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ADMISSION TO NURSING PROGRAM (PROCEDURE)
Application Procedure
Students will be selected only once a year to begin the nursing program at the Fall semester. The
application procedure involves the submission of:
a. Application form
b. Three letters of reference
c. Certificate of degree of Indian blood
d. Official high school transcript or GED Certificate
e. Official college transcripts from all colleges, universities, vocational, or post-secondary schools
attended.
f. Completed physical exam and immunization form (Due August 14 prior to Fall entry).
Selection Criteria
Students who have completed prerequisites will be selected according to the following criteria:
a. Minimum GPA of 2.0
b. Tribal enrollment priority as follows:
Enrolled members of the Oglala Sioux Tribe who are veterans.
Enrolled members of the Oglala Sioux Tribe
Enrolled members of other Lakota Tribes who are veterans
Enrolled members of other Lakota Tribes (Rosebud priority)
Other enrolled Indian Tribal members
Non-enrolled Indians
c. Reference letters and personal interviews that evaluate personal characteristics desired in health
professionals and that are reflective of Lakota values including the following:
ability to work with people, leadership, personal initiative, growth potential, concern for others,
motivation, integrity, reliability and communication skills.
d. When in the judgment of the Nursing Department Admissions Committee the program can accommodate
additional students, non-Indian applicants who meet all other requirements will be selected according
to the following criteria:
Students married to Lakota tribal members
Parents of Lakota child/children
Students committed to remaining in the community area as evidenced by:
i. living in the community area for more than 10 years thus demonstrating permanent residence.
ii. having permanent family/relative ties in the community
The number of students admitted for each Fall semester will not exceed the faculty resources nor the
capabilities of the clinical sites used and will be determined prior to the convening of the Nursing
Department Administration Committee. Admissions Committee membership is comprised of Nursing Faculty/Staff
and outside members appointed by the Nursing Department Chair who have been approved by the V.P. for
Instruction. Selection of students and alternates for the Fall semester shall be made by the end of
May and notified not later than June 1, prior to Fall entry.
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