CON Admission for Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree: Difference between revisions
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<p style="margin-bottom:15px; max-width:70em !important;">United States citizens, prior to admission to the professional nursing graduate degree 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 or masters’ degree in nursing. Prior to enrollment in clinical courses, students must hold a Registered Nurse Licensure in the particular state/states in which they are participating.</p> | <p style="margin-bottom:15px; max-width:70em !important;">United States citizens, prior to admission to the professional nursing graduate degree 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 or masters’ degree in nursing. Prior to enrollment in clinical courses, students must hold a Registered Nurse Licensure in the particular state/states in which they are participating.</p> | ||
==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 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 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> | ||
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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>--> | ||
==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> | ||