Gwynedd Mercy University AY2020-2021 Graduate Academic Catalog
FNP Total Credits
Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner NUR 630 , NUR 631 , NUR 632 , NUR 633 , NUR 634 , NUR 637 , NUR 638 NUR 572 Role Transition I NUR 573 Role Transition II PNP Total Credits
Nurse Educator Track NUR 604 , 605 , 609 , 614 , 650 , 606 Nurse Educator Total Credits
48 credits
19 credits 3 credits 3 credits 43 credits
22 credits 40 credits
Clinical Practicum Students are responsible for working collaboratively with the MSN faculty to secure sites and preceptors for clinical practicums . Students must meet with faculty members responsible for their specialty area early in the Spring semester .
POST-MASTER ’ S DEGREE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM *
Purpose : 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 in Adult Gerontology , Family or Pediatrics .
Admission Criteria :
• A Master ’ s Degree from a college or university accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Higher Education ( CCNE ), or Accrediting Commission for Education in Nursing ( ACEN ), ( previously National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission ( NLNAC )), or Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation ( CNEA )
• GPA 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Current registered nurse ( RN ) licensure
• Two letters of reference from health care professionals attesting to the clinical expertise of the candidate
• Recent , full-time professional experience in nursing
• Personal interview with Graduate Program Director
• Completion of Statement of Advanced Practice Nursing Professional Goals
• International applicants must have a minimum score of 550 ( written ), 213 ( computer ), or 79 ( internet ) on the TOEFL examination ( non-US applications only ). International applicants may not be able to secure all required background checks or sit for required licensure exams . International applicants may not be able to secure all required background checks or sit for required licensure exams .
• Evidence of current professional liability insurance
• Submission of current completed health form
Prerequisites :
• Pathophysiology ( Graduate Level ) = 3 credits
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