Nursing Schools in Oklahoma
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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
In a hurry? Click here to request free, no obligation information from all of our featured schools. We recommend requesting free information from each of the online nursing programs as well as each health care degree program. Compare each school and find the program that is right for you.
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.
Indiana State University School of Nursing
Indiana State University offers online LVN or LPN to BSN programs and an online RN to BSN program for registered nurses. Request information about these program today!
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Walden University School of Nursing
Request information from Walden University to learn more about their online M.S. degree programs in Nursing. Areas of specialization include Nursing Education, Informatics, or Leadership & Management.
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.
Regis University - Loretto Height School of Nursing
Regis University offers an online RN to BSN program that is accredited by the AACN-CCNE. This program is open to Registered Nurses with a community college degree or diploma. RNs can complete this program in 12 to 20 months. This program enrolls three times a year. Request information today!
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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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