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Services Specific to UNMC Students in Lincoln

UNMC students at the Lincoln campus (nursing and dental students) pay the University Program and Facilities Fee (UPFF) of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The complete description of these campus services and activities is contained in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Undergraduate Bulletin, and other appropriate UNL informational literature. A brief description of major services and activities for UNMC nursing and dental students at the Lincoln campus is provided in this catalog.

Academic or Physical Disability Accommodations 

Students who require academic or physical accommodations should present documentation of the disability and need for accommodation to UNMC’s Accessibility Services Center at unmcasc@unmc.edu or faxed to 402-559-9671.

Bookstore

Dental and dental hygiene students pay for instruments through an assessed fee and these items are distributed at the beginning of the term at the College of Dentistry. Dental and dental hygiene students are responsible for obtaining assigned books. Nursing students obtain books at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Bookstore. Uniforms and supplies are purchased at the UNMC Bookstore – information is provided during New Student Orientation at the beginning of each academic year.

Recreational Facilities

UNMC students can use any of the UNL Campus Recreation facilities. A variety of fitness and wellness programs and resources are available.

Libraries

UNMC students at Lincoln have library privileges at any branch of the UNL campus as well as the McGoogan Library at the UNMC campus. The College of Dentistry library is a part of the McGoogan Health Sciences Library.

Reporting Criminal Actions, Sex Offenses and Other Emergencies

Potential criminal actions, sex offenses and other emergencies on UNMC Lincoln sites can be reported directly to the UNL Campus Police402-472-2222. 

Student Health

Health services for nursing students in the Lincoln Division and College of Dentistry students are provided by the University Health Center located at the University Health Center/College of Nursing building located at 19th and Antelope Valley. The University Health Center offers a wide variety of medical services, including primary care, physical therapy, immunizations, nutrition counselingpharmacy and more. Some services are covered bthe University Program and Facilities Fee and are offered at no additional cost. For more information call 402-472-5000.

Student Counseling Services

UNMC students at the Lincoln campus are eligible to use UNL's Counseling and Psychological Services located on the second floor of the University Health Center. Available services include crisis care appointments, individual counseling, couples/partner counseling, groups, workshops and eating disorders treatment. For more information call 402-472-7450.

UNMC Lincoln students are also able to access counseling services through CAPS (Counseling and Psychological Services) located on the UNMC Omaha campus via Zoom technology. To connect with a CAPS therapist, students should call 402-559-7276 to make an appointment.  

Services Specific to UNMC Students in Kearney

UNMC College of Nursing Student Services in Kearney will provide nursing students with assistance in processing application materials, course registrations, course changes, grade reporting and financial aid application materials. Information such as financial aid advice and payment of bills may also be obtained from UNMC Student Success

UNMC College of Allied Health Professions students are served by the Office of Enrollment Management & Student Affairs. The Enrollment Management & Student Affairs team, located on both the Kearney and Omaha campuses, provides students with assistance in the areas of pre-admissions advising, processing applications, program interview days, course registration, student involvement and student wellness.

Campus Fees

College of Nursing and College of Allied Health Professions students on the Kearney campus pay the University Program and Facilities Fees (UPFF) of the University of Nebraska-Kearney campus. The complete description of these campus services and activities can be found in the University of Nebraska-Kearney (UNK) Student Handbook and college catalogs.

  • A brief description of major services and activities for UNMC nursing students on the Kearney Division is provided in this catalog and on the UNMC Student Canvas – Kearney Student Services.
  • For College of Allied Health Professions students, campus services and involvement opportunities are located on the Current Students webpage.

Academic or Physical Disability Accommodations

Students who require academic or physical accommodations should present documentation of the disability and need for accommodation to UNMC’s Accessibility Services Center at unmcasc@unmc.edu or faxed to 402-559-9671.

Bookstores

UNMC College of Nursing textbooks will be made available for purchase online through the UNMC Bookstore located on the UNMC Omaha campus. UNMC College of Allied Health Professions textbooks will be made available for purchase through the UNMC Bookstore online and on the Omaha campus.

ID Badge

Students on the Kearney campus should obtain their ID Badge from the UNK ID Card Office. Instructions can be found online at the bottom of the page.

Parking, Transportation and Vehicle Registration/Taxes

Students on the Kearney campus may purchase parking permits through their MyRecords account using the Kearney Services link.

Housing

Students enrolled in Nursing or College of Allied Health programs in Kearney may obtain housing through UNK by contacting:

UNK Office of Residence Life
308-865-8519
housing@unk.edu
www.unk.edu/offices/reslife/housing-options, under MORE RESOURCES, select UNMC Housing

Recreational Facilities

UNMC Kearney students have access to recreational facilities at the Wellness Center on the UNK campus.

Libraries

UNMC Kearney students have library privileges at Calvin T. Ryan Library on the UNK campus as well as the UNMC McGoogan Health Sciences Library online and on the Omaha campus.

Reporting Criminal Actions, Sex Offenses and Other Emergencies

Potential criminal actions, sex offenses and other emergencies on UNMC Kearney sites can be reported directly by any student, faculty member or employee to the agencies listed below:

UNK Police (308-865-8911) or call 911 – Kearney Police (for emergency assistance).

Student Health & Counseling Services

UNK Student Health & Counseling provides health and counseling services for UNMC Kearney students. Clinic hours and additional information on services can be found online.

  • UNK Student Health: 308-865-8218
  • UNK Student Counseling: 308-865-8248

UNMC Kearney students are also able to access counseling services through CAPS (Counseling and Psychological Services) located on the UNMC Omaha campus via Zoom technology. To connect with a CAPS therapist, students should call 402-559-7276 to make an appointment. Walk-in appointments available daily.

Services Specific to UNMC Students in Scottsbluff  

The Western Division of the College of Nursing is located in the Harms Building on the Western Nebraska Community College campus. This general office provides nursing students assistance with completing the nursing application, course registration, and course changes. UNMC students at the West Nebraska campus pay the UNMC University Program and Facilities Fees (UPFF Funds A and B). West Nebraska Division students are assessed $5.00 per semester for Fund A. Undergraduate students enrolled for 7 or more credit hours at the West Nebraska Division (*5 hours for graduate and professional students) are assessed $67.50 per semester for the Fund B Student Health Program and will not be assessed the UPFF Fund B Center for Healthy Living fee.

Academic or Physical Disability Accommodations   

Students who require academic or physical accommodations should present documentation of the disability and need for accommodation to UNMC’s Accessibility Services Center at unmcasc@unmc.edu or faxed to 402-559-9671. 

Bookstore  

Nursing students obtain books at the UNMC Bookstore or online. Uniforms and supplies are purchased at the UNMC Bookstore – information is provided during New Student Orientation at the beginning of each academic year.   

Recreational Facilities  

The Scottsbluff community has recreational facilities at their local YMCA and several other privately owned gyms. Some local gyms give special rates for nursing students.  

Libraries  

The Lockwood Memorial Library is located on the main floor of Regional West Medical Center, St Mary’s Plaza. Students also have access to the Western Nebraska Community College library 

Reporting Criminal Actions, Sex Offenses and Other Emergencies  

Potential criminal actions, sex offenses and other emergencies on UNMC Scottsbluff sites can be reported directly by any student, faculty member or employee at the College of Nursing law enforcement at 308-632-7176 (to report crimes of non-emergent nature) or 911 – Scottsbluff Police Department (for emergency assistance).  

Student Health and Counseling Services  

UNMC Scottsbluff-Gering students are able to access counseling services through CAPS (Counseling and Psychological Services) located on the UNMC Omaha campus via Zoom technology. To connect with a CAPS therapist, students should call 402-559-7276 to make an appointment.  

Health and counseling services for UNMC students in the West Nebraska Division, Scottsbluff, are also provided by RWPC-Urgent Care during the following hours.  

    Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.  
    Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  
    Sunday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  

If RWPC-Urgent Care is closed during one of the above scheduled times, students may be seen at the RWPC Gering Clinic (308-436-2101) during their regular hours Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Students may also be directed to the answering service by calling RWPC-Urgent Care at 308-632-2215.  

Physician office services will be provided by RWPC-Urgent Care for routine illness and minor accidents. This service is limited to an initial visit and one follow-up visit for the same ailment. Emergency health care, non-illness health care (e.g., health check-ups, pap smears, etc.), accidents not typically treated in a physician’s office, diagnostic tests, and/or medications are all excluded from this service.  

RWPC-Urgent Care will provide the required 2-step PPD or a QuanteFERON gold test, if indicated at no cost to each new student. TB skin testing will be repeated each year for enrolled students. Students who become skin test reactive during enrollment or who are reactive at enrollment will be evaluated and managed as deemed appropriate by RWMC. Hepatitis immunizations as required by UNMC may be obtained through RWMC for cost. These immunizations will be given through the Infection Control Department or Occupational Health of RWMC.  

CAPWN health clinic can provide any medical services in an outpatient setting such as health exams, acute illnesses, immunizations, and behavioral health services. CAPWN will take all insurances, Medicaid, Medicare and can provide a fee schedule for those without insurance.  

CAPWN Health Clinic 
975 Crescent Drive 
Gering, NE 69341 
308-632-2540 

Counseling services covered under the student insurance plan currently are limited to three sessions per student per event and a maximum of 10 hours of service.  Currently students can make an appointment with Suzanne Poynter at 308-635-3060 or with the Behavioral Health Team at CAPWN at 308-632-2540. 

Domestic, dating or sexual violence victims can contact DOVES through their 24-hour help line at 866-95-DOVES (866-953-6837), 24-hour text line 515-599-6620 or 308-436-HELP or via e-mail through their website at www.DOVESProgram.com. During most office hours, the DOVES online chatline is also available through their website. DOVES additionally provides a safe house for domestic, dating or sexual violence victims in the Nebraska Panhandle area.  

  • 24-Hour helplines: 866-95-DOVES or 308-436-HELP  

  • 24-Hour text line: 515-599-6620  

Services Specific to UNMC Students in Norfolk

The Northern Division of the College of Nursing is located in the J. Paul and Eleanor McIntosh College of Nursing building on the Northeast Community College campus at 801 East Benjamin Avenue. This general office provides nursing students with assistance in processing application materials, course registration, course changes, grade reporting and accessing student services.

UNMC students at the Northern Division campus pay the UNMC University Program and Facilities Fees (UPFF Funds A and B). All students are assessed Fund A. Undergraduate and professional students enrolled for 7 or more credit hours (5 hours for graduate students) are assessed Fund B.

Academic or Physical Disability Accommodations

Students who require academic or physical accommodations should present documentation of the disability and need for accommodation to UNMC’s Accessibility Services Center at unmcasc@unmc.edu or faxed to 402-559-9671.

Bookstore

The nursing textbook bundlewill be made available through the Northeast Community College Bookstore for nursing students to purchase.

Building Access

All UNMC Northern Division students are issued a key card by Northeast, providing the student with 24/7 access to the J. Paul and Eleanor McIntosh College of Nursing building. Students are responsible for the use of the facility and its equipment whenever they are in the building during regular hours or after hours. Students should not allow others to enter the building or allow anyone else to use their key card. The fee for replacement key cards is the responsibility of the student. 

ID Cards

All UNMC Northern Division students are issued a UNMC student identification card from the UNMC Photo ID office. UNMC CON ID cards can be obtained from the CON Northern Division. The card must be returned upon withdrawal or graduation from UNMC. Fees for replacement vary based on the reason for replacement.

Libraries

UNMC students at Norfolk have public access to the library on the Northeast Community College campus and library privileges at the McGoogan Library at the UNMC campus and online.

Nursing Student Association

UNMC CON Northern Division has a National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA) chapter. UNMC nursing students are encouraged to become active in the UNMC NSNA as a means of building a network of nursing colleagues and becoming active in the professional community.

Parking

UNMC students at Norfolk must comply with Northeast Community College parking and traffic regulations. All vehicles must be registered with Northeast Community College Student Services if parked on campus. There is no fee for registration. The registration is valid from July 1 to June 30. Parking lots are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Reporting Criminal Actions, Sex Offenses and Other Emergencies

Potential criminal actions, sex offenses and other emergencies on UNMC Norfolk sites can be reported directly by any student, faculty member or employee to the agencies listed below:

  • College of Nursing Northern Division Security – Call 402-841-5163
  • If using a campus phone dial 402-841-5163 or call 911 – Norfolk Police Department for emergency assistance.

Student Health Services

UNMC Northern Division students have access to student health services through Faith Regional Health Services. Details regarding this plan will be made available to students during orientation.

Student Counseling Services

UNMC CON Northern Division students may access a wide variety of counseling services through Northeast Community College, including personal counseling and/or chemical dependency counseling. To schedule an appointment or initial consultation for personal counseling, call 402-844-7277.

UNMC Norfolk students are also able to access counseling services through CAPS (Counseling and Psychological Services) located on the UNMC Omaha campus via Zoom technology. To connect with a CAPS therapist, students should call 402-559-7276 to make an appointment.  

Study Skills/Academic Assistance

The CON Northern Division supports the Academic Success programs at UNMC. Specific programs exist to meet student needs, which can be accessed by contacting Student Success Coach Kaycee Kube at kkube@unmc.edu.

Recreational Facilities

UNMC students at Norfolk will have access to specified recreational facilities. Please check http://northeast.edu/Fitness-Center/ or http://www.northeast.edu/Health-and-Wellness/ for details.