How can I transfer a 3 year nursing school into an associate degree in nursing?

[Cami]

Hello, 

I tried to study Bachelor's of Science in Nursing in the Philippines (4 year degree) but I was only able to do 3 years of it and didn't graduate for some reasons. I am currently in California, USA. Is there anyway to transfer those 3 years into an associate degree in California? Or do I have to go back to school and get an associate degree from an accredited school? Thank you. 

[Majie RN]

As of my last update in January 2022, California does accept nursing degrees from the Philippines, but there are specific requirements that individuals must meet to become licensed as a nurse in the state. These requirements typically include passing the NCLEX-RN exam and meeting additional educational and/or clinical practice requirements set by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN).

https://www.RN.ca.gov/pdfs/education/edp-I-35.pdf

 

https://pnanc.wildapricot.org/

[Cami]

This is very helpful. Thank you! 

[NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN]

CA BON requires one to "have completed" = graduating from a nursing program.

Set up a meeting at a California community college to review your previous education credentials to see if they would be accepted by the college. Many schools require a minimum # (varies) to be taken at that school.