CON Admission for Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree: Difference between revisions

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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 College of Nursing’s (CON’s) Professional Graduate Nursing Degree Program at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom:15px; max-width:70em !important;">Applicants from accredited baccalaureate programs in nursing are considered for admission to the College of Nursing’s (CON’s) Professional Graduate Nursing Degree Program at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom:15px; text-decoration:underline;">Post-Masters DNP</p>
<p style="margin-bottom:15px; text-decoration:underline;">Post-Masters DNP</p>
<p style="margin-bottom:15px;">Applicants from accredited masters’ programs in nursing are considered for admission to the CON’s Professional Graduate Nursing Program at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom:15px; max-width:70em !important;">Applicants from accredited masters’ programs in nursing are considered for admission to the CON’s Professional Graduate Nursing Program at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom:15px; text-decoration:underline;">All applicants</p>
<p style="margin-bottom:15px; text-decoration:underline;">All applicants</p>
<p style="margin-bottom:15px;">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 and/or masters’ 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;">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 and/or masters’ 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; 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;">Applicants whose language of nurture is not English must present current (within the last five 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 five 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>The minimum scoring standards:</p>
<p>The minimum scoring standards:</p>
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             <li>Internet Based TOEFL (iBT): minimum score of 22 in the Reading, Listening and Writing sections and a minimum score of 26 in the Speaking section.</li>
             <li>Internet Based TOEFL (iBT): minimum score of 22 in the Reading, Listening and Writing sections and a minimum score of 26 in the Speaking section.</li>
<li>Pearson Test of English (PTE): minimum score of 59 in the Reading, Listening and Writing sections and a minimum score of 71 in the Speaking section.</li>
<li>Pearson Test of English (PTE): minimum score of 59 in the Reading, Listening and Writing sections and a minimum score of 71 in the Speaking section.</li>
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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; max-width:70em !important;">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; max-width:70em !important;">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; 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; 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.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom:15px;">The CON’s Professional Graduate Nursing Admission, Progression, Graduation and Scholarship
<p style="margin-bottom:15px; max-width:70em !important;">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>
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>
<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 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.</li>
<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 3.0 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>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>
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and practice experience in the nursing profession.</li>
and practice experience in the nursing profession.</li>
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<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>
<p style="max-width:70em !important;">Admission is recommended for the most highly qualified applicants based on a match of career goals with the specialty and college’s resources.</p>