Credit for Nursing Certifications and Licenses

LPN and RN licenses and certain nursing certifications can qualify for awarding of credit in designated nursing programs.

Contact our admissions office to see if your training/certifications qualify to receive credit.

Current admission applicants and enrolled students — submit an official copy of your credential to itcertifications@excelsior.edu

Continuing Education and Professional Development Courses

Course Validity Dates Credits
Clinical Assessment, Culturally Sensitive Practices, and Holistic Care 6/16/2021 – 6/15/2026 4 UL
Nursing Leadership and Influence 6/16/2021 – 6/15/2026 3 UL

NYSNA

Licenses

  • AS in Health Sciences: 21 credits
  • BS in Health Sciences: 26 credits
  • BS in Health Care Management: 20 credits

Documentation required: State License


  • Up to 30 credits awarded

Documentation required: State License

Certifications

You may receive nursing elective credits for one of the following certifications toward certain bachelor’s programs at Excelsior University.

Certification Certification Date Range Elective Credits
Adult Critical Care Nurses (CCRN Adult) 10/17/2005 – 5/31/2024 4*
Neonatal Critical Care Nurses (CCRN Neonatal) 10/17/2005 – 5/31/2024 4*
Pediatric Critical Care Nurses (CCRN Pediatric) 10/17/2005 – 5/31/2024 4*
Progressive Care Nurses (PCCN) 10/17/2005 – 5/31/2024
3/01/2018 – 5/31/2024
3
4

AACN Certification Corporation

Certification Certification Date Range Elective Credits
Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse (CNRN) 4/05/2007 – 7/31/2027 3

American Board of Neuroscience Nursing (ABNN)

Certification Certification Date Range Elective Credits
Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) 9/11/2007 – 4/30/2024 4‡
Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA) 9/11/2007 – 4/30/2024 4‡

American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing Certification Inc. (ABPANC)

Certification Certification Date Range Elective Credits
Certified Gerontological (ADN) Nurse 5/02/2007 – 1/31/2024 3
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing 9/01/2009 – 1/31/2024 3

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

Certification Certification Date Range Elective Credits
Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) 5/01/2006 – 2/28/2027 3
Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) 8/01/2020 – 8/31/2027 3

Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN)

Certification Certification Date Range Elective Credits
Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) 5/01/2006 – 3/31/2026 3

Competency and Credentialing Institute

Certification Certification Date Range Elective Credits
Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN) 5/26/2007 – 1/31/2024 4

Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Board

Certification Certification Date Range Elective Credits
Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurses 4/01/2006 – 2/28/2027 3

Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center
Note: The National Board for Certification of Hospice and Palliative Nurses (NBCHPN) changed its name to Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center (HPCC) in 2013: https://advancingexpertcare.org/HPCC/About_Us/History.aspx.

Certification Certification Date Range Elective Credits
Certified Breast Care Nurse (CBNC) 10/27/2005 – 4/30/2025 3

Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation

Certification Certification Date Range Elective Credits
Certified Pediatric Nurse (PCN) 2/01/2007 – 1/31/2027 3

Pediatric Nursing Certification Board

* Two additional nursing elective credits will be awarded to students holding more than one CCRN certification (adult, pediatric, neonatal). For example, a student may be awarded 4 credits for the first certification and 2 credits for each subsequent certification.
‡ Five nursing elective credits will be awarded to students holding both CPAN and CAPA certifications.

How to Receive Credit for Your Nursing Certifications

The Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN)

NOTE: Your email address with BCEN must match the email address with Excelsior University. This provides verification in order to award credit.

All other certifications:

To receive credit, Excelsior University must receive a written letter that verifies your certification on the certification board’s official letterhead.

This letter must include the signature of an appropriate official at the certification board and clearly state:

  • Your full name
  • Your birth day and month, or the last four digits of your Social Security number
  • The test you took to earn your certification
  • The length of time your certification remains valid

The certification board must send the letter in a sealed envelope directly to:

Excelsior University
Office of the Registrar
7 Columbia Circle
Albany, NY 12203

The Office of the Registrar will verify the authenticity of the documentation and, once approved, submit the letter to your academic advisor to update your records. You can expect to receive an updated status report within 4 to 6 weeks after the receipt of the letter.

Current admission applicants and enrolled students—submit a student copy of your credential to ITcertifications@excelsior.edu.

If you have any questions, contact your academic advisor at 888-647-2388.

Talk to an admissions counselor about your goals and transfer credits

Beverly St. Louis, BS in Health Sciences – 2014
Started with 30 Credits
“I was able to transfer in 30 credits from my nursing degree and that made it easier for me and the task to be less daunting.”