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==Guidelines==
==Guidelines==
<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;">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, and is the official voting body;  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>
==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;">The following guidelines may be used to evaluate applicants:</p>
<p style="margin-bottom:15px;">The following guidelines may be used to evaluate applicants:</p>
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<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">BSN to DNP 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;">BSN to DNP 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>
<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 3.4 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 3.4 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;">If applicants have a GPA that is between 2.5 and 2.9, they may apply to be considered for provisional admission.</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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<p style="max-width:70em !important;">Admission is recommended for the most highly qualified applicants based on a match of career goals with the specialty and college’s resources.</p>
<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>