abarrus College of Health Sciences makes every effort to provide academic credit for prior learning that does not qualify for transfer credit or credit by examination. Advanced placement for general education courses is made by the registrar and requires that:

...the student submit course descriptions for course work completed with grades of "C" or higher, equivalent to or beyond the requirements of the course for which advanced placement is requested and/or;

...the student submit degree credentials in the area for which the advanced placement is requested.

Advanced Placement for major courses requires that:

...the student submit course descriptions from various courses taken for verification of contact hours and performance in courses for which advanced placement is requested;

...the student with licensure/certification in a major area (e.g., LPN, Surgical Technologist, etc.) must submit current documentation as proof of achievement for determination of advanced placement.

A student receiving advanced placement must meet all admission requirements or approved equivalents; must meet all progression and graduation requirements of the program; and must complete the last 50% of the hours in the major program of study at Cabarrus College of Health Sciences.

Advanced Placement For Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)

Cabarrus College of Health Sciences believes that prior learning and experience is valuable and therefore provides advanced placement for Licensed Practical Nurses in the nursing program.

To qualify for acceptance to Cabarrus College of Health Sciences and advanced placement in the nursing curriculum, the LPN applicant must:

...submit a completed application and required non-refundable application fee with an official transcript showing high school graduation or documentation of the equivalent;

...present an official transcript from an approved practical nursing education program;

...present an official transcript showing evidence of successful completion of either high school or college level algebra I, algebra II [or geometry], biology and chemistry;

...present a current, unencumbered North Carolina practical nurse license;

...present evidence of at least one year of recent employment experience as an LPN in a patient care setting;

...complete or have plans to complete the general education courses or equivalent in accordance with the transfer credit policies that are prerequisite to NSG 120, which are: BIO 190 and 210 and PSY 150 (see course descriptions in this catalog for additional information about these courses);

...present acceptable scores on either the SAT I, ACT, or NLN ACE I PN-RN (see admission requirements on page 12);

...present two references indicating acceptable character, one of which must be from a current employer, which should include a detailed description of duties;

When the above requirements are met and the applicant is admitted to the ADN program, advanced placement for the first nursing course, medical terminology and the NA I requirement, is awarded. Individual curriculum plans are developed for LPNs entering the program indicating the remaining nursing and general education courses to be taken.