Advanced Standing Into Second Semester
Persons with prior experience in the health care field, such as a licensed practical nurse who does not meet the transfer requirements from an articulation agreement, or a paramedic, may apply for admission to NUR 1520 by challenging NUR 1500 and NUR 1510. The Advanced Standing into Second Semester Application will be reviewed when the individual has met the following criteria:

For challenging NUR 1510:

1. A score of 75% or better on the NUR 1510 written challenge examination (score valid for two years). Students will have one opportunity to successfully complete the exam.
2. Achievement of a satisfactory grade for basic nursing assessment and intervention skills.

For challenging NUR 1500:

1. A score of at least 100% on dosage calculation and 75% on theory on the NUR 1500 challenge examination. Students will have one opportunity to successfully complete the exam.

Students should contact the nursing program secretary to schedule the challenge examination and skills evaluation. A $30 fee is charged for each challenge exam and an $80 fee is charged for each nursing assessment and intervention skills evaluation. These fees are to be paid at the business office prior to taking any challenge examination. The applicant must bring a receipt when appearing for a challenge exam.

Prior to entry into NUR 1520 the student must have successfully completed the following courses:

• BIO 2510: Anatomy and Physiology I (4 credits)
• ENG 1530: English Composition II (3 credits)
• NUR 1500: Basic Pharmacology & Dosage Calculations (1 credit)
• PSY 1510: General Psychology (3 credits)

Upon acceptance into NUR 1520, the student with advanced standing is required to take NUR 1450: Introduction to Associate Degree Nursing. Content of the course includes the philosophy and organizing structure of the nursing program, nursing process, and information regarding student conduct. Students accepted into the program will be notified of the date(s) of the course.