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<td width="60%"><big>'''Undergraduate Admission Requirements | <td width="60%"><big>'''Undergraduate Admission Requirements'''</big></td> | ||
<td width="40%"><big>Subsection: '''5.2.3'''</big></td> | <td width="40%"><big>Subsection: '''5.2.3'''</big></td> | ||
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<td>Revised: April 2000<br />Revised: March 2005<br />Revised: May 2008<br />Revised: February 2009<br />Revised: December 2009<br />Revised: March 2010<br />Revised: May 2011<br />Revised: November 2011<br />Revised: May 2012<br />Revised: [[ | <td>Revised: April 2000<br />Revised: March 2005<br />Revised: May 2008<br />Revised: February 2009<br />Revised: December 2009<br />Revised: March 2010<br />Revised: May 2011<br />Revised: November 2011<br />Revised: May 2012<br />Revised: [[Special:PermanentLink/4795|November 2012]]<br />Revised: [[Special:PermanentLink/5298|January 2014]]<br />Revised: [[Special:PermanentLink/6236|October 2014]]<br /> | ||
Revised: [[Special:PermanentLink/12575|September 2015]]<br />Revised: [[Special:PermanentLink/12574|February 2016]]<br />Revised: [[Special:PermanentLink/12576|December 2016]]<br />Revised: [[Special:PermanentLink/12577|September 2017]]<br />Revised: [[Special:PermanentLink/12578|March 2018]]<br />Revised: [[Special:PermanentLink/12579|May 2019]]<br />Revised: [[Special:PermanentLink/12580|May 2020]]<br />Revised: [[Special:PermanentLink/12867|January 2021]]<br />Revised: [[Special:PermanentLink/14380|January 2022]] <br />Revised: [[Special:PermanentLink/15257|October 2023]] ([[Special:Diff/14380/15257|changes]])<br />Revised: February 2024 ([[Special:Diff/15257/{{REVISIONID}}|changes]])</td> | |||
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[ | [https://catalog.unmc.edu/general-information/student-policies-procedures/immunization-policy/ UNMC Immunization Policy]</li> | ||
<li style="margin-left:3em; line-height:1.2;"> | <li style="margin-left:3em; line-height:1.2;">[[CON English as a Second Language - Undergraduate Students |5.2.5 English as a Second Language - Undergraduate Students]]</li> | ||
<li style="margin-left:3em; line-height:1.2;"> | <li style="margin-left:3em; line-height:1.2;">[[CON_Requirements_for_Undergraduate_Graduation|5.2.31 Requirements for Undergraduate Graduation]]</li> | ||
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===Effective Date=== | ===Effective Date=== | ||
< | <li style="text-indent:5px;">Students admitted to start in the program in January 2021 and after will refer to this policy as stated January 2021 version of the policy</li> | ||
<li>Students admitted to start the program | --> | ||
<li>Students admitted to start the program prior to the Fall 2017 term should refer to the [[CON Undergraduate Admission Requirements Policy version September 2015|September 2015]] version of this policy.</li> | <!-- <li style="text-indent:5px;">Students admitted to start in the program in January 2021 will refer to this policy as stated [[CON Undergraduate Admission Requirements Policy version May 2019|May 2019]] version of the policy </li> --> | ||
</ | <!-- <li style="text-indent:5px;">Students admitted to start the program for the Fall 2020 term for the 2020-2021 academic year should refer to the [[CON Undergraduate Admission Requirements Policy version May 2019|May 2019]] version of the policy</li> --> | ||
<!-- <li style="text-indent:5px;">Students admitted to start the program prior to the Fall 2017 term should refer to the [[CON Undergraduate Admission Requirements Policy version September 2015|September 2015]] version of this policy.</li> --> | |||
===Purpose=== | |||
<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">Establishes criteria for admission into the undergraduate program.</p> | |||
===Scope=== | |||
<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">This policy applies to undergraduate applicants.</p> | |||
===Policy=== | ===Policy=== | ||
<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">The | <p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">The faculty of the College of Nursing develop admission criteria to be utilized in screening selected applicants.</p> | ||
<p style="margin-bottom:15px;">Admission Requirements:</p> | <p style="margin-bottom:15px;">Admission Requirements:</p> | ||
<ol style="max-width:67em !important;"> | <ol style="max-width:67em !important;"> | ||
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<li>two letters of recommendation</li> | <li>two letters of recommendation</li> | ||
<li>campus preference</li> | <li>campus preference</li> | ||
<li> | <li>Personal Statements/Admission Bio-letter of status from any prior nursing program where a degree was not awarded</li> | ||
</ul> | </ul> | ||
</li> | </li> | ||
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<ul style="margin-left:3em;"> | <ul style="margin-left:3em;"> | ||
<li>Have college cumulative prerequisite grade point average of 3.0 or higher</li> | <li>Have college cumulative prerequisite grade point average of 3.0 or higher</li> | ||
<li>Have a grade no lower than a C | <li>Have a grade no lower than a C (or satisfactory AP, CLEP, Dantes, P/NP, International Baccalaureate) (IB) in any individual prerequisite course. A maximum of 12 credit hours can be non-graded (e.g.: AP, CLEP, Dantes, P/NP, International Baccalaureate) (IB).</li> | ||
<li>Complete a preadmission interview | <li>Complete a preadmission interview (Accelerated plan of study only).</li> | ||
</ul> | </ul> | ||
</li> | </li> | ||
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<li>Have college cumulative prerequisite grade point average of 2.0 or higher</li> | <li>Have college cumulative prerequisite grade point average of 2.0 or higher</li> | ||
<li>Have no lower than a C (or satisfactory AP, CLEP, Dantes, P/NP) in any individual prerequisite course. A maximum of 12 credit hours can be non-graded (e.g.: AP, CLEP, Dantes, P/NP).</li> | <li>Have no lower than a C (or satisfactory AP, CLEP, Dantes, P/NP, International Baccalaureate) in any individual prerequisite course. A maximum of 12 credit hours can be non-graded (e.g.: AP, CLEP, Dantes, P/NP, International Baccalaureate).</li> | ||
<li>Complete a preadmission interview if requested.</li> | <li>Complete a preadmission interview if requested.</li> | ||
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<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">Acceptance into the nursing program is a competitive and selective process. Priority admittance into the nursing program is given based on the following criteria: | <li style="margin-bottom:15px;">Acceptance into the nursing program is a competitive and selective process. Priority admittance into the nursing program is given based on the following criteria: | ||
<ul style="margin-left:3em;"> | <ul style="margin-left:3em;"> | ||
<li> | <li>Number of prerequisites courses completed.</li> | ||
<li>Student’s prioritized campus preference(s) (for traditional and accelerated).</li> | <li>Student’s prioritized campus preference(s) (for traditional and accelerated).</li> | ||
<li>Prerequisite grade point average | <li>Prerequisite grade point average.</li> | ||
<li>Two satisfactory recommendations.</li> | <li>Two satisfactory recommendations.</li> | ||
</ul> | </ul> | ||
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<li>signed document with the choice of plan of study</li> | <li>signed document with the choice of plan of study</li> | ||
<li>Completed medical health forms</li> | <li>Completed medical health forms</li> | ||
<li>Proof of immunization or immunity as defined by | <li>Proof of active CNA certification or if LPN license</li> | ||
<li>Unencumbered RN licensure for RN-BSN</li> | |||
<li>UNMC College of Nursing compliance forms</li> | |||
<li>Submit Technical Standards worksheet.</li> | |||
<li>Proof of immunization or immunity as defined by UNMC Policy. | |||
</li> | </li> | ||
<li>In addition to the UNMC Immunization Policy: | <li>In addition to the UNMC Immunization Policy: | ||
<ul style="margin-left:3em;"> | <ul style="margin-left:3em;"> | ||
<li><strong>FLU IMMUNIZATION</strong> All students are required to have an annual flu immunization.<br /> | <li><strong>FLU IMMUNIZATION</strong> All students are required to have an annual flu immunization.<br />Immunization must occur between September 1 and December 31.</li> | ||
Immunization must occur between September 1 and December 31. | |||
<li><strong>MENINGOCOCCAL</strong> The College of Nursing recommends the meningococcal immunization.</li> | <li><strong>MENINGOCOCCAL</strong> The College of Nursing recommends the meningococcal immunization.</li> | ||
<li>Verification of current certification valid for the academic year in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for health professionals. This is defined as American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for infant, child and adult one man/two man and AED training. Verification of current CPR must be documented annually through graduation and depending on the length of the program of study | <li>Verification of current certification valid for the academic year in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for health professionals. This is defined as American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for infant, child and adult one man/two man and AED training. Verification of current CPR must be documented annually through graduation and depending on the length of the program of study may need renewal prior to graduation. | ||
<ul style="margin-left:3em; max-width:64em !important;"> | <ul style="margin-left:3em; max-width:64em !important;"> | ||
<li>American Heart Association is the preferred certifying agency; further, many clinical agencies require American Heart Association CPR certification.</li> | <li>American Heart Association is the preferred certifying agency; further, many clinical agencies require American Heart Association CPR certification.</li> | ||
<li>Exception for RN-BSN applicants: Any nationally accredited healthcare provider BLS may be accepted. Certification must include infant, children, adults, and AED training. However, certain clinical facilities may still require AHA.</li> | |||
</ul> | </ul> | ||
</li> | </li> | ||
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</li> | </li> | ||
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<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">Students will | <li style="margin-bottom:15px;">Students will not be allowed to attend clinical nursing courses without meeting immunization and BLS requirements.</li> | ||
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<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">The complete mandatory UNMC background check is required prior to the first day of class.</li> | <li style="margin-bottom:15px;">The complete mandatory UNMC background check is required prior to the first day of class including disclosure statement form. Drug screening tests and other institution specific obligations may be required prior to clinical placement at the discretion of the clinical agencies; any costs are the responsibility of the student.</li> | ||
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<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">International professional nurses seeking admission into the RN to BSN Program will be evaluated on an individual basis including [[CON English as a Second Language - Undergraduate Students|Policy 5.2.5]] English as a Second Language-Undergraduate Students.</li> | |||
<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">International professional nurses seeking admission into the RN to BSN Program will be evaluated on an individual basis including [[CON English as a Second Language - Undergraduate Students|Policy 5.2.5]] | |||
</ol> | </ol> | ||
===ATTACHMENT A: THE TRADITIONAL BSN PROGRAM OF STUDY FOR Four (4) SEMESTER=== | ===ATTACHMENT A: THE TRADITIONAL BSN PROGRAM OF STUDY FOR Four (4) SEMESTER=== | ||
<p>For the program of study for four (4) semesters, the student is required to: </p> | <p>For the program of study for four (4) semesters, the student is required to: </p> | ||
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<sup>*</sup> NOTE: Free electives must be completed prior to graduation to total 120 credit hours necessary for completion of the nursing program prior to graduation (See [[CON Requirements for Undergraduate Graduation|Policy 5.2.31]]). | <sup>*</sup> NOTE: Free electives must be completed prior to graduation to total 120 credit hours necessary for completion of the nursing program prior to graduation (See [[CON Requirements for Undergraduate Graduation|Policy 5.2.31]]). | ||
</li> | </li> | ||
<li style="margin-bottom:15px;"> Complete the following prerequisite college courses within seven (7) years | <li style="margin-bottom:15px;"> Complete the following prerequisite college courses within seven (7) years PRIOR TO beginning Semester one (1) nursing courses * | ||
<ul style="max-width:64em !important; margin-left:3em;"> | <ul style="max-width:64em !important; margin-left:3em;"> | ||
<li> College Algebra or higher</li> | <li> College Algebra or higher</li> | ||
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<li> Family & Human Behavior </li> | <li> Family & Human Behavior </li> | ||
<li> Nutrition</li> | <li> Nutrition</li> | ||
</ul> | </ul> | ||
<p>* NOTE: Free electives must be completed prior to graduation to total 120 credit hours necessary for completion of the nursing program prior to graduation and meet pre requisite grade requirements of 3.0 (See [[CON Requirements for Undergraduate Graduation|Policy 5.2.31]]).</p> | |||
</li> | </li> | ||
<li style="margin-bottom:15px;"> | <li style="margin-bottom:15px;"> The following prerequisite college courses must be completed with seven (7) years of admission into the program. The following courses require a letter grade assignment: | ||
<ul style="max-width:64em !important; margin-left:3em;"> | <ul style="max-width:64em !important; margin-left:3em;"> | ||
<li> Human Anatomy</li> | <li> Human Anatomy</li> | ||
<li> Human Physiology | <li> Human Physiology</li> | ||
<li> Chemistry</li> | <li> Chemistry</li> | ||
<li> Statistics</li> | <li> Statistics</li> | ||
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<p>For the program of study for the accelerated BSN program, the student is required to</p> | <p>For the program of study for the accelerated BSN program, the student is required to</p> | ||
<ul style="max-width:67em !important; margin-left:3em;"> | <ul style="max-width:67em !important; margin-left:3em;"> | ||
<li style="margin-bottom:15px;"> | <li style="margin-bottom:15px; padding-left:9px;">Have a minimum of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited university/college. International students must have their course work evaluated and have the equivalency of a baccalaureate degree prior to matriculation.</li> | ||
<li style="margin-bottom:15px;"> CNA Certification </li> | <li style="margin-bottom:15px;"> CNA Certification </li> | ||
<li style="margin-bottom:15px;"> Complete the following prerequisite college courses at any time prior to beginning Semester one (1) nursing courses: * | <li style="margin-bottom:15px;"> Complete the following prerequisite college courses at any time prior to beginning Semester one (1) nursing courses: * | ||
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</ul> | </ul> | ||
</li> | </li> | ||
<li style="margin-bottom:15px;"> Complete the following prerequisite college courses within 7 years | <li style="margin-bottom:15px;"> Complete the following prerequisite college courses within 7 years PRIOR TO beginning Semester 1 nursing courses * | ||
<ul style="max-width:64em !important; margin-left:3em;"> | <ul style="max-width:64em !important; margin-left:3em;"> | ||
<li> College Algebra or higher</li> | <li> College Algebra or higher</li> | ||
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</ul> | </ul> | ||
</li> | </li> | ||
</ul> | </ul> | ||
<p>* NOTE: Free electives must be completed prior to graduation to total 120 credit hours necessary for completion of the nursing program prior to graduation and meet prerequisite grade requirements of 3.0 (See [[CON Requirements for Undergraduate Graduation|Policy 5.2.31]]).</p> | |||
===ATTACHMENT D: THE RN-BSN PROGRAM OF STUDY: === | ===ATTACHMENT D: THE RN-BSN PROGRAM OF STUDY: === | ||
<p>To be admitted into the RN-BSN Nursing Program/major, the student must:</p> | |||
<ul style="max-width:67em !important; margin-left:3em;"> | |||
<li style="margin-bottom:15px; padding-left:9px;">Document provisional RN licensure or current RN licensure allowing practice in the state where clinicals will be conducted. | |||
<ul style="max-width:64em !important; margin-left:3em;"> | |||
<li style="padding-left:9px;">Guidelines relating to Provisional RN licensure will be followed according to Nebraska State Board of Nursing rules (i.e.: time allowed with provisional license)</li> | |||
<li style="padding-left:9px;">Complete and file an official course projection with the Student Services office.</li> | |||
</ul> | |||
</li> | |||
<li style="margin-bottom:15px; padding-left:9px;">Complete the following prerequisite college courses within 7 years prior to beginning Semester 1 nursing courses * | |||
<ul style="max-width:64em !important; margin-left:3em;"> | |||
<li style="padding-left:9px;">College Algebra or higher</li> | |||
<li style="padding-left:9px;">Human Anatomy </li> | |||
<li style="padding-left:9px;">Human Physiology </li> | |||
<li style="padding-left:9px;">Human Growth & Development</li> | |||
<li style="padding-left:9px;">Chemistry </li> | |||
<li style="padding-left:9px;">Statistics</li> | |||
<li style="padding-left:9px;">Microbiology</li> | |||
<li style="padding-left:9px;">Nutrition</li> | |||
<li style="padding-left:9px;">English Composition I </li> | |||
<li style="padding-left:9px;">English Composition II</li> | |||
</ul> | |||
<p>* NOTE: An exception to the seven (7) year rule is made for students entering the RN-BSN program. For RNs who have been working in nursing or enrolled in a nursing program for the previous year, the seven (7) year rule is waived.</p> | |||
</li> | |||
<li style="margin-bottom:15px; padding-left:9px;">Complete the following prerequisite college courses at any time prior to graduation to total 120 credit hours necessary for completion of the nursing program prior to graduation (See [[CON Requirements for Undergraduate Graduation|Policy 5.2.31]]) | |||
<ul style="max-width:64em !important; margin-left:3em;"> | |||
<li style="padding-left:9px;">Introduction to Psychology</li> | |||
<li style="padding-left:9px;">Introduction to Sociology</li> | |||
<li style="padding-left:9px;">Ethics </li> | |||
<li style="padding-left:9px;">Culture, Race, Ethnicity, Gender </li> | |||
<li style="padding-left:9px;">Humanities</li> | |||
<li style="padding-left:9px;">Political Science/Social Organization</li> | |||
<li style="padding-left:9px;">Family & Human Behavior </li> | |||
</ul> | |||
<p>* NOTE: Free electives must be completed prior to graduation to total 120 credit hours necessary for completion of the nursing program prior to graduation and meet pre requisite grade requirements of 3.0 (See [[CON Requirements for Undergraduate Graduation|Policy 5.2.31]]).</p> | |||
</li> | |||
<li style="margin-bottom:15px;padding-left:9px;">The following courses require a letter grade assignment: | |||
<ul style="max-width:64em !important; margin-left:3em;"> | |||
<li style="padding-left:9px;">Human Anatomy</li> | |||
<li style="padding-left:9px;">Human Physiology before</li> | |||
<li style="padding-left:9px;">Chemistry</li> | |||
<li style="padding-left:9px;">Statistics</li> | |||
<li style="padding-left:9px;">Microbiology</li> | |||
<li style="padding-left:9px;">Nutrition</li> | |||
<li style="padding-left:9px;">College Algebra or higher</li> | |||
</ul> | |||
</li> | |||
<li style="margin-bottom:15px;padding-left:9px;">The following courses require a lab: | |||
<ul style="max-width:64em !important; margin-left:3em;"> | |||
<li style="padding-left:9px;">Human Anatomy</li> | |||
<li style="padding-left:9px;">Human Physiology</li> | |||
<li style="padding-left:9px;">Chemistry</li> | |||
<li style="padding-left:9px;">Microbiology</li> | |||
</ul> | |||
</li> | |||
</ul> |