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Bachelor of Science in Nursing Prior Learning Credits
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) students have the opportunity to test out of or submit a portfolio to earn credit for certain classes.
- You must be registered for the term in which the prior learning is assessed by exam or portfolio assessments.
- PLA credits received will not be considered as residency credits.
- You may attempt the exam or portfolio assessment no more than two times for the same course.
- You may attempt the exam or submit the portfolios within 60 days of the chair’s signature.
- You must obtain department approval and submit the forms to the bursar with payment.
B.S.N. Classes with Possible Prior Learning Credits
Pre-licensure
- NUR 3100: Excelsior exam
- NUR 3300: Excelsior exam
- HLT 3400: NLN exam
RN-BSN
RN-BSN students can test out of a maximum of nine credit hours.
- NUR 3100: Excelsior exam
- NUR 3300: Excelsior exam
- HLT 3400: NLN exam
- NUR 4810: Portfolio
- NUR 4830: Portfolio
- NUR 4850: Portfolio
- NUR 4860: Portfolio
- NUR 4870: Portfolio
Questions about Prior Learning Credits?
For more information, see the following pages related to university policies on transfer credit and prior learning assessment:
Prelicensure BSN: Call the college at 937-775-3132.
RN-BSN Completion Program: Call Theresa Haghnazarian at 937-775-3132.
Alternate Prelicensure BSN Pathway Program: Call the college at 937-775-3132.
