A. REQUIREMENT

The Director of Nursing reserves the right to evaluate past education and/or experience of the applicant(s) on an individual basis. The applicant(s) must meet the same requirements as all other students being admitted to the program.

The requirements include:

1. Completed application form
2. High School Transcripts or G.E.D. equivalency
3. Evidence of Meeting Health Screening Requirements
4. Two letters of reference
5. Payment or securing of tuition prior to entry into the program
6. Negative Drug Screen on First Attempt
7. BCI&I background check must not contain any convictions except one conviction of the following: DUI/OVI or disorderly conduct without a weapon. Candidates who have not resided in Ohio in the past 5 years are also required to complete an FBI background check.

Prerequisites for eligibility and consideration for advanced placement/transfer credit include the following:

1. Previous nursing education in an approved school of nursing
2. A course grade of “B” or above will be accepted for transfer credit. The Director of Nursing reserves the right to evaluate past education and/or experience of the applicant(s) on an individual basis when considering acceptance of transfer credit.
A course grade of “B” or above will be accepted for transfer credit
3. All credit must be 5 years or less to receive transfer credit
4. Official transcript required prior to start of class
5. The student who is interested in requesting advanced placement must be at a "Satisfactory" level clinically.
6. An official transcript of nursing courses completed must be on file in the student’s record prior to the semester starting to receive transfer credit.

B. MILITARY EXPERIENCE

Any person with experience in the Armed Forces of the United States, or in the National Guard or in a reserve component that is seeking admission into the Willoughby-Eastlake Practical Nursing Program with advanced standing must notify the school as soon as possible with this intent. The applicant must:

1. Complete an application and submit 2 references
2. Provide the Administrator with documentation of military education and/or skill training.
This documentation will be used to determine whether any of the military education or skills
training is substantially equivalent to the course offered.