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Nursing Excellence

Nursing Education
at Gwynedd Mercy University

Become a nurse with a trusted regional leader in nursing education. For more than 70 years, the Frances M. Maguire College of Nursing and Health Professions at Gwynedd Mercy University has been producing graduates known for providing exceptional patient care and professional leadership.

GMercyU is here to support your goals of becoming a nurse. We offer a range of entry-to-practice nursing programs, all led by our experienced nursing faculty. Students will have the opportunity to develop superior clinical knowledge and skills, a capacity for compassionate service, a fearless approach to patient advocacy, and a dedication to professional ethics.

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Pre-Licensure Program for You

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Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Graduates of a non-nursing bachelors can prepare for initial RN licensure in as few as 16 months. On-campus program.

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Weekend Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Weekend Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Prepare for initial RN licensure in as few as three years while you work in this part-time, on-campus program for non-nursing bachelor’s degree graduates.

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Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing

This four-year on-campus BSN program blends hands-on learning in our modern nursing labs with supervised clinical experience. It’s a great fit for recent high school graduates or transfer students.

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Direct-Entry Master of Science in Nursing

Direct-Entry Master of Science in Nursing

The 20-month DEMSN prepares ambitious career changers for a master's degree along with initial RN licensure. Non-nursing bachelor’s required. Hybrid program.

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Online Health and Nursing Prerequisite Courses

Online Health and Nursing Prerequisite Courses

Aspiring ABSN or DEMSN students can bridge gaps in their knowledge with our convenient online courses in anatomy, physiology, statistics, and more.

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Check Out Our Post-Licensure Programs 

Master of Science in Nursing – Nurse Educator

Master of Science in Nursing – Nurse Educator

Qualify for advanced education roles with the MSN – Nurse Educator program, which can be completed on either a full-time or part-time schedule.

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Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing Education

Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing Education

Prepare for teaching and leadership roles in nursing education in academic, clinical, or professional settings in as few as 12 months.

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Pre-Licensure Nursing Partnerships
Thanks to GMercyU partnerships, you could launch your career at one of multiple health systems and receive up to $40,000 in loan repayment funds! This offer is not applicable to the MSN and post-master’s certificate programs. Learn more

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Accreditation and Approval

The baccalaureate degree programs in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing and the post-graduate APRN certificate program at Gwynedd Mercy University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.

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Study Nursing
with a Leading
Nursing Educator

Learn more about pursuing nursing education with Gwynedd Mercy University. Contact an enrollment representative today.