Gwynedd Mercy University ( v 8-11-21 )
AY2021-2022 Graduate Academic Catalog
Academic Progress , ( Probation ), and Program Dismissal : See Graduate Program 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 Director . 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 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
Post-Graduate APRN Certificates
Program Name : Post-Graduate APRN Certificates Program Director : Denise Vanacore , Ph . D ., CRNP , ANP-BC , FNP-BC , PHMHNP-BC Accreditation : The baccalaureate degree in nursing / master ’ s degree in nursing / Doctor of Nursing Practice program and / or post-graduate NP certificate program at Gwynedd Mercy University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education ( www . ccneacreditation . org ). CCNE ; 655 K Street NW , Suite 750 ; Washington , DC 20001 ( www . ccneacreditation . org ) Degree Level : Graduate Degrees Offered : Post-Graduate APRN Certificates Tracks : Adult Gerontology Primary Care NP , Pediatrics Primary Care NP and Family Nurse Practitioner Type : Term Modality : Online
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
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