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How much do nurses make by the hour?

Median Hourly Wage of Oklahoma RNs:$23.801

How much do nurses make per year?

Median Annual Salary of Oklahoma RNs:$49,5101

Where can I find more information about becoming a nurse?

http://www.oknurses.com/displaycommon.cfm?an=13

Where do I find out about testing?

State Nursing Board:Oklahoma Board of Nursing

WELCOME TO THE OKLAHOMA BOARD OF NURSING'S WEB SITE

This web site is available to assist both the public and
licensed nurses to more fully utilize the services of
the Board of Nursing.

The Board's purpose is to safeguard the public's health by
ensuring that licensed nurses are qualified and competent to practice.
The web site supports the Board's purpose by providing
information concerning the Board's functions.
Oklahoma Board of Nursing
2915 N Classen, Ste. 524
OKC, OK 73106
TEL: 405.962.1800 FAX: 405.962.1821
For questions or comments regarding this webpage, please contact the
OBN Webmaster at: obnwebmaster@nursing.state.ok.us

State Nurses Association:Oklahoma Nurses Association

ONA is the professional association for
registered nurses in Oklahoma.

We are the community empowering Oklahoma Nurses
to improve health care.

2009 ONA Convention, October 28-29

Want to present at this year's convention?
Deadline Extended: July 5, 2009
Proposals-Online Submission Open

State Hospital Association:Oklahoma Hospital Association

Oklahoma Hospital Association

Established in 1919, the Oklahoma Hospital Association represents more than 130 hospitals and health care entities across the state of Oklahoma. OHA's primary objective is to promote the welfare of the public by leading and assisting its members in the provision of better health care and services for all people.

OHA provides a variety of membership services including legislative tracking and representation, communications, educational programs, information and data, quality resources, workforce shortage initiatives and more.

In addition to hospitals, other members include: health care systems, nursing homes, home health agencies, surgery centers, and businesses which have an interest in health care.

The University of Oklahoma College of Nursing

Welcome from the Dean . . . Carole Kenner, DNS, RNC-NIC, FAAN is the Dean of the College of. Nursing at the University of. Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.

Whether you are a new college student coming straight out of High School, a registered nurse seeking a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree, or a non-nurse seeking a degree, the OU College of Nursing has a plan for you. Coursework is delivered via a combination of classroom instruction and Internet based instruction.  For the undergraduate programs, Internet-based instruction in non-clinical courses ranges from 50% to 90%.  In the graduate programs, courses range from 50% to 100% online. The OU College of Nursing has been named a 2006-2009 Center of Excellence by the National League for Nursing, and strives to help students achieve their goals, and begin a career in a lucrative field. See below for all of our current education paths.

OU College of Nursing - Academic Programs

Oklahoma City University Kramer School of Nursing

Nursing School Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Nursing Degree Programs: BSN, MSN
School Founded In: 1904
Nursing Accredited By: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)
Nursing School Website: http://www.okcu.edu

2501 N Blackwelder Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73106
(405) 521-5000
Get directions

DEGREE PROGRAMS AND ACCREDITATION

PROGRAMS 

Oklahoma City University's Kramer School of Nursing offers the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), the Master of Science of Nursing (MSN), and a PhD in nursing, summarized below. For more information, click on the specific program in the left-hand column under "Program Information." 

GATEWAY PROGRAMS: YOUR GATEWAY INTO THE NURSING PROFESSION

The Traditional BSN is a standard four-year undergraduate degree leading into the nursing profession, whether you are a traditional student or not! Upon completion students are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) to begin work as RNs.

The Part-Time BSN is an evening and occasional Saturdays program for people who want to continue working full time or who need to be at home during traditional school hours. Upon completion students are eligible to apply to take the NCLEX to begin work as RNs.

The Bachelor’s-to-BSN is an accelerated 16-month program for people who already have bachelor’s degrees in other fields. Upon completion students are eligible to apply to take the NCLEX to begin work as RNs.

PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT PROGRAMS: FOR NURSES SEEKING HIGHER DEGREES 

The RN-to-BSN program is an opportunity for Registered Nurses to complete the BSN degree in as little as nine months through nursing classes that meet just one half day a week.

The Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing Education Track, is a 33 credit hour graduate program preparing nurses to become faculty or educators in health care organizations.

The Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing Administration Track, is a 33 credit hour graduate program preparing nurses to become executives in health care organizations. We also offer the state's only MSN/MBA option.

The PhD focuses on Nursing Education, and is a 90 credit hour post-baccalaureate program that prepares nurses to become career academicians. As many as 33 credit hours from a master's degree in nursing or a related field can be applied to the PhD requirements.* ACCREDITATION AND APPROVALS These quality baccalaureate and master's degree programs are fully accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc., 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 500, Atlanta, Georgia 30326, (404)975-5000, or www.nlnac.org. The Oklahoma Board of Nursing has granted full approval for Kramer School of Nursing to offer programs leading to licensure as a Registered Nurse. Gateway program graduates who have earned the Bachelor of Science in Nursing are eligible to apply for the NCLEX-RN required to become licensed as Registered Nurses. Contact information for the Oklahoma Board of Nursing: 2915 Classen Boulevard, Suite 524, Oklahoma City, OK 73106-5437; (405) 962-1800; www.ok.gov/nursing. *Accreditation of the PhD program is pending approval by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA) and will be determined in December 2009. Although NCA has authorized Oklahoma City University to begin offering the PhD courses in August 2009, Oklahoma City University does not guarantee final approval of the PhD in nursing program by NCA, and offers a full refund of tuition paid by students who take the Philosophy of Science and/or Advanced Health Care Policy courses in Fall 2009 if the PhD in nursing is not approved.

University of Central Oklahoma School of Nursing
Nursing School Location: Edmond, Oklahoma
Nursing Degree Programs: BSN
School Founded In: 1890
Nursing Accredited By: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)
Nursing School Website: http://www.ucok.edu

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center School of Nursing
Nursing School Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Nursing Degree Programs: BSN, MSN
School Founded In: 1890
Nursing Accredited By: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)
Nursing School Website: http://www.ouhsc.edu

University of Tulsa School of Nursing
Nursing School Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Nursing Degree Programs: BSN
School Founded In: 1894
Nursing Accredited By: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)
Nursing School Website: http://www.utulsa.edu

University of Phoenix Nursing Schools - Campus and Online
Nursing School Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 
Nursing Degree Programs: Healthcare, RN to BSN, MSN Request Free Info
School Founded In: 1976
Nursing Accredited By: Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
Nursing School Website: http://www.universityofphoenix.com

University of Phoenix Nursing Schools - Campus and Online
Nursing School Location:Tulsa, Oklahoma 
Nursing Degree Programs: Healthcare, RN to BSN, MSN Request Free Info
School Founded In: 1976
Nursing Accredited By: Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
Nursing School Website: http://www.universityofphoenix.com

Bacone College School of Nursing
Nursing School Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma
Nursing Degree Programs: BSN
School Founded In: 1880
Nursing Accredited By: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)
Nursing School Website: http://www.bacone.edu

East Central University School of Nursing
Nursing School Location: Ada, Oklahoma
Nursing Degree Programs: BSN
School Founded In: 1909
Nursing Accredited By: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)
Nursing School Website: http://www.ecok.edu

Langston University School of Nursing and Health Professions
Nursing School Location: Langston, Oklahoma
Nursing Degree Programs: BSN
School Founded In: 1897
Nursing Accredited By: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)
Nursing School Website: http://www.lunet.edu

Northeastern State University School of Nursing
Nursing School Location: Tahlequah, Oklahoma
Nursing Degree Programs: BSN
School Founded In: 1846
Nursing Accredited By: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)
Nursing School Website: http://www.nsuok.edu

Northwestern Oklahoma State University School of Nursing
Nursing School Location: Alva, Oklahoma
Nursing Degree Programs: BSN
School Founded In: 1897
Nursing Accredited By: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)
Nursing School Website: http://www.nwosu.edu

Oklahoma Baptist University School of Nursing
Nursing School Location: Shawnee, Oklahoma
Nursing Degree Programs: BSN
School Founded In: 1910
Nursing Accredited By: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)
Nursing School Website: http://www.okbu.edu

Oklahoma Panhandle State University Nursing Programs
Nursing School Location: Goodwell, Oklahoma
Nursing Degree Programs: BSN
School Founded In: 1909
Nursing Accredited By: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)
Nursing School Website: http://www.opsu.edu

Oklahoma Wesleyan University School of Nursing
Nursing School Location: Bartlesville, Oklahoma
Nursing Degree Programs: BSN
School Founded In: 1909
Nursing Accredited By: Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
Nursing School Website: http://www.okwu.edu

Oral Roberts University Anna Vaughn School of Nursing
Nursing School Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Nursing Degree Programs: BSN
School Founded In: 1963
Nursing Accredited By: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)
Nursing School Website: http://www.oru.edu

Southern Nazarene University School of Nursing
Nursing School Location: Bethany, Oklahoma
Nursing Degree Programs: BSN, MSN
School Founded In: 1899
Nursing Accredited By: Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
Nursing School Website: http://www.snu.edu

Southwestern Oklahoma State University School of Nursing
Nursing School Location: Weatherford, Oklahoma
Nursing Degree Programs: BSN
School Founded In: 1901
Nursing Accredited By: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)
Nursing School Website: http://www.swosu.edu