Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2022-2023 Graduate Academic Catalog
Required Prerequisite Courses : Note : All prerequisite courses must be completed within the last 7 years at the time of admission .
• Nutrition , taught by a Registered Dietician ( 3 credits )
• Developmental Psychology Across the Lifespan ( 3 credits )
• Statistics or Biostatistics ( 3 credits )
• Microbiology with Lab ( 4 credits )
• Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab ( 4 credits )
• Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab ( 4 credits )
• Chemistry for the Allied Health Sciences with Lab ( 4 credits )
• Essay ( 750 words or less ) addressing their motivation to pursue the profession of nursing and why they have chosen the CNL option ; The applicant can also include information / evidence of their prior work or volunteer experience in healthcare and / or demonstrated team leadership
• Interview in-person or virtually
• Two satisfactory letters of recommendation that can be from the following : an academic professional ; a health care provider with whom the student has worked or volunteered with ; a current supervisor .
Once the student is accepted no courses may be taken outside of Gwynedd Mercy University . Curriculum Sequence , see Program Handbook 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 is a full-time , 24 months , 79 credits prelicensure degree program . Students must be continuously enrolled .
Clinical : 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 the program and annually .
Testing Requirements : Testing using ExamSoft Professional Liability / Health Insurance Coverage : Required at the start of clinical courses
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