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         <td width="60%"><big>'''Undergraduate Admission Requirements Policy'''</big></td>
         <td width="60%"><big>'''Undergraduate Admission Requirements'''</big></td>
         <td width="40%"><big>Subsection: '''5.2.3'''</big></td>
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         <td valign="top" width="60%">Responsible Reviewing Agency:<br /><div style="margin-left:3em; line-height:1.2;">Undergraduate Admission, Progression, Graduation and Scholarship/Grant Committee<br />
         <td valign="top" width="60%">Responsible Reviewing Agency:<br /><div style="margin-left:3em; line-height:1.2;">Undergraduate Admission, Progression, Graduation and Scholarship/Grant Committee</div><br />
Undergraduate Curriculum Committee (for prerequisite non-nursing courses)</div><br />Approving Agency:<div style="margin-left:3em; line-height:1.2;">General Faculty Organization</div></td>
<div style="margin-left:3em; line-height:1.2;">Undergraduate Curriculum Committee (for prerequisite non-nursing courses)</div><br />Approving Agency:<div style="margin-left:3em; line-height:1.2;">General Faculty Organization</div></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: [[CON Undergraduate Admission Requirements Policy version November 2012|November 2012]]<br />Revised: [[CON Undergraduate Admission Requirements Policy version January 2014|January 2014]]<br />Revised: [[CON Undergraduate Admission Requirements Policy version October 2014|October 2014]]<br />Revised: [[CON Undergraduate Admission Requirements Policy version September 2015|September 2015]]<br />Revised: [[CON Undergraduate Admission Requirements Policy version February 2016|February 2016]]<br />Revised: December 2016</td>
                 <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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         <td colspan="2">Related documents:<br /><div style="margin-left:3em; line-height:1.2;">[https://catalog.unmc.edu/general-information/student-policies-procedures/immunization-policy/ UNMC Immunization Policy]<br />Policies [[CON English as a Second Language - Undergraduate Students |5.2.5]] and [[CON_Requirements_for_Undergraduate_Graduation|5.2.31]]</div></td>
         <td colspan="2">Related documents:<br />
<ul>
<li style="margin-left:3em; line-height:1.2;">
[https://catalog.unmc.edu/general-information/student-policies-procedures/immunization-policy/ UNMC Immunization Policy]</li>
<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;">[[CON_Requirements_for_Undergraduate_Graduation|5.2.31 Requirements for Undergraduate Graduation]]</li>
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<p><strong>Effective Date Fall 2017</strong><br />Note: 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.</p>
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===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 Faculty of the College of Nursing develop admission criteria to be utilized in screening selected applicants.</p>
<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:70em !important;">
<ol style="max-width:67em !important;">
     <li style="margin-bottom:15px;">To be admitted into the nursing program/major, a student must:
     <li style="margin-bottom:15px;">To be admitted into the nursing program/major, a student must:
         <ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;">
         <ol style="max-width:64em !important;list-style-type: lower-alpha;">
             <li style="margin-bottom:15px; margin-top:15px;">Submit the following information:
             <li style="margin-bottom:15px; margin-top:15px;">Be at least 18 years of age</li>
            <li style="margin-bottom:15px;">Submit the following information:
                 <ul>
                 <ul>
                     <li>completed application form</li>
                     <li>completed application form in the College Application System (CAS)</li>
                     <li>official transcripts of all university/college course work</li>
                     <li>official transcripts of all university/college course work</li>
                     <li>two letters of recommendation</li>
                     <li>two letters of recommendation</li>
                     <li>campus preference</li>
                     <li>campus preference</li>
                     <li>disclosure statement</li>
                     <li>Personal Statements/Admission Bio-letter of status from any prior nursing program where a degree was not awarded</li>
                    <li>proof of active CNA certification</li>
                 </ul>
                 </ul>
             </li>
             </li>
             <li style="margin-bottom:15px;">Complete the following prerequisite college courses at any time prior to beginning Semester 1 nursing courses:
             <li style="margin-bottom:15px;">Choose a plan of study for the BSN:  Options include: the traditional BSN plan of study, the accelerated plan of study and the RN-BSN plan of study. 
                 <ul>
                 <ul>The options for traditional BSN plan of study are:
                     <li>English Composition I &amp; II</li>
                     <li style="margin-left:3em;">Four (4) semester Program of Study: please see attachment A </li>
                    <li>Introduction to Psychology</li>
                     <li style="margin-left:3em;">Six (6) semester Program of Study: please see attachment B</li>
                     <li>Introduction to Sociology</li>
                     <li style="margin-left:3em;">The accelerated BSN plan of study: please see attachment C</li>
                     <li>Ethics</li>
                     <li style="margin-left:3em;">The RN-BSN plan of study: please see attachment D.</li>
                     <li>Culture, Race, Ethnicity, Gender</li>
                    <li>Humanities</li>
                    <li>Political Science/Social Organization</li>
                    <li>Family &amp; Human Behavior</li>
                    <li>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>
                 </ul>
                 </ul>
</li>
</li>
            <li style="margin-bottom:15px;">Complete the following prerequisite college courses within 7 years of beginning Semester 1
nursing courses *
                <ul>
                    <li>College Algebra or higher</li>
                    <li>Human Anatomy</li>
                    <li>Human Physiology</li>
                    <li>Human Growth &amp; Development</li>
                    <li>Chemistry</li>
                    <li>Statistics</li>
                    <li>Microbiology</li>
                    <li>Nutrition</li>
                </ul>
<sup>*</sup> An exception to the 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 7-year rule is waived.
            </li>
           
         </ol>
         </ol>
     </li>
     </li>
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working in nursing or enrolled in a nursing program for the previous year, the 10 year rule is waived.</p>
<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">To be admitted into the traditional or accelerated nursing programs, the following criteria must also be met in addition to criteria on Attachment A, B, or C:
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      <li>Have college cumulative prerequisite grade point average of 3.0 or higher</li>
<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">The following courses require a letter grade assignment:
      <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>
<ul>
       <li>Complete a preadmission interview (Accelerated plan of study only).</li>
<li>Human Anatomy</li>
  </ul>
<li>Human Physiology</li>
<li>Chemistry</li>
<li>Statistics</li>
<li>Microbiology</li>
<li>Nutrition</li>
<li>College Algebra or higher</li>
</ul>
</li>
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<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">To be admitted into the Accelerated Nursing Program/major in addition to the requirements listed in requirement 1 and 2, the student must:
<ul>
<li>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>
</ul>
</li>
<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">To be admitted into the RN-BSN Nursing Program/major, in addition to the requirements listed in items 1 and 2, the student must:
    <ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;">
      <li>Document current RN licensure allowing practice in the state where clinicals will be conducted. Provisional admission may be granted to students who apply prior to obtaining licensure, but licensure will be required prior to beginning coursework.</li>
       <li>Complete and file an official course projection with the Student Services office.</li>
    </ol>
</li>
</li>
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<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">To be admitted into the nursing programs, the following criteria must also be met:
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<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">To be admitted into the RN-BSN nursing program, the following criteria must also be met in addition to criteria on Attachment D:
  <li>Have college cumulative prerequisite grade point average of 3.0 or higher.</li>
    <ul style="margin-left:3em;">
  <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 college cumulative prerequisite grade point average of 2.0 or higher</li>
  <li>Complete a preadmission interview if requested.</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>Submit Appraisal Form, if applicable, from any previously attended nursing program.</li>
        <li>Complete a preadmission interview if requested.</li>
  <li>Provisional admission may be granted to applicants for the RN-BSN program who meet admission criteria.</li>
       
</ol>
    </ul>
</li>
</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:
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;">
    <ul style="margin-left:3em;">
  <li>Student’s prioritized campus preference(s).</li>
      <li>Number of prerequisites courses completed.</li>
  <li>Prerequisite grade point average of 3.3 or above.</li>
      <li>Student’s prioritized campus preference(s) (for traditional and accelerated).</li>
  <li>Two satisfactory recommendations.</li>  
      <li>Prerequisite grade point average.</li>
  <li>Greater number of prerequisite courses completed.</li>
      <li>Two satisfactory recommendations.</li>
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    </ul>
</ol>
</li>
</li>
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<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">Final acceptance is dependent upon the successful completion of all admission requirements and prerequisite courses and upon receipt of the following:
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<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">Final acceptance is dependent upon the successful completion of all admission requirements and upon receipt of the following:
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        <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 [https://catalog.unmc.edu/general-information/student-policies-procedures/immunization-policy/ UNMC Policy].<br />In addition to the UNMC Immunization Policy:
        <li>Proof of active CNA certification or if LPN license</li>
             <ul>                 
        <li>Unencumbered RN licensure for RN-BSN</li>
                 <li><strong>FLU IMMUNIZATION</strong> All students are required to have an annual flu immunization.
        <li>UNMC College of Nursing compliance forms</li>
                  <ul>
        <li>Submit Technical Standards worksheet.</li>
                      <li>Students admitted to the program for the summer semester are required to receive the flu immunization in the fall prior to matriculation.</li>
         <li>Proof of immunization or immunity as defined by UNMC Policy.  
                      <li>Students admitted to the program for the fall semester are required to receive the flu immunization during the 1st vaccination period after matriculation.</li>
        </li>
                  </ul>
        <li>In addition to the UNMC Immunization Policy:
             <ul style="margin-left:3em;">                 
                 <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>
            <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 may need renewal prior to graduation.
                    <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>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>
                 </li>
                 </li>
            <li><strong>MENINGOCOCCAL</strong> The College of Nursing recommends the meningococcal immunization.</li>
             </ul>
             </ul>
         </li>
         </li>
    <li>Submit Technical Standards worksheet.</li>
      </ul>
    <li>Verification of current certification valid for the academic year in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for health professionals. This is defined as Basic Life Support for infant, child and adult one man/two man and AED training. Verification of current CPR must be documented annually through graduation.</li>
    </ol>
</li>
</li>
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<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">Students will <span style="text-decoration:underline;">not</span> be allowed to enroll in clinical nursing courses without meeting immunization and BLS requirements.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">Students will not be allowed to attend clinical nursing courses without meeting immunization and BLS requirements.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">The complete mandatory UNMC background check is required prior to the first day of class.</li>
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<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">Drug screening tests may be required prior to clinical placement at the discretion of the clinical agencies.</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>
<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>
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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>
</ol>
</ol>
===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>
<ul style="max-width:67em !important; margin-left:3em;">
    <li style="margin-bottom:15px;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Complete the following prerequisite college courses at any time prior to beginning Semester one (1) nursing courses: *
        <ul style="max-width:64em !important; margin-left:3em;">
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;English Composition I</li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;English Composition II</li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Introduction to Psychology</li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Introduction to Sociology</li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ethics</li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Culture, Race, Ethnicity, Gender</li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Humanities</li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Political Science/Social Organization</li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Family & Human Behavior</li>
        </ul>
<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 style="margin-bottom:15px;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;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;">
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;College Algebra or higher</li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Human Anatomy</li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Human Physiology</li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Human Growth & Development</li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Chemistry</li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Statistics</li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Microbiology</li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nutrition</li>
        </ul>
    </li>
    <li style="margin-bottom:15px;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The following courses require a letter grade assignment:
        <ul style="max-width:64em !important; margin-left:3em;">
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Human Anatomy</li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Human Physiology</li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Chemistry</li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Statistics</li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Microbiology</li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nutrition</li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;College Algebra or higher</li>
        </ul>
    </li>
    <li style="margin-bottom:15px;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The following courses require a lab:
        <ul style="max-width:64em !important; margin-left:3em;">
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Human Anatomy</li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Human Physiology</li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Chemistry</li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Microbiology</li>
        </ul>
    </li>
</ul>
===ATTACHMENT B:  THE TRADITIONAL BSN PROGRAM OF STUDY FOR SIX (6) SEMESTER:===
<p>For the program of study for  six  (6) semesters, the student is required to: </p>
<ul style="max-width:67em !important; margin-left:3em;">
    <li style="margin-bottom:15px;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Complete the nine (9) following prerequisite college courses and at least one additional course from the list below and at any time prior to beginning  Semester 1 of the 6 semester program:
        <ul style="max-width:64em !important; margin-left:3em;">
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;College Algebra or higher</li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Human Anatomy </li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Human Physiology  </li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Human Growth & Development</li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Chemistry  </li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Statistics</li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Microbiology</li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;English Composition I </li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;English Composition II</li>
        </ul>
    </li>
    <li style="margin-bottom:15px;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Complete the following prerequisite college courses PRIOR TO Semester three (3) of the 6 semester program  to total 120 credit hours necessary for completion of the nursing program. (See [[CON Requirements for Undergraduate Graduation|Policy 5.2.31]])
        <ul style="max-width:64em !important; margin-left:3em;">
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Introduction to Psychology</li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Introduction to Sociology</li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ethics </li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Culture, Race, Ethnicity, Gender </li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Humanities</li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Political Science/Social Organization</li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Family & Human Behavior </li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nutrition</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;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;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;">
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Human Anatomy</li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Human Physiology</li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Chemistry</li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Statistics</li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Microbiology</li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nutrition</li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;College Algebra or higher</li>
        </ul>
    </li>
    <li style="margin-bottom:15px;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In consideration of any of the prerequisites, the following courses require a lab:
        <ul style="max-width:64em !important; margin-left:3em;">
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Human Anatomy</li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Human Physiology</li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Chemistry</li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Microbiology</li>
        </ul>
    </li>
</ul>
===ATTACHMENT C:  THE ACCELERATED  BSN PROGRAM OF STUDY FOR ONE YEAR: ===
<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;">
    <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;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;CNA Certification </li>
    <li style="margin-bottom:15px;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Complete the following prerequisite college courses at any time prior to beginning Semester one (1) nursing courses: *
        <ul style="max-width:64em !important; margin-left:3em;">
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;English Composition I</li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;English Composition II</li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Introduction to Psychology</li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Introduction to Sociology</li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ethics</li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Culture, Race, Ethnicity, Gender</li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Humanities</li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Political Science/Social Organization</li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Family & Human Behavior</li>
        </ul>
    </li>
    <li style="margin-bottom:15px;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;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>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;College Algebra or higher</li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Human Anatomy</li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Human Physiology</li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Human Growth & Development</li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Chemistry</li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Statistics</li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Microbiology</li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nutrition</li>
        </ul>
    </li>
    <li style="margin-bottom:15px;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In consideration of any of the prerequisites, the following courses require a letter grade assignment:
        <ul style="max-width:64em !important; margin-left:3em;">
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Human Anatomy</li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Human Physiology</li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Chemistry</li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Statistics</li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Microbiology</li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nutrition</li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Intermediate College Algebra or higher</li>
        </ul>
    </li>
    <li style="margin-bottom:15px;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In consideration of any of the prerequisites, the following courses require a lab:
        <ul style="max-width:64em !important; margin-left:3em;">
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Human Anatomy</li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Human Physiology</li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Chemistry</li>
            <li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Microbiology</li>
        </ul>
    </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 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: ===
<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>

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UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER
COLLEGE OF NURSING
Undergraduate Admission Requirements Subsection: 5.2.3
Section 5.0 - Student Policies Originating Date: May 1973
Responsible Reviewing Agency:
Undergraduate Admission, Progression, Graduation and Scholarship/Grant Committee

Undergraduate Curriculum Committee (for prerequisite non-nursing courses)

Approving Agency:
General Faculty Organization
Revised: April 2000
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Purpose

Establishes criteria for admission into the undergraduate program.

Scope

This policy applies to undergraduate applicants.

Policy

The faculty of the College of Nursing develop admission criteria to be utilized in screening selected applicants.

Admission Requirements:

  1. To be admitted into the nursing program/major, a student must:
    1. Be at least 18 years of age
    2. Submit the following information:
      • completed application form in the College Application System (CAS)
      • official transcripts of all university/college course work
      • two letters of recommendation
      • campus preference
      • Personal Statements/Admission Bio-letter of status from any prior nursing program where a degree was not awarded
    3. Choose a plan of study for the BSN: Options include: the traditional BSN plan of study, the accelerated plan of study and the RN-BSN plan of study.
        The options for traditional BSN plan of study are:
      • Four (4) semester Program of Study: please see attachment A
      • Six (6) semester Program of Study: please see attachment B
      • The accelerated BSN plan of study: please see attachment C
      • The RN-BSN plan of study: please see attachment D.
  1. To be admitted into the traditional or accelerated nursing programs, the following criteria must also be met in addition to criteria on Attachment A, B, or C:
    • Have college cumulative prerequisite grade point average of 3.0 or higher
    • 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).
    • Complete a preadmission interview (Accelerated plan of study only).
  2. To be admitted into the RN-BSN nursing program, the following criteria must also be met in addition to criteria on Attachment D:
    • Have college cumulative prerequisite grade point average of 2.0 or higher
    • 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).
    • Complete a preadmission interview if requested.
  3. Acceptance into the nursing program is a competitive and selective process. Priority admittance into the nursing program is given based on the following criteria:
    • Number of prerequisites courses completed.
    • Student’s prioritized campus preference(s) (for traditional and accelerated).
    • Prerequisite grade point average.
    • Two satisfactory recommendations.
  4. Final acceptance is dependent upon the successful completion of all admission requirements and upon receipt of the following:
    • signed document with the choice of plan of study
    • Completed medical health forms
    • Proof of active CNA certification or if LPN license
    • Unencumbered RN licensure for RN-BSN
    • UNMC College of Nursing compliance forms
    • Submit Technical Standards worksheet.
    • Proof of immunization or immunity as defined by UNMC Policy.
    • In addition to the UNMC Immunization Policy:
      • FLU IMMUNIZATION All students are required to have an annual flu immunization.
        Immunization must occur between September 1 and December 31.
      • MENINGOCOCCAL The College of Nursing recommends the meningococcal immunization.
      • 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.
        • American Heart Association is the preferred certifying agency; further, many clinical agencies require American Heart Association CPR certification.
        • 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.
  5. Students will not be allowed to attend clinical nursing courses without meeting immunization and BLS requirements.
  6. 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.
  7. International professional nurses seeking admission into the RN to BSN Program will be evaluated on an individual basis including Policy 5.2.5 English as a Second Language-Undergraduate Students.

ATTACHMENT A: THE TRADITIONAL BSN PROGRAM OF STUDY FOR Four (4) SEMESTER

For the program of study for four (4) semesters, the student is required to:

  •    Complete the following prerequisite college courses at any time prior to beginning Semester one (1) nursing courses: *
    •    English Composition I
    •    English Composition II
    •    Introduction to Psychology
    •    Introduction to Sociology
    •    Ethics
    •    Culture, Race, Ethnicity, Gender
    •    Humanities
    •    Political Science/Social Organization
    •    Family & Human Behavior

    * 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 Policy 5.2.31).

  •    Complete the following prerequisite college courses within seven (7) years PRIOR TO beginning Semester one (1) nursing courses *
    •    College Algebra or higher
    •    Human Anatomy
    •    Human Physiology
    •    Human Growth & Development
    •    Chemistry
    •    Statistics
    •    Microbiology
    •    Nutrition
  •    The following courses require a letter grade assignment:
    •    Human Anatomy
    •    Human Physiology
    •    Chemistry
    •    Statistics
    •    Microbiology
    •    Nutrition
    •    College Algebra or higher
  •    The following courses require a lab:
    •    Human Anatomy
    •    Human Physiology
    •    Chemistry
    •    Microbiology

ATTACHMENT B: THE TRADITIONAL BSN PROGRAM OF STUDY FOR SIX (6) SEMESTER:

For the program of study for six (6) semesters, the student is required to:

  •    Complete the nine (9) following prerequisite college courses and at least one additional course from the list below and at any time prior to beginning Semester 1 of the 6 semester program:
    •    College Algebra or higher
    •    Human Anatomy
    •    Human Physiology
    •    Human Growth & Development
    •    Chemistry
    •    Statistics
    •    Microbiology
    •    English Composition I
    •    English Composition II
  •    Complete the following prerequisite college courses PRIOR TO Semester three (3) of the 6 semester program to total 120 credit hours necessary for completion of the nursing program. (See Policy 5.2.31)
    •    Introduction to Psychology
    •    Introduction to Sociology
    •    Ethics
    •    Culture, Race, Ethnicity, Gender
    •    Humanities
    •    Political Science/Social Organization
    •    Family & Human Behavior
    •    Nutrition

    * 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 Policy 5.2.31).

  •    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:
    •    Human Anatomy
    •    Human Physiology
    •    Chemistry
    •    Statistics
    •    Microbiology
    •    Nutrition
    •    College Algebra or higher
  •    In consideration of any of the prerequisites, the following courses require a lab:
    •    Human Anatomy
    •    Human Physiology
    •    Chemistry
    •    Microbiology

ATTACHMENT C: THE ACCELERATED BSN PROGRAM OF STUDY FOR ONE YEAR:

For the program of study for the accelerated BSN program, the student is required to

  • 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.
  •    CNA Certification
  •    Complete the following prerequisite college courses at any time prior to beginning Semester one (1) nursing courses: *
    •    English Composition I
    •    English Composition II
    •    Introduction to Psychology
    •    Introduction to Sociology
    •    Ethics
    •    Culture, Race, Ethnicity, Gender
    •    Humanities
    •    Political Science/Social Organization
    •    Family & Human Behavior
  •    Complete the following prerequisite college courses within 7 years PRIOR TO beginning Semester 1 nursing courses *
    •    College Algebra or higher
    •    Human Anatomy
    •    Human Physiology
    •    Human Growth & Development
    •    Chemistry
    •    Statistics
    •    Microbiology
    •    Nutrition
  •    In consideration of any of the prerequisites, the following courses require a letter grade assignment:
    •    Human Anatomy
    •    Human Physiology
    •    Chemistry
    •    Statistics
    •    Microbiology
    •    Nutrition
    •    Intermediate College Algebra or higher
  •    In consideration of any of the prerequisites, the following courses require a lab:
    •    Human Anatomy
    •    Human Physiology
    •    Chemistry
    •    Microbiology

* 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 Policy 5.2.31).

ATTACHMENT D: THE RN-BSN PROGRAM OF STUDY:

To be admitted into the RN-BSN Nursing Program/major, the student must:

  • Document provisional RN licensure or current RN licensure allowing practice in the state where clinicals will be conducted.
    • Guidelines relating to Provisional RN licensure will be followed according to Nebraska State Board of Nursing rules (i.e.: time allowed with provisional license)
    • Complete and file an official course projection with the Student Services office.
  • Complete the following prerequisite college courses within 7 years prior to beginning Semester 1 nursing courses *
    • College Algebra or higher
    • Human Anatomy
    • Human Physiology
    • Human Growth & Development
    • Chemistry
    • Statistics
    • Microbiology
    • Nutrition
    • English Composition I
    • English Composition II

    * 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.

  • 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 Policy 5.2.31)
    • Introduction to Psychology
    • Introduction to Sociology
    • Ethics
    • Culture, Race, Ethnicity, Gender
    • Humanities
    • Political Science/Social Organization
    • Family & Human Behavior

    * 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 Policy 5.2.31).

  • The following courses require a letter grade assignment:
    • Human Anatomy
    • Human Physiology before
    • Chemistry
    • Statistics
    • Microbiology
    • Nutrition
    • College Algebra or higher
  • The following courses require a lab:
    • Human Anatomy
    • Human Physiology
    • Chemistry
    • Microbiology