Gwynedd Mercy University
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Technology Requirements : All students in the Respiratory Care Program are required to enroll in a webbased program known as Trajecsys prior to entry into the clinical component of the program . Trajecsys is used to maintain and track attendance , clinical performance , and clinical competencies . Information on how to register with Trajecsys will be provided by the Director of Clinical Education during the orientation to clinical . All fees for this service will be the responsibility of the student .
Professional Memberships : Student membership in the American Association for Respiratory Care ( AARC ), the professional society for respiratory care is a requirement of the program . Student membership of the AARC is offered at a reduced rate and is the responsibility of the student . Membership in the AARC automatically qualifies the student for membership in the Pennsylvania Society for Respiratory Care ( PSRC ) at no additional cost .
Costs : As noted above there are additional costs outside of tuition associated with this major . These include but are not limited to vaccinations , travel , parking , books , scrub suits , professional society memberships , clinical record-keeping software , ( i . e . Trajecsys ) and equipment required for clinical rotations . These costs vary dependent on clinical site and insurance coverage . Students can expect approximate costs for the above to range from $ 500- $ 1200 while matriculating in the program .
Credentialing : All students should complete NBRC Therapist Multiple Choice Examination and the NBRC Clinical Simulation Examination ( RRT examinations ) before completing the fourth year of the program . Students eligible for the BHS degree after the third year ( due to the acceptance of transfer credits ) should complete the RRT credentialing process within one year of graduation to maintain good standing with the program .
NURSING
Program Name : Nursing Program Accreditation Status : In addition to the University ’ s accreditation by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education , the baccalaureate , master ’ s , and doctoral nursing programs as well as the post-graduate APRN certificate programs in Gwynedd Mercy University ' s Frances M . Maguire School of Nursing and Health Professions are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education ( www . ccneaccreditation . org ). Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education ( CCNE ): 655 K Street Suite 750 ; Washington , DC 20001 ; 202-887-6791
Degree : BSN , Bachelor of Science in Nursing Options : Traditional BSN , Accelerated BSN , Weekend BSN Program Type : Term
Program Modality : On-ground Program Coordinator : Laraine Amoia-Watters , Ed . D , MSN , CRNP
BSN Program Description : The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program ( BSN ) is structured to provide a strong foundation in the liberal arts , Mercy values , sciences , and professional nursing . Graduates from the BSN program are prepared as nurse generalists to give direct and indirect nursing care in a variety of health care settings to individuals , families , communities , and populations . Students acquire requisite knowledge , attitudes , and skills to contribute to the health care team in a variety of nursing roles such as caregiver , teacher , advocate , and leader . In addition , students obtain an education that provides a strong foundation for graduate study . and
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