Scottsbluff Campus
Participating Schools
Overview: Students accepted into the High School Early Admission (HSEA) Program receive provisional admission to the UNMC College of Nursing BSN program, provided they continue to meet BSN admission and progression requirements. Students will be offered a seat in the program once all criteria are met.
Students are expected to enroll at the CON Scottsbluff campus after completing prerequisite coursework. If circumstances prevent immediate enrollment, their early admission status may be deferred for up to one year from their intended start date.
Students accepted through the HSEA Program are eligible to apply for all available UNMC College of Nursing scholarships, including those specific to the Kearney campus.
Eligibility:
- High school student enrolled in the High School Career Academy at Gering High School
- Must meet with a nursing advisor/coordinator each fall and spring semester
- Must complete all pre-requisite course requirements at Chadron State College or Western Nebraska Community College
- Must have CNA certification prior to admission at UNMC
Gering High School Career Academy Pre-Requisite Courses Accepted by UNMC CON BSN Program:
The following college-level courses listed below will be approved for transfer as pre-requisite nursing courses at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing. The student must have a minimum grade of “C” or better in the course to be eligible for transfer of credit.
Nursing Pathway
- Basic Nursing Assistant (HLTH 1195)
- Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 (BIOS 2250)
- Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 (BIOS 2260)
- Life Span: Human Growth and Development (PSYC 2150)
- Nutrition and Diet Therapy (BIOS 2050)
All other courses listed under the Gering Career Academy Nursing Pathway do not meet the UNMC College of Nursing pre-requisite course requirements.
Early Admission Application Terms: October, March, June
Contact: Maegen Graham, maegen.graham@unmc.edu
Overview: Students accepted into the High School Early Admission (HSEA) Program receive provisional admission to the UNMC College of Nursing BSN program, provided they continue to meet BSN admission and progression requirements. Students will be offered a seat in the program once all criteria are met.
Students are expected to enroll at the CON Scottsbluff campus after completing prerequisite coursework. If circumstances prevent immediate enrollment, their early admission status may be deferred for up to one year from their intended start date.
Students accepted through the HSEA Program are eligible to apply for all available UNMC College of Nursing scholarships, including those specific to the Kearney campus.
Eligibility:
- High school student enrolled in the High School Career Academy Nursing Pathway at Scottsbluff High School
- Must meet with a nursing advisor/coordinator each fall and spring semester
- Must complete all pre-requisite course requirements at Chadron State College or Western Nebraska Community College
- Must have CNA certification prior to admission at UNMC
Scottsbluff High School Career Academy Nursing Pathway Pre-Requisite Courses Accepted by UNMC CON BSN Program:
The following college level courses listed below will be approved for transfer as pre-requisite nursing courses at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing. The student must have a minimum grade of “C” or better in the course to be eligible for transfer of credit.
Western Nebraska Community College:
- Basic Nursing Assistant (HLTH 1195)
- English Composition I (ENGL 1010)
- English Composition II (ENGL 1020)
- Intro to Psychology (PSYCH 1810)
- Life Span: Human Growth and Development (PSYC 2150)
- Nutrition and Diet Therapy (BIOS 2050)
- Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 with Lab (BIOS 2250)
- Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 with Lab (BIOS 2260)
- Microbiology with Lab (BIOS 2460)
- Chemistry with Lab (CHEM 1050)
- Elementary Spanish 1 (SPAN 1010)
- Elementary Spanish 2 (SPAN 1020)
Chadron State College:
- Introduction to Psychology (PSYC 131)
- College Algebra (MATH 142)
- Statistics (MATH 232)
Early Admission Application Terms: October, March, June
Contact: Maegen Graham, maegen.graham@unmc.edu
Overview: Students accepted into the High School Early Admission (HSEA) Program receive provisional admission to the UNMC College of Nursing BSN program, provided they continue to meet BSN admission and progression requirements. Students will be offered a seat in the program once all criteria are met.
Students are expected to enroll at the CON Scottsbluff campus after completing prerequisite coursework. If circumstances prevent immediate enrollment, their early admission status may be deferred for up to one year from their intended start date.
Students accepted through the HSEA Program are eligible to apply for all available UNMC College of Nursing scholarships, including those specific to the Kearney campus.
Eligibility:
- High school student enrolled in the Health Sciences Career Pathway at Sidney High School
- Must meet with a nursing advisor/coordinator each fall and spring semester
- Must complete all pre-requisite course requirements at an accredited university, college, or community college
- Must have CNA certification prior to admission at UNMC
Early Admission Application Terms: October, March, June
Contact: Maegen Graham, maegen.graham@unmc.edu