Policies

AP exam with a score of 5 may be used to fulfill the physics requirement.

You may apply AP or IB physics in high school with a score of 5 to meet this requirement.

**National Certification in a Specialty Area may be eligible for transfer credit for NSG 404 ● 15 hrs.

The student will integrate and apply concepts, theories and principles from prior learning that match their interest and professional goals.

Graduation requirement: 122 credits Credits for prior education and transfer courses; 87-95 credits Residency requirement: 27 credits Application Deadline: Rolling Admissions for Spring, Summer, and Fall Semesters Admission Requirements ● RN Licensure (Unrestricted and unencumbered current license and current registration to practice as a registered nurse in New York State) ● Official transcripts from all institutions of higher education previously attended (all transfer credit requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis) ● Current resume ○ Note: Student admissions are conducted on a case-by-case basis. Transfer Credit Policy ● 30 semester hours of nursing credit granted for prior learning validated by the successful completion of requisite coursework. ● Comparable liberal arts and science courses accepted for transfer credit on a case-by-case basis.

A Transfer Credit Assessment Form will be generated for each student accepted into the program. Before enrollment, students must review the Transfer Credit Assessment Form, indicate any courses in progress, and sign off on the form, acknowledging that it includes all the transfer credits awarded to the student by PSON. The Transfer Credit Assessment Form will be revised accordingly when official, updated transcripts are received by PSON.

Transfer Credit Policy ● 35 credits granted for prior bachelor’s degree. ● Residency requirement: 48 to 54 nursing credits dependent upon possible transfer credits for comparable Pathophysiology (3 credits) and Pharmacology (3 credits) courses. Prior to enrollment, students must review the Prerequisite and Transfer Assessment Form, indicate any courses in progress, and sign off on the form, acknowledging that the form lists all of the transfer credits awarded to the student by the School of Nursing. Official transcripts for transfer credits must be received prior to the deadline indicated in the acceptance package.

Other services relate to preparation and maintenance of academic records, monitoring academic progression, adding and dropping courses, attendance certification, change of name/address, documentation of disability, grades, graduation audits, international student records, leaves of absence, review of records, transfer credit assessment, issuance of transcript, veteran’s certification, withdrawal from course or program, and similar services.

Note On Transfer Credits PSON only accepts transfer credits for comparable Pathophysiology (3 credits) and Pharmacology (3 credits) courses. In order to transfer a course in Pathophysiology and/or Pharmacology, the student must have achieved a grade of C+ or above within the past five years from an accredited institution. All other courses (except prerequisites) must be taken at PSON as a part of the residency requirement.