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The College of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree to students at campuses throughout the state of Oklahoma. All BSN nursing courses are upper division and applicants must complete the 60 academic credit hours of prerequisite course work before enrollment in the first year of the nursing program. The nursing curriculum consists of 60 semester hours of sequenced courses incorporating theoretical (in class and online) and clinical content. Graduates of the program receive a BSN degree and are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination- RN (NCLEX-RN®) for licensure as a registered nurse. 

The Traditional BSN pathway admits students once a year in the Fall and offers only full-time enrollment. 

How long to complete the program?

2 years

Program Start Date

Fall start for all site locations

Average Median Salary

$93,600 per year

Curriculum

Program format and/or delivery:

  • 2 years, in-person modality 
  • Didactic vs. clinical/lab time
  • 60 hours of nursing coursework 

Degree/credit requirements:

  • 120 total hours for the BSN
  • 60 hours of prerequisites
  • 60 hours of nursing courses 

* New 26-27 catalog coming soon!


Admission Requirements

  • Completion of 60 hours of prerequisite coursework
  • 30 prerequisite hours must be completed prior to application
  • All prerequisites must be completed with a grade of 'C' or better
    • Please note a C-minus does not meet the minimum C grade requirement for prerequisites 
    • For the foreign language requirement, if taken in high school, coursework must be a passing grade; if taken in college, student must earn a grade of C or higher
  • Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale at the time of application and enrollment
  • Minimum science grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale at the time of application and enrollment
  • At least three of the four required sciences must be completed prior to application
    • The four required sciences are Chemistry, Microbiology, Human Anatomy, and Human Physiology. 
    • Each attempt of any of the four required science courses taken will be calculated into the science GPA.

* New 26-27 catalog coming soon!


Applying for Admission  

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If after reviewing the qualifications for this program you are unsure of whether you meet them, please contact Nursing@ouhsc.edu. We are here to help and support you as you pursue a career in the health sciences.    

Program Details

Location Offered

Duncan, Lawton, Norman, Oklahoma City, Tahlequah & Tulsa


Degree Acquired

Bachelor of Science in Nursing


Admissions

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Tuition and Aid

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Application Process

Complete the NursingCAS application 

  • Undergraduate programs: $60 for the first program; $45 for each additional program 
  • Graduate programs: $80 for the first program; $50 for each additional program 
  • Send transcripts from all institutions previously attended to NursingCAS for processing

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