Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2023-2024 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 elimination 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 ( optional ) scores *; provide a recommendation letter from the high school principal , teacher , or counselor ; and meet college-level English and mathematics standards .
Students who apply with a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher and / or SAT score of at least 1070 ( Reading 550 ; Math 520 ) OR ACT Reading of 20 and Math of 19 and earned all A ’ s and B ’ s in math and science courses are admitted directly into the BSN Program . Students applying to the BSN Program with a high school GPA of 2.8-2.99 will be accepted into the Health Studies major with the option to apply for transfer to the BSN Program during their first year . These students will be required to meet transfer student admission requirements .
* 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 .
Students applying to the BSN Program must meet university admission requirements . Students who apply to the program and elected not to submit SAT or ACT scores , need a minimum high school GPA of 3.0 or higher ( GPA of 3.2 is preferred ), earned all A ’ s and B ’ s in math and science courses will be directly admitted to the BSN program .
All students in the BSN program will be subject to a transcript evaluation at the end of their first year . Students who earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and all A ’ s and B ’ s in math / science courses in their first year will complete required clinical clearances to progress to Nursing curriculum . Students may not repeat a science or math course more than once . Students who earn a cumulative GPA of 2.8-2.999 and all A ’ s and B ’ s in math / science courses in their first year will be required to take the TEAS ( Test of Essential Academic Skills ) prior to starting any nursing courses . For those students , a minimum score of 62 % on the TEAS is required to progress in the BSN program .
All students in the BSN program will be subject to a transcript evaluation at the end of their first year . Students who earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and all A ’ s and B ’ s in math / science courses in their
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