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<p style="margin-bottom:15px;">International applicants who originate from a country whose native language is English will be evaluated individually</p> | <p style="margin-bottom:15px;">International applicants who originate from a country whose native language is English will be evaluated individually</p> | ||
<p 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.</p> | <p 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.</p> | ||
<p style="margin-bottom:15px; text-decoration:underline;">Guidelines:</p> | |||
<p style="margin-bottom:15px;">Faculty representing specialty areas recommend applicants for admission to the CON’s Professional Graduate Nursing Admission, Progression, Graduation and Scholarship Committee.</p> | |||
<p style="margin-bottom:15px;">The CON’s Professional Graduate Nursing Admission, Progression, Graduation and Scholarship | |||
Committee is the official voting body, reviews all recommendations for admission from specialty areas, and is the official voting body; a two-thirds voting majority is required for admission. 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 and time for their proposed program.</p> | |||
<p style="margin-bottom:15px;">The following guidelines are used to evaluate applicants:</p> | |||
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<li>BSN to DNP track: A BSN 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 3.4 on a 4.0 scale./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 3.4 on a 4.0 scale.</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>Curricula vitae or professional resume</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>A personal or telephone interview.</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> | |||
</ul> | |||
<p>Admission is recommended for the most highly qualified applicants based on a match of career goals with the specialty and college’s resources.</p> | |||