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	<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">This policy applies to nursing PhD program applicants.</p>		<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">This policy applies to nursing PhD program applicants.</p>

	===Policy===		==Policy==
	<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">In addition to the requirements of the Graduate College of the University of Nebraska, the College of Nursing considers students for admission to the nursing PhD program. Requirements for admission to the PhD program in addition to those listed in the Graduate Studies catalog include:</p>		<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">In addition to the requirements of the Graduate College of the University of Nebraska, the College of Nursing considers students for admission to the nursing PhD program. Requirements for admission to the PhD program in addition to those listed in the Graduate Studies catalog include:</p>
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	<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">Establishes criteria for admission to the nursing PhD program in addition to those listed in the Graduate Studies catalog. </p>		<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">Establishes criteria for admission to the nursing PhD program in addition to those listed in the Graduate Studies catalog. </p>

	===Scope===		==Scope==
	<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">This policy applies to nursing PhD program applicants.</p>		<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">This policy applies to nursing PhD program applicants.</p>

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	===Purpose===		==Purpose==
	<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">Establishes criteria for admission to the nursing PhD program in addition to those listed in the Graduate Studies catalog. </p>		<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">Establishes criteria for admission to the nursing PhD program in addition to those listed in the Graduate Studies catalog. </p>

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	<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">Three letters of reference (preferably from persons holding a doctorate): two academic references, preferably one reference focusing on the applicant’s research ability, and one professional performance reference.</li>		<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">Three letters of reference (preferably from persons holding a doctorate): two academic references, preferably one reference focusing on the applicant’s research ability, and one professional performance reference.</li>
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	<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">The PhD program faculty recommends applicants for admission to the PhD program to the PhD Affairs ~~Council~~ (PAC). PAC then recommends applicants for admission to the Dean for Graduate Studies. The applicant may appeal the recommendation of PAC according to Graduate Studies policy as listed in the Graduate Studies catalog.</p>		<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">The PhD program faculty recommends applicants for admission to the PhD program to the PhD Affairs Committee (PAC). PAC then recommends applicants for admission to the Dean for Graduate Studies. The applicant may appeal the recommendation of PAC according to Graduate Studies policy as listed in the Graduate Studies catalog.</p>
	<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">Applications for admission are reviewed by the PhD nursing program faculty and PAC.</p>		<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">Applications for admission are reviewed by the PhD nursing program faculty and PAC.</p>

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	<td width="60%"><big>'''Admission for Nursing PhD Program'''</big></td>		<td width="60%"><big>'''Admission for Nursing PhD Program'''</big></td>
	<td width="40%"><big>Subsection: '''5.4.1'''</big></td>		<td width="40%"><big>Subsection: '''2402 (5.4.1)'''</big></td>
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	<td width="60%">~~Section 5.0 -~~ Student Policies</td>		<td width="60%">Student Policies - PhD Students</td>
	<td width="40%">Originating Date: March 1999</td>		<td width="40%">Originating Date: March 1999</td>
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	<td valign="top" width="60%">Responsible Reviewing Agency:<br /><div style="margin-left:3em; line-height:1.2;">PhD Affairs ~~Council~~</div><br />Related Documents:<br /><div style="margin-left:3em; line-height:1.2;">[https://catalog.unmc.edu/graduate-studies/ Graduate Studies Catalog]</div></td>		<td valign="top" width="60%">Responsible Reviewing Agency:<br /><div style="margin-left:3em; line-height:1.2;">PhD Affairs Committee</div><br />Related Documents:<br /><div style="margin-left:3em; line-height:1.2;">[https://catalog.unmc.edu/graduate-studies/ Graduate Studies Catalog]</div></td>
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	<td>Revised: April 1999<br />Reviewed: May 2011<br />Revised: July 2012<br />Reviewed: September 2012<br />Reviewed: [[Special:PermanentLink/7488\|January 2013]] <br />Reviewed: [[Special:PermanentLink/9120\|January 2016]] <br />Revised: [[Special:PermanentLink/11888\|May 2017]]<br />Revised: [[Special:PermanentLink/13675\|September 2020]]<br />Revised: [[Special:PermanentLink/14564\|December 2021]]<br />Revised: [[Special:PermanentLink/15294\|November 2023]] <br />Revised: [[Special:PermanentLink/15619\|March 2024]] ([[Special:Diff/15294/15619\|changes]])<br />Revised: March 2025 ([[Special:Diff/15619/{{REVISIONID}}\|changes]])</td>		<td>Revised: April 1999<br />Reviewed: May 2011<br />Revised: July 2012<br />Reviewed: September 2012<br />Reviewed: [[Special:PermanentLink/7488\|January 2013]] <br />Reviewed: [[Special:PermanentLink/9120\|January 2016]] <br />Revised: [[Special:PermanentLink/11888\|May 2017]]<br />Revised: [[Special:PermanentLink/13675\|September 2020]]<br />Revised: [[Special:PermanentLink/14564\|December 2021]]<br />Revised: [[Special:PermanentLink/15294\|November 2023]] <br />Revised: [[Special:PermanentLink/15619\|March 2024]] ([[Special:Diff/15294/15619\|changes]])<br />Revised: [[Special:PermanentLink/16911\|March 2025]] ([[Special:Diff/15619/16911\|changes]])<br />Revised: August 2025 (administrative) ([[Special:Diff/16911/{{REVISIONID}}\|changes]])</td>
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	<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">In addition to the requirements of the Graduate College of the University of Nebraska, the College of Nursing considers students for admission to the nursing PhD program. Requirements for admission to the PhD program in addition to those listed in the Graduate Studies catalog include:</p>		<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">In addition to the requirements of the Graduate College of the University of Nebraska, the College of Nursing considers students for admission to the nursing PhD program. Requirements for admission to the PhD program in addition to those listed in the Graduate Studies catalog include:</p>
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	<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">BSN required for BSN-PhD program. BSN and master’s degree in nursing or relevant field from an accredited school required for Master's-PhD program. </li>		<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">BSN required for BSN-PhD program. BSN (or equivalent from an international program) and master’s degree in nursing or relevant field from an accredited school required for Master's-PhD program. </li>
	<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">General congruence between research interests of the applicant with a faculty research advisor, the program’s goals, and the resources of the university.</li>		<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">General congruence between research interests of the applicant with a faculty research advisor, the program’s goals, and the resources of the university.</li>
	<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">Professional accomplishments as evidenced by a biographical sketch including a description of the applicant’s goals relative to their professional career.</li>		<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">Professional accomplishments as evidenced by a biographical sketch including a description of the applicant’s goals relative to their professional career.</li>
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	<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">Three letters of reference (preferably from persons holding a doctorate): two academic references, preferably one reference focusing on the applicant’s research ability, and one professional performance reference.</li>		<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">Three letters of reference (preferably from persons holding a doctorate): two academic references, preferably one reference focusing on the applicant’s research ability, and one professional performance reference.</li>
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	<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">United States citizens, prior to admission to the graduate program, must have successfully passed the NCLEX and be legally licensed to practice nursing in one of the 50 states. Foreign citizens entering the Master's-PhD program will need to successfully pass the NCLEX before being accepted to the program, and be legally licensed to practice nursing in the United States and shall provide evidence that they have the equivalent of a master’s degree in nursing. Exceptions may be made on an individual basis. Foreign citizens entering the BSN-PhD will be expected to pass the NCLEX as part of their degree program.</p>

	<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">If applicable, students must meet Registered Nurse licensure requirements in the particular state(s) in which they will be performing data collection.</p>

	<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">The PhD program faculty recommends applicants for admission to the PhD program to the PhD Affairs Council (PAC). PAC then recommends applicants for admission to the Dean for Graduate Studies. The applicant may appeal the recommendation of PAC according to Graduate Studies policy as listed in the Graduate Studies catalog.</p>		<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">The PhD program faculty recommends applicants for admission to the PhD program to the PhD Affairs Council (PAC). PAC then recommends applicants for admission to the Dean for Graduate Studies. The applicant may appeal the recommendation of PAC according to Graduate Studies policy as listed in the Graduate Studies catalog.</p>
	<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">Applications for admission are reviewed by the PhD nursing program faculty and PAC.</p>		<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">Applications for admission are reviewed by the PhD nursing program faculty and PAC.</p>

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	<td valign="top" width="60%">Responsible Reviewing Agency:<br /><div style="margin-left:3em; line-height:1.2;">PhD Affairs Council~~<br />Graduate Studies~~</div><br />Related Documents:<br /><div style="margin-left:3em; line-height:1.2;">[https://catalog.unmc.edu/graduate-studies/ Graduate Studies Catalog]</div></td>		<td valign="top" width="60%">Responsible Reviewing Agency:<br /><div style="margin-left:3em; line-height:1.2;">PhD Affairs Council</div><br />Related Documents:<br /><div style="margin-left:3em; line-height:1.2;">[https://catalog.unmc.edu/graduate-studies/ Graduate Studies Catalog]</div></td>
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	<td>Revised: April 1999<br />Reviewed: May 2011<br />Revised: July 2012<br />Reviewed: September 2012<br />Reviewed: [[Special:PermanentLink/7488\|January 2013]] <br />Reviewed: [[Special:PermanentLink/9120\|January 2016]] <br />Revised: [[Special:PermanentLink/11888\|May 2017]]<br />Revised: [[Special:PermanentLink/13675\|September 2020]]<br />Revised: [[Special:PermanentLink/14564\|December 2021]]<br />Revised: [[Special:PermanentLink/15294\|November 2023]] <br />Revised: March 2024 ([[Special:Diff/15294/{{REVISIONID}}\|changes]])</td>		<td>Revised: April 1999<br />Reviewed: May 2011<br />Revised: July 2012<br />Reviewed: September 2012<br />Reviewed: [[Special:PermanentLink/7488\|January 2013]] <br />Reviewed: [[Special:PermanentLink/9120\|January 2016]] <br />Revised: [[Special:PermanentLink/11888\|May 2017]]<br />Revised: [[Special:PermanentLink/13675\|September 2020]]<br />Revised: [[Special:PermanentLink/14564\|December 2021]]<br />Revised: [[Special:PermanentLink/15294\|November 2023]] <br />Revised: [[Special:PermanentLink/15619\|March 2024]] ([[Special:Diff/15294/15619\|changes]])<br />Revised: March 2025 ([[Special:Diff/15619/{{REVISIONID}}\|changes]])</td>
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	<td>Revised: April 1999<br />Reviewed: May 2011<br />Revised: July 2012<br />Reviewed: September 2012<br />Reviewed: [[~~CON Graduate Student Admission Policies - PhD Program version January 2013~~\|January 2013]]<br />Reviewed: [[~~CON Graduate Student Admission Policies - PhD Program version January 2016~~\|January 2016]]<br />Revised: [[~~CON Graduate Student Admission Policies - PhD Program version May 2017~~\|May 2017]]<br />Revised: [[~~CON Graduate Student Admission Policies - PhD Program version September 2020~~\|September 2020]]<br />Revised: [[~~CON Graduate Student Admission Policies - PhD Program version December 2021~~\|December 2021]]<br />Revised: ~~[[CON Graduate Student Admission Policies - PhD Program version November 2023\|November 2023]] (~~[[Special:~~Diff~~/~~14564/15293~~\|~~changes~~]])<br />Revised: March 2024 ([[Special:Diff/~~15293~~/{{REVISIONID}}\|changes]])</td>		<td>Revised: April 1999<br />Reviewed: May 2011<br />Revised: July 2012<br />Reviewed: September 2012<br />Reviewed: [[Special:PermanentLink/7488\|January 2013]] <br />Reviewed: [[Special:PermanentLink/9120\|January 2016]] <br />Revised: [[Special:PermanentLink/11888\|May 2017]]<br />Revised: [[Special:PermanentLink/13675\|September 2020]]<br />Revised: [[Special:PermanentLink/14564\|December 2021]]<br />Revised: [[Special:PermanentLink/15294\|November 2023]] <br />Revised: March 2024 ([[Special:Diff/15294/{{REVISIONID}}\|changes]])</td>
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	<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">In addition to the requirements of the Graduate College of the University of Nebraska, the College of Nursing considers students for admission to the nursing PhD program. Requirements for admission to the PhD program in addition to those listed in the Graduate Studies catalog include:</p>		<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">In addition to the requirements of the Graduate College of the University of Nebraska, the College of Nursing considers students for admission to the nursing PhD program. Requirements for admission to the PhD program in addition to those listed in the Graduate Studies catalog include:</p>
	<ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;max-width:67em !important;">		<ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;max-width:67em !important;">
	<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">BSN required for BSN-PhD program. BSN and master’s degree in nursing or relevant field from an accredited school required for ~~MSN~~-PhD program. </li>		<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">BSN required for BSN-PhD program. BSN and master’s degree in nursing or relevant field from an accredited school required for Master's-PhD program. </li>
	<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">General congruence between research interests of the applicant with a faculty research advisor, the program’s goals, and the resources of the university.</li>		<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">General congruence between research interests of the applicant with a faculty research advisor, the program’s goals, and the resources of the university.</li>
	<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">Professional accomplishments as evidenced by a biographical sketch including a description of the applicant’s goals relative to their professional career.</li>		<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">Professional accomplishments as evidenced by a biographical sketch including a description of the applicant’s goals relative to their professional career.</li>
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	<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">United States citizens, prior to admission to the graduate program, must have successfully passed the NCLEX and be legally licensed to practice nursing in one of the 50 states. Foreign citizens entering the ~~MSN~~-PhD program will need to successfully pass the NCLEX before being accepted to the program, and be legally licensed to practice nursing in the United States and shall provide evidence that they have the equivalent of a master’s degree in nursing. Exceptions may be made on an individual basis. Foreign citizens entering the BSN-PhD will be expected to pass the NCLEX as part of their degree program.</p>		<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">United States citizens, prior to admission to the graduate program, must have successfully passed the NCLEX and be legally licensed to practice nursing in one of the 50 states. Foreign citizens entering the Master's-PhD program will need to successfully pass the NCLEX before being accepted to the program, and be legally licensed to practice nursing in the United States and shall provide evidence that they have the equivalent of a master’s degree in nursing. Exceptions may be made on an individual basis. Foreign citizens entering the BSN-PhD will be expected to pass the NCLEX as part of their degree program.</p>

	<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">If applicable, students must meet Registered Nurse licensure requirements in the particular state(s) in which they will be performing data collection.</p>		<p style="margin-bottom:15px;max-width:70em !important;">If applicable, students must meet Registered Nurse licensure requirements in the particular state(s) in which they will be performing data collection.</p>