Policies

Transfer from another Institution HTTI is a clock hour program and does not accept college credits from other institutions. Applicants to the HTTI Practical Nursing Program who have attended a Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing Approved Practical Nursing Program within one year may transfer into the HTTI PN program by requesting advanced standing. Advanced standing requests will be considered on an individual basis. Evaluation of clinical skills, a comprehensive test scoring (59% or better) and proficiencies in the level entering will be used to assess the knowledge and skills of the applicant requesting advanced standing. *Note: Earned clocked hours are units of measure and are not necessarily an indicator of transferability to another institution PROCEDURE TO APPLY FOR ADVANCED STANDING Students who wish to apply for advanced standing must do the following: 1. Register and attend an information session. All revisions and changes in the advanced standing policy are subject to the approval of the State Board of Nursing (revised 5/18/2024) Admission Requirements 15

d. Transfer: Prospective Practical Nursing students requesting Advanced Standing when transferring from another practical nursing program must submit transcript(s) from program attended within the last 12 months; transcripts are reviewed by the Practical Nursing Director, which will rule to grant (or not to grant). Students granted Advanced Standing/transfer must pass the admissions examination as explained in the transfer from another institution on page 14. Depending on the level entering, a student may be required to demonstrate proficiency in skills, course 18