate school. o Discuss the responsibilities of the role that you are pursuing. o Why are you suited for the role that you are pursuing? o How will you incorporate adding graduate school into your current life? o
What obstacles do you anticipate that you might need to address to be successful in this program? o The personal statement should be in the most up-to-date APA format, minimum of 500 words, maximum of 1000 words with 12-point font and 1-inch margins.
Post-Graduate Certificate Options: Certificate options are available for applicants who already have obtained an MSN degree. A gap analysis will be completed at the time of admission to develop an individualized plan of study based on previous coursework and clinical experiences.
A gap analysis is a process that involves portfolio review at the time of admission and determination of appropriateness for waiver of didactic and practicum requirements, based on the previous coursework and clinical experiences. This process will be used for students who are MSN-prepared. The purpose of the gap analysis is to build on previously attained skills, to maximize the student’ s academic experience, and to avoid unnecessary redundancy.
Academic Standards / Grade Requirements: See NP / DNP Graduate Student Guidebook Attendance Policies: See NP / DNP Graduate Student Guidebook Academic Progress,( Probation), and Program Dismissal: See NP / DNP Graduate Student Guidebook Course Withdrawal Policies: See NP / DNP Graduate Student Guidebook