Previously completed nursing courses are generally not accepted in the pre-licensure programs, unless the transfer is related to the Colorado Nursing Articulation Model or other approved articulation agreement with courses completed at Fortis- or St. Paul-affiliated nursing programs.
Course equivalency transfer credits in the post-licensure programs may be accepted depending on course and credit alignment and institutional or programmatic accreditation status.
- In the RN-BSN program, a maximum of 25% of the overall program nursing credits may be transferred into DCN as a minimum of 75% of the total program nursing credits must be attempted as DCN courses.
- In the MSN program, a maximum 40% of the overall program nursing credits may be transferred into DCN as a minimum of 60% of the total program nursing credits must be attempted as DCN courses.
Requests for transfer of any nursing course in any program will be reviewed by the Dean of Nursing or designee on a course-by-course basis. Any nursing courses approved for transfer must have been completed within three (3) years of start date at a state board of nursing approved program. Acceptance of these nursing credits is subject to approval by the Dean of Nursing. Evidence of skill competency may be required.