Nursing Schools in Oklahoma
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- ADN (Entry to Nursing) Programs in Oklahoma
- BSN (Entry to Nursing) Programs in Oklahoma
- RN to BSN Programs in Oklahoma
- RN to MSN Programs in Oklahoma
- Master's Nursing Programs in Oklahoma
- Nurse Practitioner Programs in Oklahoma
- Featured Oklahoma Nursing Schools
Oklahoma has a severe shortage of nurses and the fingers are pointing at the Oklahoma nursing programs and their lack of nursing school faculty. There are not enough teachers or enough classroom space for all of the applicants. Nursing schools in Oklahoma are turning away or placing on waitlists hundreds of well qualified applicants due to this space limitation. RN to BSN programs have been significantly impacted recently, which has had an affect on hospital vacancy fill rates. Many of the Oklahoma hospitals are seeking BSN holding registered nurses to meet the more complex cases they are seeing and to meet the raising standards of care expected from registered nurses in the hospital.
We are dedicated to helping find solutions to the nursing shortage in Oklahoma. One of our solutions has been to make available online nursing programs for registered nurses seeking to advance their career with a work, school and life balance. The online nursing schools we have compiled here are CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) accredited, have no waitlists and will help students coordinate their clinical training. The cost per credit is comparable to other nursing programs in Oklahoma. These schools offer RN to BSN, RN to MSN and a variety of MSN specialty programs. You will also find campus based nursing programs in the state of Oklahoma listed below. Request free information from these schools and see if they fit your personal and professional goals.
Oklahoma is experiencing severe nursing shortages in the rural areas of the state. Online nursing schools make it practical for registered nurses to advance their career and education without leaving their community. Online Master’s in Health Care Education are also available online to prepare registered nurses for faculty positions at any Oklahoma nursing school.
Oklahoma Nursing Job Outlook and Salary Information
Considering the critical shortage of nurses in Oklahoma job security for nurses looks very positive. It is a great time to start or advance a career in nursing. The pay is good, benefits are good, career advancement is readily available, the opportunities in nursing are limitless in Oklahoma.
According to salary.com the median annual salary for registered nurse in Lawton, OK is $55,222, in Oklahoma City, OK $55,608, in Tulsa $57,381. According to the 2004 Survey of Registered Nurses, the average annual salary for a registered nurse in Oklahoma was $45,808. According to Indeed.com the average annual salary for a registered nurse in Oklahoma is $54,000. These wages will all vary depending on location, experience and specialization.
Featured Online Nursing Schools in Oklahoma
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University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix provides CCNE accredited nursing programs designed to further develop the skills and roles of working registered nurses. Request free information from the University of Phoenix School of Nursing.
Walden University School of Nursing
Request information from Walden University to learn more about their online BSN and M.S. degree programs in Nursing. Areas of specialization include Nursing Education, Informatics, or Leadership & Management.
Jacksonville University - School of Nursing
Jacksonville University offers an Online RN to BSN. The courses are taught by the same faculty teaching the on-campus courses and the material is exactly the same. The School of Nursing is accredited by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) - Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The JU School of Nursing is accepting application for their Online RN to BSN program now. Request information today!
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Kaplan University School of Nursing
Kaplan University's provides a CCNE accredited, online R.N.-to-B.S.N. degree completion program as well as two distinct MSN programs online. Request free information from the Kaplan University School of Nursing.
Featured Campus Based Nursing Schools
University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix offers CCNE accredited nursing degree programs at campuses in Oklahoma. Campus locations include Oklahoma City, Norman, and Tulsa. Request free information from University of Phoenix below to learn more.
Southern Nazarene University
The nursing programs at SNU are approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing and accredited by the CCNE. They offer a BSN program for Nursing majors, an RN to BSN degree program, and two Masters in Nursing Programs (Education or Leadership)
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Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Programs Approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing
| Bacone College Billie R. Tower Nursing Program 2299 Old Bacone Road Muskogee, OK 74403 Ph: 918-781-7310 |
Carl Albert State College Poteau Campus |
Carl Albert State College Sallisaw Campus Ph: 918-775-6977 |
Connors State College Department of Nursing Warner Campus Route 1, Box 1000 Warner, OK 74469 Ph: 918-463-2931 Ext 6257 |
Connors State College Muskogee Campus |
Eastern Oklahoma State College Wilburton Campus |
Eastern Oklahoma State College McAlester Campus Ph: 918-302-3607 |
ITT Technical Institute 1900 NW Expressway, Suite 305 |
ITT Technical Institute 8421 East 61st Street, Suite U |
Murray State College Department of Nursing One Murray Campus STE N/AH 105 Tishomingo, OK 73460-9739 Ph: 580-371-2371 Ext 337 |
Northeastern OK A&M College |
Northeastern OK A&M College Ph: 918-787-5476 |
Northern Oklahoma College |
Northern Oklahoma College |
Northern Oklahoma College |
Oklahoma City Community College School of Nursing 7777 S. May Avenue Oklahoma City, OK 73159-4444 Ph: 405-682-7507 |
Oklahoma State University |
Oklahoma State University |
OSU Institute of Technology- |
Platt College Nursing Program 2727 W. Memorial Road Oklahoma City, OK 73134 Ph: 405-749-2433 |
Platt College Ph: 918-663-9000 |
Redlands Community College Department of Nursing 1300 S. Country Club Rd. El Reno, Ok 73036 Ph: 405-422-1262 |
Rogers State University Claremore Campus |
Rogers State University Bartlesville Campus Ph: 918-338-8000 |
Rose State College Midwest City Campus |
Rose State College Internet-Based Campus |
Seminole State College Division of Nursing 2701 Boren St. Seminole, OK 74818-0351 Ph: 405-382-9205 |
Tulsa Community College Division of Nursing 909 South Boston Ave. Tulsa, OK 74119 Ph: 918-595-7188 |
| Western Oklahoma State College Department of Nursing Altus Campus 2801 N. Main Altus, Ok 73521 Ph: 580-477-7830 |
Western Oklahoma State College |
Western Oklahoma State College |
Western Oklahoma State College |
(Source: Oklahoma Board of Nursing)
Baccalaureate Degree Nursing (BSN) Programs Approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing
East Central University Ada Campus |
East Central University Durant Campus |
East Central University Ardmore Campus |
Langston University Langston Campus
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Langston University Tulsa Campus |
Northwestern Oklahoma State University Alva Campus |
Northwestern Oklahoma State University Enid Campus |
Northwestern Oklahoma State University Woodward Campus |
| Oklahoma Baptist University School of Nursing 500 W. University Box 61805 Shawnee, OK 74804 Ph: 405-878-2081 |
Oklahoma Christian University Ph: 405-425-5000 |
Oklahoma City University Kramer School of Nursing 2501 N. Blackwelder Oklahoma City, OK 73106 Ph: 405-208-5900 |
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Ph: 918-335-6276 (Provisional Approval) |
| Oral Roberts University Anna Vaughn School of Nursing 7777 S. Lewis Ave. Tulsa, OK 74171 Ph: 918-495-6198 |
Platt College PH: 405-749-2433 |
Platt College Ph: 918-663-9000 |
Southern Nazarene University School of Nursing 6729 NW 39th Expressway Bethany, OK 73008 Ph: 405-491-6610 |
| Southwestern Oklahoma State University Division of Nursing Weatherford Campus 100 Campus Drive Weatherford, OK 73096 Ph: 580-774-3261 |
University of Central Oklahoma Department of Nursing 100 N. University Drive Edmond, OK 73034-5209 Ph: 405-974-5000 |
University of Oklahoma |
University of Oklahoma |
University of Oklahoma |
University of Oklahoma Online Program |
The University of Tulsa |
(Source: Oklahoma Board of Nursing)
