Credit Transfer for Nursing

Wake Tech accepts credits from colleges or schools accredited by regional accrediting agencies whenever the grade is "C" or better. Students who have completed courses at an accredited nursing program and wish to transfer credits to Wake Tech must contact the dean of the Nursing Division, who will consider the request for transfer credit after reviewing course materials.

Transfer credit will be limited to comparable courses in the Wake Tech curriculum. If the content of the course for which transfer credit is sought doesn't include the same content that is in Wake Tech courses, transfer credit will not be awarded.

NOTE: Courses in the biological sciences completed more than five years ago are not transferable. Students who must repeat a nursing course are ineligible for transfer credit. Students who have failed a nursing course are ineligible for transfer. They may apply to start over in NUR-111.

Admission to Wake Tech's Nursing program may be granted on a space-available basis according to the following criteria:

  • Students must complete at least 25% of the hours required for the degree at Wake Tech.
  • Nursing courses must have been completed within the past nine months at an accredited program approved by the State Board of Nursing.
  • The applicant must submit at least one letter of recommendation from theory and clinical nursing instructors from the previous school and a letter of eligibility to return from the program director of that school.
  • The applicant must submit a letter of good standing from the school of nursing program director, course syllabi, topical outlines and transcripts of prior nursing courses to the dean of Wake Tech's Nursing Division when transfer credit is sought.
  • The applicant must meet general college and health programs admissions standards:
    • A criminal background check
    • A completed Wake Tech Student Health Form validating physical and mental health compatible with the ability to provide safe nursing care
    • A current two-year certification in a Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers course (The American Heart Association offers a course that meets this requirement.)
    • A drug test