Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2022-2023 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
NOTE regarding Mandatory Requirements : Failure to complete these mandatory requirements will result in the inability to enroll in / begin subsequent nursing courses . Requirements are subject to change at any time . NOTE regarding Clearances : A response to any of the clearances other than “ No Record ” may prevent a student from participating in clinical patient-care experiences . As a result , the student will be unable to meet course and program learning outcomes , which may lead to dismissal from the BSN program .
NOTE : Students who test positive for COVID are REQUIRED to contact Campus Health and Wellness to be followed by Mrs . Donna Ferguson , Director of Campus Health and Wellness
( ferguson . d @ gmercyu . edu ). Mrs . Ferguson will contact the student to discuss isolation / quarantine guidelines and manage them through this process .
Use of Marijuana : As a Gwynedd Mercy University nursing student , a commitment to the highest professional standard and the contract we hold with society to be safe , competent care providers is expected . Our legal contracts with clinical agencies require clean substance screens . State laws that legalize marijuana do not change our standard and our commitment to a drug-free lifestyle , both during the school year and during breaks . Use of marijuana will not be permitted in the School of Nursing .
Professional Disposition and Conduct BSN , ABSN , & Weekend BSN : Professionalism is expected in oral and written communication and in all behaviors while interacting with faculty , staff , peers at the University and with agency staff in all – off campus clinical experiences . Incivility , an example of unprofessional behavior , will not be tolerated . Unprofessional behavior is grounds for dismissal from the program .
Health Insurance Coverage : Students must carry health insurance while in the nursing program . This health insurance can be obtained through the University if the student does not have personal coverage . Information confirming current health insurance ( card or plan details ) must be uploaded into Complio . Failure to upload this information will result in the student ' s inability to participate in clinical .
Technology Requirements :
• Computer Requirements : o An Intel i3 or later Windows computer with Windows 7 or 8 o An Apple PowerPC G4 or later Apple computer with Mac OS X 10.5 – Leopard or later o Minimum 4 GB of memory ( RAM ) o The latest version of Java available from :
http :// www . java . com / en o The latest version of o QuickTime available from :
http :// www . apple . com / quicktime o Microsoft Office 2010 and Office for Mac 2011 or later o A headset with microphone
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