Applying to Generic Masters, but I've already completed some nursing courses?

[Victory925]

alright nurses and graduate students. i am applying to two graduate nursing programs. i have previously attended nursing school, but i did not finish the program for personal reasons at that time. both of these programs are direct-entry masters program for students with non-rn degrees.

(i will ask admissions if *and when =)* i get accepted, but i would also like to know if anyone else knew the answer to this)

so, here is my question:

in the first and second semester of each of these programs, the students take nursing theory courses, pathophys and pharm, all of which i have already completed in my previous nursing school.

would i be eligible to receive credit for these courses or would i most likely have to retake them?

i have also done med/surg/tele, but i think it would be beneficial for me to go back into the hospital and "refresh" on some things, so i wouldn't be asking for credit in those courses.

does anyone know the answer?

*i am aiming for sf state gmsn program if it makes a difference.

thanks!

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[ghillbert, MSN, NP]

Usually depends on a few things: how long ago you took them, if the curricula match up. You can usually apply for credit and supply transcripts and subject outlines etc and they'll be evaluated.

[UVA Grad Nursing]

Transferring graduate credit is often more difficult than transferring undergraduate credit. Most graduate programs have a limit of the number of credits that will transfer (6-9 credits maximum is common).

At my University, we need the syllabus of the graduate classes that you took before. This syllabus is sent to the professor who teaches the similar course. If the professor at the new university indicates that your prior course is identical (or close enough that you could sit for the final examination now and get a B or better), then the credit could potentially transfer. If the course is different enough, it would not transfer. So transfer credit is evaluated on a course-by-course basis, as well as keeping below the maximum cap.