LAC 46:XLVII.939. Advanced Standing

A. Schools admitting students with advanced standing shall have written criteria for granting course credit. B. A course of study shall be developed and recommended by the nursing faculty to include a minimum of six weeks enrollment in the program to provide sufficient theory and practice to meet the requirements for completion. C. All records included in §939.B shall be submitted to the board for approval. D. At the discretion of the nursing faculty and based upon individual evaluation, a student who has withdrawn and/or dropped from an approved or accredited practical nursing program within the previous three years may be granted advanced credit for units previously completed. E. Records of advanced standing, admission tests, course of study and program achievement shall be maintained in addition to those records maintained for regular students.