School of Nursing

Bachelor of Science Degree

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing emphasizes the important managerial, supervisory and community focused nursing care skills necessary for successful career development and growth, or preparation for graduate studies.

After completing the ASN program, Gwynedd-Mercy graduates readily move into the BSN program. Other licensed RNs may transfer to GMC for upper level courses to complete their BSN. The college maintains dual admission agreements with area community colleges. All credits appropriate to the BSN program are transferred and students enter the BSN program at the junior level. The College also honors portfolio credits for work experience in a select list of nursing courses within the BSN program.

Full or part-time study in the day or evening and flexible clinical experiences are available. A nursing faculty member will assist in program planning.

Cuirriculum Information

MAJOR

General Education and Core Curriculum*

1. Skills for Exploring – 6 credits for AS & BS

2. Exploring Society and Global Diversity – 9 credits for AS, 18 credits for BS

3. Exploring the Natural World, Mathematics and Technology – 11 credits for AS,              17 credits for BS

4. Exploring the Spiritual World – 6 credits for AS, 9 credits for BS

5. Exploring the Arts and Imagination – 9 credits for BS

Nutrition – 3 credits

NUT 200                   Principles of Nutrition                                                          3 credits

Open Electives – 3 credits

* Please call the Office of Admissions at 1-800-DIAL-GMC or e-mail admissions@gmc.edu for specific general education course requirements.

Credit Requirement
A minimum of 128 credits is required for the BS degree.

Grade Requirement
The minimum passing grade within the major is C (a grade of C- is not acceptable). A minimum grade of C (C- is not acceptable) must also be earned in nutrition and all natural science requirements.

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