Advanced placement may be granted to Licensed Practical Nurses based on the Pennsylvania Articulation Model. The model provides education progression for Licensed Practical Nurses from state approved and NLNAC accredited schools to progress to the next educational program without repetition. Six life experience credits may be granted for NURS 101, 111, and 121. The following criteria apply to applicants seeking Advanced Placement:
Applicants who have graduated within three years from an accredited program must meet the following requirements:
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A "C" average upon graduation from a Licensed Practical Nursing Program.
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A letter of reference from the director of the program addressing the applicant's ability to successfully complete an RN program.
Applicants who have graduated from an accredited program between 3 and 10 years prior to application must have practiced 1,000 hours of nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse within the past three years.
Applicants who have graduated from an accredited program between 3 and 10 years prior to application and have not practiced 1,000 hours of nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse within the past three years, must successfully complete an approved State Board of Nursing refresher course or validate their nursing knowledge by completing the NLN Accelerated Challenge Exam.
Applicants who have graduated from an accredited program more than 10 years prior to application and have worked 1,000 hours in nursing in the past three years must validate this employment with a letter from their employer.
Applicants who have graduated from an accredited program more than 10 years prior to application and have not worked 1,000 hours in nursing within the past three years or who have graduated from a non-accredited program must validate their nursing knowledge by completing the NLN Accelerated Challenge Exam. An individual who does not attain a successful score will be permitted to take the required exam a total of three times (once per year).
Applicants who have graduated or will graduate from an accredited program and have not passed NCLEX-PN and/or completed the preadmission requirements may be admitted as Pre-nursing students.
