Transfer Credits FAQ's

Can an applicant make an appointment with an advisor to have my transcripts evaluated?
To have your transcripts evaluated, the applicant needs to apply to Nevada State College as a pre-nursing major and send all official transcripts to the Office of Admissions. Once admitted, the applicant should make an appointment with his or her assigned Academic Advisor or RN to BSN advisor.

Will course credits from an out-of-state college/university transfer?
Most prerequisites can be taken out-of-state. One exception is Nevada Constitution. If you have already taken a history or political science class you will need to take PSC 100 (Nevada Constitution). If you have not already taken a history or political science class, you will need to take CH 203 which includes Nevada Constitution. Both classes are available online.

Can I transfer nursing courses from another nursing program?
It is possible to transfer courses from another nursing program. Students who want to transfer courses must meet certain conditions to be eligible for transfer into the School of Nursing.

Can courses from a foreign country transfer?
Transferring credits from another country can be difficult. Students need to have their transcripts sent to an outside agency for interpretation and that agency will forward the transcript to Nevada State College. The agency is not responsible for assigning credit, only translation. There is a fee involved which varies per agency. Please realize that this process may take some time. Be sure to start as soon as possible. For more information and a list of recommended agencies, visit the Office of Admission.

Can an LPN transfer nursing courses to the BSN program?
No. There is no bridge program for LPNs at NSC. The Office of Admission at Nevada State College will determine on a course-by-course basis which general education courses will be accepted and transferred for each student. The nursing courses will not transfer because the scope of practice for the LPN and the professional RN are very different. The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) has a LPN to RN emphasis. More information is available at their web site.