Gwynedd Mercy University ( v 8-11-21 )
AY2021-2022 Graduate Academic Catalog
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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 Graduate Program Guidebook
Academic Standards / Grade Requirements : See Graduate Program Guidebook Attendance Policies : See Graduate Program Guidebook 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 . The 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
Program Name : Doctor of Nursing Practice 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 is 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 Degree Offered : DNP Type : Term Modality : Online
Description : GMercyU ’ s accelerated online Doctor of Nursing Practice ( DNP ) program extends the skills and knowledge of current nurse practitioners , certified registered nurse anesthetists , clinical nurse specialists , or certified nurse midwives . Working closely with GMercyU ’ s graduate nursing faculty ,
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