Gwynedd Mercy University AY2024-2025 Graduate Academic Catalog
• Personal Goal Statement which includes :
• Purpose for attending graduate school .
• Discuss the responsibilities of the role that you are pursuing .
• Why are you suited for the role that you are pursuing ?
• How will you incorporate adding graduate school into your current life ?
• What obstacles do you anticipate that you might need to address to be successful in this program ?
• The personal statement should be in the most up-to-date APA format , minimum of 500 words , maximum of 1000 words with 12-point font and 1-inch margins .
Internal / External Transfers : Students may transfer a maximum of 6 transferable 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 NP / DNP Graduate Student Guidebook Academic Standards / Grade Requirements : See NP / DNP Graduate Student Guidebook Attendance Policies : See NP / DNP Graduate Student Guidebook Academic Progress , ( Probation ), and Program Dismissal : See NP / DNP Graduate Student Guidebook Course withdrawal policies : See Graduate Program Guidebook
Experiential Learning : Students are required to secure clinical site placements in conjunction with the Clinical coordinator and Program Coordinator . 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
Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing Program Name : Master of Science in Nursing 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 ).
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