Gwynedd Mercy University 2025-2026 University Catalog 265
Students will be notified in writing if an unprofessional act was identified and the amount of deduction from the students’ final grade.
Technology Requirements: Students must have a laptop with camera capability for all portions of the academic and clinical portions of the Program. All students are provided with the university’ s laptop specifications prior to the start of the program.
NURSING
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING Program Name: Master of Science in Nursing Degree: Master of Science in Nursing Program Accreditation: The baccalaureate degree in nursing / master’ s degree in nursing / Doctor of Nursing Practice program and / or post-graduate APRN certificate program at Gwynedd Mercy University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education( www. ccneacreditation. org). CCNE; 655 K Street NW, Suite 750; Washington, DC 20001 Program Modality: In person, hybrid and online courses
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the MSN Program, the graduate will: PLO1 Contribute to the advancement of nursing knowledge through scientific inquiry to establish a foundation for evidence-based practice in advanced nursing roles.( AACN Domains 1, 4, 10) PLO2 Demonstrate expertise in providing population-based holistic care in advanced nursing roles in accordance with standards of practice and codes of ethics.( AACN Domains 1, 2, 3, 9) PLO3 Promote racial and social justice and health equity across diverse health care settings grounded in the Mercy tradition.( AACN Domains 2, 3, 7, 9, 10) PLO4 Collaborate with interprofessional teams, patients, families, and communities to optimize safe and effective patient care.( AACN Domains 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9) PLO5 Use communication and information technology to improve the quality and efficiency of care delivery.( AACN Domains 5, 8) PLO6 Synthesize leadership principles and systems-based thinking to effectively contribute to databased decision making, transforming healthcare delivery and outcomes.( AACN Domains 5, 6, 7, 9, 10)
NURSE EDUCATOR PROGRAM Program Name: Nurse Educator( NE) Track in Master of Science in Nursing Degree: Master of Science in Nursing Program Accreditation: Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education( www. ccneacreditation. org). CCNE; 655 K Street NW, Suite 750; Washington, DC 20001 Program Modality: Online, with select in-person components in NUR 570, NUR 650, and NUR 606 to ensure essential hands-on learning. Program Director: Dona M. Molyneaux
Program Description: The Nurse Educator( NE) track within the MSN program is designed for experienced nursing professionals who wish to transition into teaching and leadership roles in academic or clinical settings. The program prepares graduates to serve as faculty in nursing programs or in staff development roles and provides a foundation for doctoral study.