Gwynedd Mercy University 2026-2027 University Catalog
Course Withdrawal Policies: See Program Guidebooks
Time to Completion: The MSN program must be completed within five calendar years. The MBA courses should be completed in under 18 months.
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 must meet the qualifications of the appropriate accrediting body( e. g. State Board requirements; Board Certified.) 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
Testing Requirements: Testing using ExamSoft with exam ID and monitor Professional Liability / Health Insurance Coverage: Required at the start of clinical courses Other: Assessment clinical lab on campus during NUR 570 class required
POST-GRADUATE APRN CERTIFICATES Degree: Certificate Degrees Offered: Post-Graduate APRN Certificates Tracks: Adult Gerontology Primary Care NP, Pediatrics Primary Care NP and Family Nurse Practitioner Program Accreditation: The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master ' s degree program in nursing, and post-graduate APRN certificate program at Gwynedd Mercy University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education( CCNE)( http:// www. ccneaccreditation. org). Program Modality: Online and hybrid
Program Description: This program is designed for professional nurses who have earned a Master of Science in Nursing degree and seek further education to qualify for state and national certification as a nurse practitioner. Post-Graduate APRN certificates are offered for the following areas: Adult Gerontology Primary Care NP, Pediatrics Primary Care NP and Family Nurse Practitioner.
Preparation for Professional Licensure / Certification: Graduation from all of Gwynedd Mercy University ' s APRN programs prepares students for national certification by an associated certifying body. National certification is an expectation for practice nationwide. APRN authorization varies from state-tostate with some states awarding APRN licenses, some providing APRN endorsements on a nurse’ s RN licenses, or other systems which have been designated by the state’ s Board of Nursing. Students considering one of Gwynedd Mercy University ' s APRN programs are encouraged to contact the Board of Nursing in the state they wish to practice in to determine additional practice requirements.
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the Post-Graduate APRN Certificate program, the graduate will:
PLO1 Contribute to the advancement of nursing knowledge through scientific inquiry to establish a 271