Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2024-2025 Graduate Academic Catalog
Nursing Accreditation Commission ( NLNAC ), or Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation ( CNEA ).
• GPA of 3.0 on a 4-point scale for highest earned degree
• Practicing registered nurse with an RN license in Pennsylvania ( or eligibility for licensure in Pennsylvania )
• Preferred equivalent of 12 months of RN clinical experience
• Successful completion of a baccalaureate level statistics course
• Successful completion of a baccalaureate level health assessment course
• Interview with members of the Graduate Nursing faculty
• Copy of professional license ( s )
• One official sealed transcript from each college or university attended
• Current resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Completed application
• Two references from the following : A master ’ s or doctorly prepared registered nurse in a supervisory role , APRN or MD / DO with whom the candidate has spent a reasonable amount of clinical time with and / or a prior academician with whom the candidate was taught by
• 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 .
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
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 Coordinator . 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 .
NOTE : Urine drug screen must be completed as directed through Medatrax . Random drug screening may be required . A negative result is required .
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