Admission Requirements

• Cumulative high school GPA of a 3.25 on a 4.0 scale, from an accredited high school or GED
• Cumulative GPA of a 3.25 on a 4.0 scale for high school math and science
• High school required courses:
  Four years of science (including biology and chemistry)
  Four years of math (including algebra I & II and geometry)
• Recommended courses:
  physics, calculus or trigonometry
• ACT composite score is optional
• Cumulative college GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. GPA requirement of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in science and math
• Applicants for whom English is a learned language must take the TOEFL English proficiency exam and score 550 PBT, or 79 iBT or better. TOEFL scores are valid from two years of the test date. If a student applies prior to the score expiration, the scores will be accepted
• Exemptions for the English proficiency requirement are granted for non-native speakers who have received a high school diploma or more advanced degree either from an accredited U.S. institution or from an institution outside the U.S. at which English is the official language of instruction
• International students should contact the Admissions Office for additional information and forms

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• Online application
• Cumulative high school GPA of a 2.75 on a 4.0 scale, from an accredited high school or GED for those out of high school two years or less
• Cumulative GPA of a 2.75 on a 4.0 scale for high school math/ science for those out of high school two years or less
• ACT is not required
• Recommended high school courses:
  Science - Biology, Chemistry, and Anatomy and Physiology

  Math - Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry

• Cumulative College GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and math/science GPA, if applicable
• Interview required, invitation will be sent to eligible applicants on a space available basis
• Applicants for whom English is a learned language must take the TOEFL English proficiency exam and score 550 PBT, or 79 iBT or better. TOEFL scores are valid from two years of the test date. If a student applies prior to the score expiration, the scores will be accepted
• Exemptions for the English proficiency requirement are granted for non-native speakers who have received a high school diploma or more advanced degree either from an accredited U.S. institution or from an institution outside the U.S. at which English is the official language of instruction

• Online application
• Cumulative College GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Cumulative College Math/Science GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Completed bachelor’s degree or a minimum of 6 college semesters at full-time student status completed
• Interview required, invitation will be sent to eligible applicants on a space available basis
• All prerequisite courses must be completed prior to beginning program. Students must earn at least a C grade in these prerequisite courses to be considered as transfer credit
• Applicants for whom English is a learned language must take the TOEFL English proficiency exam and score 550 PBT, or 79 iBT or better. TOEFL scores are valid from two years of the test date. If a student applies prior to the score expiration, the scores will be accepted
• Exemptions for the English proficiency requirement are granted for non-native speakers who have received a high school diploma or more advanced degree either from an accredited U.S. institution or from an institution outside the U.S. at which English is the official language of instruction

• Online application
• Cumulative high school GPA of a 2.75 on a 4.0 scale, from an accredited high school or GED for those out of high school two years or less
• Cumulative GPA of a 2.75 on a 4.0 scale for high school math/ science for those out of high school two years or less
• ACT is not required
• Awareness activity to familiarize you more with the profession:
  • Shadowing at a local health care facility or in our skills labs
  • ARDMS Videos: Real Talk Sonography: A Video Series Presented by ARDMS
  • SDMS Website: Resources – What is Sonography?
  • Bryan College of Health Sciences Sonography Program Website
• Cumulative College GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and math/science GPA, if applicable
• Interview is required and an invitation to interview will be sent to eligible applicants on a space available basis
• Applicants for whom English is a learned language must take the TOEFL English proficiency exam and score 550 PBT, or 79 iBT or better. TOEFL scores are valid from two years of the test date. If a student applies prior to the score expiration, the scores will be accepted
• Exemptions for the English proficiency requirement are granted for non-native speakers who have received a high school diploma or more advanced degree either from an accredited U.S. institution or from an institution outside the U.S. at which English is the official language of instruction

• Cumulative high school GPA of a 2.75 on a 4.0 scale, from an accredited high school or GED
• ACT composite score is optional
• Cumulative College GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, if applicable
• Applicants for whom English is a learned language may be asked to take the TOEFL English proficiency exam and score 550 paper based, 213 computer based or 70 internet based or better
• International Students should contact the Admissions Office for additional information and forms

• Graduated or will graduate by program start from an accredited associate's degree program
• Applicants for whom English is a learned language may be asked to take the TOEFL English proficiency exam and must score 550 paper based, 213 computer based or 70 internet based or better

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• A minimum of one year as a practicing registered nurse (RN)
• Hold a non-nursing bachelor’s degree
• GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in RN program
  GPA under 3.0 may be considered for provisional admission
• Current, unencumbered license as a professional registered nurse in the state where practicum will occur

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• Bachelor's degree with major in nursing from a regionally accredited institution with nursing program accreditation
• GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in RN program. GPAs under 3.0 may be considered for provisional admission
• Current, unencumbered license as a professional registered nurse (RN) in Nebraska, or the state where practicum will occur
• Official Transcript(s) from graduating institutions
• Two professional references on this form; one from applicant’s RN program faculty and one from applicant’s nursing or healthcare employer/supervisor. Two employer references may be used by those whose graduation date was more than five years ago. We recommend providing each reference with a self-addressed, stamped envelope to return the Reference Form to the College
• Sample of academic writing. Sample may be from previous academic courses
• A brief explanation of the applicant’s professional goals, how the degree will help you attain your goals, and how your goals are compatible with program philosophy and outcomes. (Not to exceed two pages.)

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• Master's degree with major in nursing (MSN) from a regionally accredited institution with nursing program accreditation
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in MSN program
• Current, unencumbered license as a professional registered nurse (RN)
• Applicants for whom English is a learned language must score 550 paper based/213 computer based or better on the TOEFL English proficiency examination (School code: 6058)
• Official college transcripts from graduating institutions
• Two professional references; one from applicant’s graduate nursing faculty and one from applicant’s nursing or healthcare employer/supervisor. Two employer references may be used by those whose graduation date was more than five years ago.
• Meeting with program faculty member or graduate recruiter
• Sample of academic writing
• Narrative explanation of: How the applicant’s professional goals are consistent with the program purpose statement and program outcomes and potential research topics of interest (not to exceed three pages)

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• Hold an active, unencumbered license as a professional Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Nebraska with multi-state privileges (or be eligible for an active, unencumbered licensure in Nebraska with multi-state privileges)
• Hold a Baccalaureate degree in nursing or in an appropriate related discipline
• Overall grade point average of 3.0 or better (on a 4.0 scale) for all collegiate work in order to be considered for admission into the program. An overall grade point of 3.2 is preferred for the basic science courses
• GRE scores, Bryan College of Health Sciences code: 1244

• Prerequisite courses: Statistics, Chemistry (one course), Microbiology, Anatomy, and Physiology

• Hold current provider status in the American heart Association approved Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Required upon Enrollment into the program
• Have a minimum of one year of experience as a registered professional nurse in which the applicant has had the opportunity to develop as an independent decision maker, demonstrate psychomotor skills and develop the ability to use and interpret advanced monitoring techniques based on knowledge of physiologic and pharmacologic principles. The School of Nurse Anesthesia prefers that applicants have two years of experience as a Registered Nurse upon entrance into the program
• Clinical skills should include hemodynamic monitoring, arrhythmia identification, blood gas interpretation, initiation of peripheral lines, universal precautions and use of vasoactive drugs, alpha/beta blockers and anti-arrhythmia medications

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• Associate's degree from an accredited institution
• Cumulative GPA of a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for college coursework
• TOEFL may be required for applications for whom English is a learned language

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• MSN from a program with accreditation from ACEN, CCNE, or CNEA
• GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in MSN
• Official college transcripts from MSN program
• Current, unencumbered license as a professional registered nurse
• Two professional references: Prefer one from applicant’s MSN program faculty and one from applicant’s supervisor
• Statement of your professional goals for attaining this certificate. Not to exceed one page
• TOEFL is required for applicants who have not earned a degree from an institution where English is the primary language of instruction

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• Cumulative GPA of a 2.75 on a 4.0 scale

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• Cumulative GPA of a 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
• Student at Lincoln Northwest High School

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