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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: [[CON Admission Policies for Master's Degree version April 2012|April 2012]] (at GAC Meeting)<br />Revised: [[CON Admission Policies for Master Degree version October 2014|October 2014]]<br />Revised: [[CON Admission Policies for Master Degree version March 2016|March 2016]]<br />Revised: May 2016</td> | <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: [[CON Admission Policies for Master's Degree version April 2012|April 2012]] (at GAC Meeting)<br />Revised: [[CON Admission Policies for Master Degree version October 2014|October 2014]]<br />Revised: [[CON Admission Policies for Master Degree version March 2016|March 2016]]<br />Revised: [[CON Admission Policies for Master Degree version May 2016|May 2016]]<br />Revised: March 2021</td> | ||
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<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> | <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 Nursing Affairs Committee. The CON’s Professional Graduate Nursing Affairs Committee | <p style="margin-bottom:15px; max-width:70em !important;">Faculty representing specialty areas recommend applicants for admission to the CON’s Professional Graduate Nursing Affairs Committee.</p> | ||
<p style="margin-bottom:15px; max-width:70em !important;">The CON’s Professional Graduate Nursing 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: | <li style="margin-bottom:15px;">The following guidelines may be used to evaluate applicants: | ||
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<li>Curricula vitae or professional resume.</li> | <li>Curricula vitae or professional resume.</li> | ||
<li>Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, including non-nursing coursework.</li> | <li>Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, including non-nursing coursework.</li> | ||
<li>Three letters of recommendation (preferably from persons holding a doctorate) submitted electronically by the recommender | <li>Three letters of recommendation (preferably from persons holding a doctorate) submitted electronically by the recommender.</li> | ||
<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> | <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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