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<td width="60%"><big>'''Admission for Master’s Degree'''</big></td> | <td width="60%"><big>'''Admission Policies for Master’s Degree'''</big></td> | ||
<td width="40%"><big>Subsection: '''5.3.3'''</big></td> | <td width="40%"><big>Subsection: '''5.3.3'''</big></td> | ||
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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: April 2012 (at GAC Meeting)<br />Revised: [[Special:PermanentLink/7443|October 2014]]<br />Revised: [[Special:PermanentLink/7766|March 2016]] ([[Special:Diff/7443/7766|changes]])<br />Revised: [[Special:PermanentLink/12121|May 2016]] ([[Special:Diff/7766/12121|changes]])<br />Revised: [[SpecialPermanentLink/13605|March 2021]] ([[Special:Diff/12121/13605 | <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: [[Special:PermanentLink/7443|October 2014]]<br />Revised: [[Special:PermanentLink/7766|March 2016]] ([[Special:Diff/7443/7766|changes]])<br />Revised: [[Special:PermanentLink/12121|May 2016]] ([[Special:Diff/7766/12121|changes]])<br />Revised: [[SpecialPermanentLink/13605|March 2021]] ([[Special:Diff/12121/13605|changes]])</td> | ||
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<p style="margin-bottom:15px; max-width:70em !important;">Applicants from accredited baccalaureate programs in nursing are considered for admission to the CON’s Professional Graduate Nursing Degree Program at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. United States citizens, prior to admission to the graduate program, must be legally licensed to practice nursing in one of the 50 states. Foreign citizens not legally licensed to practice nursing in the United States shall provide evidence that they have the equivalent of a baccalaureate degree in nursing. Students, prior to enrollment in clinical courses, must meet Registered Nurse Licensure requirements in the particular state/states in which they are participating.</p> | <p style="margin-bottom:15px; max-width:70em !important;">Applicants from accredited baccalaureate programs in nursing are considered for admission to the CON’s Professional Graduate Nursing Degree Program at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. United States citizens, prior to admission to the graduate program, must be legally licensed to practice nursing in one of the 50 states. Foreign citizens not legally licensed to practice nursing in the United States shall provide evidence that they have the equivalent of a baccalaureate degree in nursing. Students, prior to enrollment in clinical courses, must meet Registered Nurse Licensure requirements in the particular state/states in which they are participating.</p> | ||
<p style="margin-bottom:15px; max-width:70em !important;">Applicants with an Associate Degree from an accredited program may apply to the CON’s LEAD specialty program. Applicants must refer to this specialty area for additional details.</p> | <p style="margin-bottom:15px; max-width:70em !important;">Applicants with an Associate Degree from an accredited program may apply to the CON’s LEAD specialty program. Applicants must refer to this specialty area for additional details.</p> | ||
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<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> | <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> | ||
<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> | <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> | ||
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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 | <li>BSN to MSN track: A BSN degree from a National League for Nursing Accrediting | ||
<li | Commission (NLNAC) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited | ||
<li | school of nursing with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.</li> | ||
<li | <li>Post-Masters’ track: A masters’ degree from a National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited school of nursing with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.</li> | ||
<li | <li>A personal statement that responds to specific questions addressing educational and professional goals including the applicant’s area of practice interest.</li> | ||
<li | <li>Curricula vitae or professional resume.</li> | ||
<li | <li>Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, including non-nursing coursework.</li> | ||
<li | <li>Three letters of recommendation (preferably from persons holding a doctorate) submitted electronically by the recommender.</li> | ||
<li>Interview conducted in person or via electronic technology.</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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<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> | <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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