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Advanced Standing Examinations in Nursing

Prospective students who have had previous nursing education and nursing experience, the necessary prerequisite course credits and the required cumulative grade point average may be eligible to take advanced standing examinations in nursing.

Registered nurses from associate degree and diploma programs may be granted credit on the basis of examination. All advanced standing examinations in nursing may include both written and performance components. Credit by portfolio assessment is also available.

Licensed vocational nurses with extensive clinical experience may also qualify for credit by examination for lower level course work. The cost is the same per semester hour for theory and practicum courses. The courses and credit hours for both credit by examination and portfolio assessment are limited.

Prospective students are requested to write or contact the Director of Harris School of Nursing to discuss their programs and their eligibility status for advanced standing examinations.