Gwynedd Mercy University ( v 8-11-21 )
AY2021-2022 Graduate Academic Catalog
Academic Criteria for Admission , Progression and Retention
Graduate Admissions Requirements
• Application - online
• Bachelor 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 ).
• 3.0 GPA minimum requirement
• 2 Professional References from employers and 1 academic reference – who have known the candidate for a minimum of 1 year . Employers should reference clinical skills .
• Resume
• Evidence of the equivalent of 12 months of clinical practice in the last 3 years in the area that you are applying prior to beginning the graduate practicum courses . Students applying to the AGNP program should have clinical experience in the Adult-Geriatric population , students applying to the PNP program should have clinical experience in the pediatric population and Family NP students should have experience in pediatrics , and the adultgeriatric populations .
• Official sealed transcripts from all colleges / universities attended .
• An undergraduate statistics course is required .
• Valid unencumbered Pennsylvania RN license .
• A maximum of 6 transferrable credits will be evaluated for transfer . The candidate must provide the syllabus including course description and student learning outcomes within 30 days prior to the interview . ( Once the student is accepted no courses may be taken outside of Gwynedd Mercy University )
• Personal Goal Statement o APA format including citations and references , o Minimum of 500 words and a maximum of 1000 words , o 12-point font , 1-inch margins o In the statement identify the following :
• Purpose for attending graduate school
• Discuss the responsibilities of the role that you are pursuing .
• Why are you suited for the role that you are pursuing ?
• How will you incorporate adding graduate school into your current life ?
Internal / External Transfers : Students may transfer a maximum of 6 transferrable credits . The courses to be transferred will be evaluated for equivalency to the courses at Gwynedd Mercy University . The candidate must provide the syllabus including course description and student learning outcomes within 30 days prior to the interview . ( Once the student is accepted no courses may be taken outside of Gwynedd Mercy University ).
For Curriculum Sequence , see Program Handbook Academic Standards / Grade Requirements : See Graduate Program Guidebook Attendance Policies : See Graduate Program Guidebook
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