Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2024-2025 Graduate Academic Catalog
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 must meet the qualifications of the appropriate accrediting body ( e . g . State Board requirements ; Board Certified .) 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 Testing Requirements : Testing using ExamSoft with exam ID and monitor Professional Liability / Health Insurance Coverage : Required at the start of clinical courses Other : Assessment clinical lab on campus during NUR 570 class
REQUIRED . Post-Graduate APRN Certificates
Program Name : Post-Graduate APRN Certificates Degree : Certificate Degrees Offered : Post-Graduate APRN Certificates Tracks : Adult Gerontology Primary Care NP , Pediatrics Primary Care NP and Family Nurse Practitioner Program Accreditation : Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
( www . ccneacreditation . org ). CCNE ; 655 K Street NW , Suite 750 ; Washington , DC 20001 Program Type : Term Program Modality : Online and hybrid Description : This program is designed for professional nurses who have earned a Master of Science in Nursing degree and seek further education to qualify for state and national certification as a nurse practitioner . Post- Graduate APRN certificates are offered for the following areas : Adult Gerontology Primary Care NP , Pediatrics Primary Care NP and Family Nurse Practitioner .
Preparation for Professional Licensure / Certification : Graduation from all of Gwynedd Mercy University ' s APRN programs prepares students for national certification by an associated certifying body . National certification is an expectation for practice nationwide . APRN authorization varies from state-tostate with some states awarding APRN licenses , some providing APRN endorsements on a nurse ’ s RN licenses , or other systems which have been designated by the state ’ s Board of Nursing . Students considering one of Gwynedd Mercy University ' s APRN programs are encouraged to contact the Board of Nursing in the state they wish to practice in to determine additional practice requirements .
Program Learning Outcomes : Upon completion of the Post-Graduate APRN Certificate program , the graduate : PLO1 : Contributes to advanced nursing knowledge through scientific inquiry for a foundation for evidence- based practice in advanced 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 health care by demonstrating interdisciplinary collaboration . ( UL 2 and 4 ; MSN Essential IV and VI ).
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