Gwynedd Mercy University AY2023-2024 Graduate Academic Catalog
• 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 .
NOTE : Urine drug screen must be completed as directed through Complio within 30 days of registration . Random drug screening may be required . A positive result in a drug screening will result in dismissal from the Nursing program .” Testing Requirements : Testing using ExamSoft
Professional Liability / Health Insurance Coverage : Required at the start of clinical courses .
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