Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2022-2023 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
PLO8 : Demonstrates skills in using patient care technology , information systems , and communication devices that support safe nursing practice . PLO9 : Integrates knowledge of social and cultural factors to deliver culturally sensitive care . PLO10 : Advocates for social justice , including a commitment to the health of vulnerable populations and the eliminations of health disparities to improve the human condition . PLO11 : Articulates the value of pursuing practice excellence and lifelong learning to facilitate personal and professional development
For Major Requirements and Curriculum Sequence , see BSN Student Guidebook and curriculum sheets
Academic Criteria for Admission , Progression and Retention
Program Admission Requirements and Procedures for Students Applying to the Traditional BSN Program Track / Option
For traditional students , admission decisions are determined according to university standards for the undergraduate admission department . The BSN program has additional criteria to promote student success . Students applying from high school must have completed courses in chemistry , biology , and mathematics ; submit ACT or SAT scores *; provide a recommendation letter from the high school principal , teacher , or counselor ; and meet college-level English and mathematics standards . * Students seeking admission to the nursing program who choose not to submit standardized test scores are required to submit a letter of recommendation from a math or science teacher who can speak to their potential to succeed in the nursing program and schedule an admissions interview . For more information for first-year students , please see the Admissions section .
Transfer Students can earn a BSN degree in 3 years if they meet eligibility requirements by transferring 32- 45 transferable credits . Summer transfer students can earn their BSN in 2 ½ years through transferring 45 transferable credits .
Any transfer applicant to the nursing program who has had science courses that are seven ( 7 ) years or older prior to beginning the nursing courses must be repeat these courses . These include Anatomy and Physiology I and II , Microbiology , and Chemistry . All required science courses must have a “ hands on ” lab experience . Virtual labs for required sciences are not transferrable . Transfer students are required to take Chemistry 111 and its associated lab at Gwynedd Mercy University . Chemistry courses taken outside of Gwynedd Mercy University will be evaluated by the Registrar on a case-by-cases basis .
A student who withdrew from Gwynedd Mercy University ’ s nursing program in good standing and wishes to resume , must REPEAT ALL NURSING COURSES if the lapse of time has been two ( 2 ) or more years .
Program Admission Requirements and Procedures for Students Applying for the ABSN and BSN WEEKEND ( WBSN ) Program Options : The ABSN and Weekend BSN programs have separate criteria for admission . Admission decisions for these programs are made by the program director , coordinators , and the dean after a detailed review with the admissions coordinator . Prospective students must have a college degree outside of nursing ; an earned GPA or 3.0 on a 4-point scale ; and grades of B or above in science courses . All science prerequisite courses must have been completed within the previous 7 years and psychology and
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