Gwynedd Mercy University 2025-2026 University Catalog 268
• Practicing registered nurse with an RN license in Pennsylvania( or eligibility for licensure in Pennsylvania)
• Preferred equivalent of 12 months of RN clinical experience
• Successful completion of a baccalaureate level statistics course
• Successful completion of a baccalaureate level health assessment course
• 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.
For Curriculum Sequence, see NP / DNP Graduate Student Guidebook 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 Graduate Program Guidebook
Time to Completion: The program requires 43 credits for the AGNP or PNP Nurse Practitioner tracks and 48 credits for the FNP. Students must complete the program within five calendar years.
Experiential Learning: Students are required to secure clinical site placements in conjunction with the Clinical coordinator and Program Coordinator. Preceptors at the clinical site placements are required to meet the qualifications of the appropriate accrediting body( e. g. State Board requirements; Board Certified and Board Certified in the student’ s area.) Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from off-campus experiential learning opportunities.
Non-Academic Criteria for Admission, Progression and Retention Compliance Requirements and Clearances: Required at the start of clinical courses.