Gwynedd Mercy University AY2023-2024 Graduate Academic Catalog
Nursing
Direct Entry- Master of Science in Nursing Program Name : Direct-Entry Master of Science in Nursing , ( DEMSN ) Clinical Nurse Leader Degree : Master of Science in Nursing Program Accreditation : The baccalaureate degree in nursing / master ’ s degree in nursing / Doctor of Nursing Practice program and / or post-graduate APRN 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 ) Program Type : Term Program Modality : In person with some hybrid and online courses Program Coordinator : Catherine Razzi , DNP , ACNS
Description : The DEMSN is the foundation to prepare a student holding a previous non-nursing Bachelor ’ s degree for entry-level practice as a registered nurse . The scope of practice includes direct and indirect care to individuals , families , and communities . This degree differs from the Baccalaureate degree in that the program not only prepares students to sit for state licensure but also prepares students to sit for the Clinical Nurse Leader certification examination .
Program Learning Outcomes : Upon completion of the MSN Program , the graduate : PLO1 : Contributes to advanced nursing knowledge through scientific inquiry for a foundation for evidence-based practice in graduate nursing roles . ( UL 1 and 4 ; MSN Essentials I and III ). PLO2 : Demonstrates expertise in providing population based holistic care in advanced nursing roles in accordance with the standards of practice and codes of ethics . ( UL 2,3 and 4 ; MSN Essentials V , VII , and VIII ). PLO3 : Demonstrates professional and social responsibility for self , individuals , family and community grounded in the Mercy tradition and within the context of a multicultural society . ( UL 1 , 3 and 5 ; MSN Essential VII , VIII and IX ). PLO4 : Improves healthcare by demonstrating interdisciplinary collaboration . ( UL 2 and 4 ; MSN Essential IV and VI ). PLO5 : Applies leadership skills in the provision of culturally responsive , high quality nursing care in graduate nursing roles . ( UL 2 , 3 and 5 ; MSN Essentials II and IX ).
Academic Criteria for Admission , Progression and Retention : Applicants must have a bachelor ’ s degree in another field and earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 ( on a 4.0 scale ) based on the last 60 credit hours of college coursework , including graduate coursework , attempted , and accepted . Competitive candidates will have an undergraduate GPA of 3.2 or higher . A minimum GPA of 3.3 is required for all science courses . A grade of “ B ” or better is required in all prerequisite courses .
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 ) 121