Transfer Procedures for Nursing Programs

Students requesting transfer into the Associate in Science (AS) nursing programs will be accepted on a space-available basis.

1. Submit a PHSC admissions application and application fee, an official high school transcript indicating graduation and receipt of standard high school diploma or an official transcript of GED scores indicating receipt of high school equivalency diploma. Submit an official transcript from each U.S. college and university attended other than PHSC. Submit official scores from external agencies as appropriate for prerequisite courses (i.e., AP, CLEP, IB, etc.). Students are required to meet current PHSC program prerequisite course requirements for consideration of transfer.
2. Schedule an appointment with an advisor for assistance with transfer procedures
3. Once admitted to PHSC, submit a Nursing Program application and a receipt showing that the limited access/selected admissions application fee has been paid to the Admissions and Student Records office. Students will be sent a letter of response once their nursing application has been received and processed.
4. After receiving notification from the Admissions and Student Records office that all requirements have been met, students should make an appointment with the associate dean of nursing to determine if transfer status is possible. Students should bring a syllabus from each nursing course completed within the last five years, (Courses older than five years cannot be used for advanced standing.) If advanced standing is granted, students must:

   1. Complete a skills evaluation with a grade of "pass" (copy of skills may be obtained in the nursing office)
   2. Score a grade of 75 percent or better on an exam demonstrating retention of nursing concepts
   3. Complete recommended remediation, if any
   4. Submit a physical exam form demonstrating satisfactory health
   5. Provide copy of current CPR card - American Heart Association, "Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers"
   6. Negative criminal background check, fingerprinting and drug/alcohol screen completed within six months of requesting transfer. If over six months, a new background check, fingerprinting and drug/alcohol screen will need to be completed at the student's expense.

Note: A letter will be sent from the Admissions and Student Records office advising students of their application status.