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                 <td>Revised: November 1990<br />Revised: March 1999<br />Revised: September 1999<br />Revised: February 2008<br />Revised: September 2008 (via consent agenda)<br />Revised: February 2012 (at GAC Meeting)<br />Revised: [[CON Admission Policies for Master's Degree version April 2012|April 2012]] (at GAC Meeting)<br />Revised: [[CON Admission Policies for Master Degree version October 2014|October 2014]]<br />Revised: [[CON Admission Policies for Master Degree version March 2016|March 2016]]<br />Revised: [[CON Admission Policies for Master Degree version May 2016|May 2016]]<br />Revised: March 2021</td>
                 <td>Revised: November 1990<br />Revised: March 1999<br />Revised: September 1999<br />Revised: February 2008<br />Revised: September 2008 (via consent agenda)<br />Revised: February 2012 (at GAC Meeting)<br />Revised: April 2012 (at GAC Meeting)<br />Revised: [[CON Admission Policies for Master Degree version October 2014|October 2014]]<br />Revised: [[CON Admission Policies for Master Degree version March 2016|March 2016]]<br />Revised: May 2016</td>
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     <li style="margin-bottom:15px;">Any student who presents with a question of English proficiency upon faculty or student service advisor interview must demonstrate English proficiency according to the standards listed above.</li>
     <li style="margin-bottom:15px;">Any student who presents with a question of English proficiency upon faculty or student service advisor interview must demonstrate English proficiency according to the standards listed above.</li>
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<p style="margin-bottom:15px; max-width:70em !important;">Faculty representing specialty areas recommend applicants for admission to the CON’s Professional Graduate Nursing Affairs Committee.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom:15px; max-width:70em !important;">Faculty representing specialty areas recommend applicants for admission to the CON’s Professional Graduate Nursing Affairs Committee. The CON’s Professional Graduate Nursing Affairs Committee is the official voting body and reviews all recommendations for admission from specialty areas;  a majority vote is required after establishment of a quorum. Preference is given to residents of Nebraska, to individuals who wish to pursue study that can be adequately supported by UNMC CON resources, and to those who have adequate preparation. </p>
<p style="margin-bottom:15px; max-width:70em !important;">The CON’s Professional Graduate Nursing Affairs Committee reviews all recommendations for admission from specialty areas;  a majority vote is required after establishment of a quorum. Preference is given to residents of Nebraska, to individuals who wish to pursue study that can be adequately supported by UNMC CON resources, and to those who have adequate preparation. </p>
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<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">The following guidelines may be used to evaluate applicants:
<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">The following guidelines may be used to evaluate applicants:
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<li>Curricula vitae or professional resume.</li>
<li>Curricula vitae or professional resume.</li>
<li>Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, including non-nursing coursework.</li>
<li>Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, including non-nursing coursework.</li>
<li>Three letters of recommendation (preferably from persons holding a doctorate) submitted electronically by the recommender.</li>
<li>Three letters of recommendation (preferably from persons holding a doctorate) submitted electronically by the recommender. At least one letter should be from a faculty member in the applicant’s previous program who can attest to the applicant’s ability to successfully complete the program.</li>
<li>Interview conducted in person or via electronic technology.</li>
<li>A personal or telephone interview.</li>
<li>On occasion faculty representing a specialty area may recommend admission for an applicant whose GPA is below the required minimum. Additional qualifications may be considered such as leadership and practice experience in the nursing profession.</li>
<li>On occasion faculty representing a specialty area may recommend admission for an applicant whose GPA is below the required minimum. Additional qualifications may be considered such as leadership and practice experience in the nursing profession.</li>
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