DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Nursing

FAQs

For the Associate of Applied Science Nursing Degree

1. How many nursing applicants are accepted?
   Current funding and space permits the annual admission of 75 qualified applicants.
2. When do you admit nursing students?
   Qualified applicants are admitted each May following receipt of spring grades.
3. How are applicants selected?
   Applications are ranked using a formula based on the grades in the five prerequisite courses:
   • ORIE 1151 The College Experience
   • NURS 1191 Dosage Calculation (requires a score of 10.4 on the WRAT Math test; top 75 applicants are admitted)
   • BIOL 1144 Cellular Biology
   • BIOL 2125 Anatomy and Physiology
   • ENGL 1113 Composition I
4. Is there an application deadline?
   Yes, applications must be submitted no later than March 1st. You must have completed all prerequisite courses and admission requirements by the end of the Spring semester.
5. Is there a waiting list?
   No
6. Do you have to be a certified nurse’s aide to be admitted?
   No
7. What are the prerequisite courses?
   • ORIE 1151 The College Experience
   • NURS 1191 Dosage Calculation
   • BIOL 1144 Cellular Biology
   • BIOL 2125 Anatomy and Physiology
   • ENGL 1113 Composition I
8. What if I don’t get admitted and I have completed all of the prerequisite course?
   We recommend repeating the ranking courses and earning “A’s” and “B’s” in order to increase the number of ranking points.
9. If I already have one degree, do I have to take the prerequisites?
   Yes. Also, sciences have a five year limit.
10. What if my advisor isn’t available when I drop by?
    It is always best to schedule an appointment with your faculty advisor. Advisement schedules are posted on their door.
11. Can I transfer nursing Courses?
    Nursing Courses are not transferable.
12. Can I work full time while in the Nursing Program?
    It is recommended that the students do no work more than 16 hours per week and plan on studying at least 20 hours per week during the Nursing Program.
13. What are the class hours?
    Clinical days are Mondays and Tuesdays during the day or evening. Class days are Wednesdays and Thursdays. The student may also be taking other support or general education courses concurrently with the Nursing Program.
14. Can I pick my clinical location?
    No, the faculty assigns students to the various clinical sites in Tulsa, Claremore, Vinita, Bartlesville, Pryor and Broken Arrow.
15. How long does it take?
    The associate degree in nursing is a two-year (four semesters) program after the prerequisites have been completed. The Bridge program is a one-year program (three semesters) after the prerequisites have been completed.
16. What is the Bridge Program?
    It involves advanced placement and is only available to LPNs and licensed Paramedics.
17. Can I attend part-time?
    Yes, you can take the prerequisites and general education courses before admission. Once admitted all nursing courses must be taken in sequence.
18. Are there any night nursing courses?
    No, there are not any night nursing courses; however some clinical may be in the evening. Some general education courses are offered in the evenings and online.
19. What immunizations do I have to need?
    Required Immunizations:
    • 2 MMR
    • 3 Hep B
    • Tdap
    • Chickenpox or vaccination
    • Tb skin test (annually)
    • Influenza (annually)
    • As well as a physical examination
20. Will my courses transfer?
    See Online Course matrix or make an application to the university and schedule an appointment with the advisement center.
21. If I have a felony or arrest history, can I still get admitted?
    You must first get admitted into the University. Second, review the OBN information. Felony’s of most concern are assault and battery, murder, sexual offenders, and drugs.
    Clinical agencies may not allow students with criminal backgrounds into their facilities.
    Make an appointment with Professor Andrews if there are questions in this topic area.