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         <td align="center" colspan="2"><big>'''UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER<br />COLLEGE OF NURSING'''</big></td>
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         <td width="60%">Section 5.0 - Students</td>
         <td width="60%">Section 5.0 - Student Policies</td>
         <td width="40%">Originating Date: May, 1982</td>
         <td width="40%">Originating Date: May 1982</td>
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         <td valign="top" width="60%">Responsible Reviewing Agency:<br /><div style="margin-left:3em; line-height:1.2;">Professional Graduate Nursing Admission, Progression, Graduation and Scholarship Committee</div></td>
         <td valign="top" width="60%">Responsible Reviewing Agency:<br /><div style="margin-left:3em; line-height:1.2;">Professional Graduate Nursing Affairs Committee</div></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: October, 2014</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: 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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===Policy:===
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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>
<p style="margin-bottom:15px; text-decoration:underline;">English as a Second Language</p>
<p style="margin-bottom:15px; text-decoration:underline;">English as a Second Language</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: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>
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     <li style="margin-bottom:15px;">The minimum scoring standards are as follows:
     <li style="margin-bottom:15px;">The minimum scoring standards are as follows:
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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 Admission, Progression, Graduation and Scholarship Committee. The CON’s Professional Graduate Nursing Admission, Progression, Graduation and Scholarship Committee is the official voting body and 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>
<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>
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<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. At least one letter should be from a faculty member in the applicant’s previous program who can attest to the applicant’s ability to successfully complete the program.</li>
<li>Three letters of recommendation (preferably from persons holding a doctorate) submitted electronically by the recommender.</li>
<li>A personal or telephone interview.</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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