Students enrolled in this division are subject to the same school policies and course requirements as day students. The nursing support courses must be completed prior to entering. The Advanced Placement Program enables the student to validate by examination, nursing knowledge and experience. The Advanced Placement procedure begins with acceptance by the Riverside School of Professional Nursing Admissions Committee. Upon approval the student is interviewed by the Advanced Placement Coordinator to choose the options best suited for the student.
Students can take challenge exams for the first two nursing courses.
Successful completion of the theoretical exam allows the student to proceed to the clinical portion of the Advanced Placement procedure. These LPN's may enter the program at an advanced level without having to participate in the challenge process if they have completed all nursing support courses. Advanced Placement and Articulation students will also be expected to successfully complete the RSPN Bridge Course before beginning classes. Advanced Placement students will be required to pay all annual student fees except tuition. The School of Nursing and adjacent student residence are connected to Riverside Regional Medical Center.