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===Evaluation of Applicants===
===Evaluation of Applicants===
<p style="margin-bottom:15px; max-width:70em !important;">Preference is given to residents of Nebraska, to individuals who wish to pursue study that can be adequately supported by the College’s resources, and to those who have adequate preparation. </p>
<p style="margin-bottom:15px; max-width:70em !important;">Preference is given to residents of Nebraska, to individuals who wish to pursue study that can be adequately supported by the College’s resources, and to those who have adequate preparation. </p>
===English as a Second Language===
<p style="margin-bottom:15px;">The following guidelines may be used to evaluate applicants:</p>
<p style="margin-bottom:15px; max-width:70em !important;">Applicants whose language of nurture is not English must present current (within the last 5 years) scores from instruments that measure listening, structure, reading, writing and oral communication competency in the English Language. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and the Pearson Test of English are acceptable examinations to demonstrate English language competency.</p>
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<p style="margin-bottom:15px; max-width:67em !important;">Applicants whose language of nurture is not English and who have completed a nursing degree from an accredited English–speaking university may have the English proficiency requirements waived.</p>
<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">BSN to MSN track: A BSN degree from an institution with a nursing education program that was accredited through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), or NLN Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA) at the time of graduation with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for full admission.</li>
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<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">Post-Graduate track: A master's or doctoral degree from an institution with a nursing education program that was accredited through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), or NLN Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA) at the time of graduation with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for full admission.</li>
    <li style="margin-bottom:15px;">The minimum scoring standards are as follows:
<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">If applicants have a GPA that is between 2.5 and 2.9, they may apply to be considered for provisional admission.</li>
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            <li style="margin-bottom:15px;">Internet Based TOEFL (iBT): minimum score of 22 in the Reading, Listening and Writing sections and a minimum score of 26 in the Speaking section.</li>
            <li style="margin-bottom:15px;">Pearson Test of English (PTE): minimum score of 59 in the Reading, Listening and Writing sections and a minimum score of 71 in the Speaking section.</li>
            <li style="margin-bottom:15px;">IELTS: minimum score of Band 6.5 in Reading, Listening and Writing sections and Band 7 in Speaking.</li>
           
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    <li style="margin-bottom:15px;">International applicants who originate from a country whose native language is English will be evaluated individually</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 Affairs committee.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom:15px; max-width:70em !important;">The CON’s Professional Graduate 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:
<ul>
<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">BSN to MSN track: A BSN degree from an institution with a nursing education program that was accredited through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), or NLN Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA) at the time of graduation with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">Post-Graduate track: A master's or doctoral degree from an institution with a nursing education program that was accredited through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), or NLN Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA) at the time of graduation with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">A personal statement that responds to specific questions addressing educational and professional goals including the applicant’s area of practice interest.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">Curricula vitae or professional resume.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">Curricula vitae or professional resume.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, including non-nursing coursework.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, including non-nursing coursework.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">Three letters of recommendation (preferably from persons holding a doctorate) submitted electronically by the recommender.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">Interview conducted in person or via electronic technology.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">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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</ul>
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<p style="max-width:70em !important;">Admission is recommended for those who meet the requirements for full or provisional admissions and based on the College's resources.</p>
<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">Admission is recommended for the most highly qualified applicants based on a match of career goals with the specialty and college’s resources.</li>
 
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===English as a Second Language===
<p style="margin-bottom:15px; max-width:70em !important;">Applicants whose language of nurture is not English must present current (within the last two years) scores from instruments that measure listening, structure, reading, writing and oral communication competency in the English language. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the Pearson Test of English (PTE), the International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS) or Duolingo are acceptable examinations to demonstrate English language competency.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom:15px; max-width:70em !important;">Applicants whose language of nurture is not English and who have completed a nursing degree from an accredited English–speaking university may have the English proficiency requirements waived.</p>
<p>The minimum scoring standards:</p>
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha; margin-bottom:15px; max-width:70em !important;">
            <li>TOEFL (iBT): Minimum total score of 92.</li>
<li>PTE: Minimum overall score of 59.</li>
<li>IELTS: Minimum band score of 6.5.</li>
<li>Duolingo: Minimum overall score of 120.</li>
        </ol>
<p style="margin-bottom:15px; max-width:70em !important;">International applicants who originate from a country whose native language is English will be evaluated individually.</p>
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