Gwynedd Mercy University 2026-2027 University Catalog
NOTE regarding Mandatory Requirements: Failure to complete these mandatory requirements will result in the inability to participate in clinical experiences or complete clinical nursing courses. Requirements are subject to change.
** NOTE regarding Clearances: A response to any of the clearances( DHS, DOA, DPW, PA State, Child Abuse) other than“ No Record” may prevent a student from participating in clinical patient-care experiences. As a result, the student will be unable to meet course and program learning outcomes, which may lead to dismissal from the BSN program.
Use of Marijuana: As a Gwynedd Mercy University nursing student, a commitment to the highest professional standard and the contract we hold with society to be safe, competent care providers is expected. Our legal contracts with clinical agencies require clean substance screens. State laws that legalize marijuana do not change our standard and our commitment to a drug-free lifestyle, both during the school year and during breaks. Use of marijuana will not be permitted in the College of Nursing. Please refer to the BSN Guidebook for further information regarding this policy.
Professional Disposition and Conduct BSN, ABSN, & Weekend BSN: Professionalism is expected in oral and written communication and in all behaviors while interacting with faculty, staff, and peers at the University and with agency staff in all off-campus clinical experiences. Incivility, an example of unprofessional behavior, will not be tolerated. Unprofessional behavior is grounds for dismissal from the program.
Health Insurance Coverage: Students must carry health insurance while in the nursing program. Information confirming current health insurance( card or plan details) must be uploaded into Complio. Failure to upload this information will result in the student ' s inability to participate in clinical.
Technology Requirements:
• See Student Guidebook for detailed requirements o Microsoft Office 365( Students can install this on up to 5 devices from the Student Portal)
• Browser Requirements: o Current version of Google Chrome
• https:// examsoft. com / resources / examplify-minimum-system-requirements /# windows o Please click link above for requirements based on our testing software.
NON-DEGREE PROGRAMS
SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY PREREQUISITE( SLPP) PROGRAM
Program Accreditation: N / A Primary Program Modality: Online, Asynchronous Academic Program Director: Karen A. Fallon
Program Description: The Speech-Language Pathology Prerequisite( SLPP) program is a postbaccalaureate course sequence designed to prepare students who have earned bachelor’ s degrees in fields other than Speech-Language Pathology( SLP)/ Communication Disorders to apply for admission to graduate speech- language pathology( SLP) programs. This post-baccalaureate program is not a degree program, but rather a series of upper-level, undergraduate courses required by most SLP Master’ s
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