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During a recent visit to Gering, Nebraska, UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, and Lepaine Sharp-McHenry, DNP, dean of the UNMC College of Nursing, signed a memorandum of understanding that will provide eligible students from Gering Public High School with a pathway into the college.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a signing ceremony on March 24, Drs. Davies and Sharp-McHenry met with Superintendent Nicole Regan, EdD, of Gering Public Schools.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Attending the MOU signing ceremony were, from left, Haley Hays, DNP, interim assistant dean of the UNMC College of Nursing-Western Division; Superintendent Nicole Regan, EdD, of Gering Public Schools; UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD; and Lepaine Sharp-McHenry, DNP, dean of the UNMC College of Nursing.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The memorandum of understanding will allow the UNMC College of Nursing to provide information and advisement regarding admission to the college\u2019s BSN program to students enrolled in Gering Public High School\u2019s Career Pathway Program. High school students can receive guaranteed early admission into the BSN\u00a0program,\u00a0as\u00a0long as\u00a0they meet all\u00a0nursing\u00a0prerequisite requirements and complete the\u00a0UNMC College of Nursing\u2019s\u00a0admission process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are proud to partner with Gering Public Schools in creating opportunities that are both meaningful for students and valuable for the state,\u201d Dr. Davies said. \u201cWe are pleased to offer a pathway into our program in the Western Division of the UNMC College of Nursing. For many students, being able to learn near their families and communities can make all the difference, and when students train in communities like this, they are often more likely to build their lives and careers here, as well.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Regan said Gering High School has seen \u201cincredible growth\u201d in its students\u2019 interest in health care careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cToday\u2019s partnership builds on that momentum,\u201d she said. \u201cThrough the High School Early Admissions Program, our partnership with the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing creates a clear and structured pathway for our students to continue their education and pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing right here in western Nebraska.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The college\u2019s agreement with Gering Public High School is its newest with a Nebraska high school, Dr. Sharp-McHenry said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCollaborating with Nebraska high schools makes it easier for us to inform and support young students who wish to become nurses,\u201d she said. \u201cOur state needs roughly 6,700 new nurses to fill its needs. This partnership allows the UNMC College of Nursing to create opportunities for students and, for those who can meet the criteria, a guarantee that our program has a place for them.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/a><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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