Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2020-2021 / Undergraduate Academic Catalog
• Be accepted into a NAACLS accredited affiliate Medical Laboratory Science program for the senior year of study .
• Successful completion of the year of professional study at the NAACLS accredited Medical Laboratory Science program .
• Upon graduation , successfully passing the ASCP national registry examination of Medical Laboratory Science on the first attempt .
• Achieve gainful employment as a Medical Laboratory Scientist within one year of graduation . Nursing ( BSN )
• Synthesize knowledge of nursing and the liberal arts and sciences as a basis for professional nursing practice .
• Utilize professional judgment to formulate nursing decisions which reflect professional standards consistent with moral and ethical and legal principles .
• Engage in reflective evaluation of self and other members of the healthcare team in
• accordance with the prevailing standards of care .
• Collaborate with other health care providers and consumers in promoting the health and wellbeing of individuals , families , and communities .
• Demonstrate responsibility and accountability in the use of the nursing process to deliver person centered care .
• Utilize inter and intra professional communication and collaboration skills to deliver evidencebased care to promote the health and safety of individuals , families , and communities .
• Apply leadership concepts , skills , and values to effectively implement patient safety and quality improvement initiatives in a variety of healthcare settings .
• Create a supportive environment through the therapeutic use of self when caring for individuals , families , and communities .
• Demonstrate skills in using patient care technology , information systems , and communication devices that support safe nursing practice .
• Integrate knowledge of social and cultural factors to deliver culturally sensitive care .
• Advocate for social justice including a commitment to the health of vulnerable populations and the eliminations of health disparities to improve the human condition .
• Articulate the value of pursuing practice excellence and lifelong learning to facilitate personal and professional development .
Occupational Science
• Acquire , as a foundation for professional study , a breadth and depth of knowledge in the liberal arts and sciences and an understanding of issues related to diversity and disability .
• Discuss the components of human occupation from physical , psychological , sociological , and cultural perspectives .
• Identify , describe , and apply major tenets from the discipline of occupational science to human health and disability .
• Report perceived occupational injustices for persons limited in the capacity or opportunity to engage in meaningful occupations .
• Apply philosophical tenets of occupational science to other disciplines and professions aimed to promote health and well-being of others .
• Examine programs that promote occupational justice for individuals , groups , and populations , especially the underserved .
• Develop intellectual and practice skills that support the philosophical and practical tenets of occupational therapy .
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