Gwynedd Mercy University 2026-2027 University Catalog
Non-Academic Criteria for Admission, Progression and Retention Compliance Requirements and Clearances: Required at the start of the program and annually.
NOTE: Urine drug screen must be completed as directed through Complio within 30 days of registration. Random drug screening may be required. A negative result is required.
Testing Requirements: Testing using ExamSoft Professional Liability / Health Insurance Coverage: Required at the start of clinical courses.
NURSE PRACTITIONER PROGRAM Degree: Master of Science in Nursing Offered: MSN Tracks: Adult Gerontology Primary Care NP, Pediatric Primary Care NP, 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 Academic Program Director: Theresa McGowan
Program Description: The purposes of the Master of Science in Nursing program are to prepare professional nurses for advanced practice as nurse practitioners( NP) and to provide a base for doctoral study. The nurse practitioner( NP) areas offered are Adult Gerontology Primary Care, Pediatrics Primary Care 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.
For Major Requirements, see NP / DNP Graduate Student Guidebook Academic Criteria for Admission, Progression and Retention
Graduate Admissions Requirements Master of Science in Nursing Admissions Requirements:
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a college or university accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Higher Education( CCNE), or Accrediting Commission for Education in Nursing( ACEN),( previously National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission( NLNAC), or Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation( CNEA).
• GPA of 3.0 on a 4-point scale for highest earned degree
• Practicing registered nurse with an RN license in Pennsylvania( or eligibility for licensure in 293