Carole A. Kenner, Dean
1100 N. Stonewall
Oklahoma City, OK 73117-1297
Phone: (405) 271-2428
FAX: (405) 271-3443
Internet: http://nursing.ouhsc.edu/
The College of Nursing offers the Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) and the Master of Science degree with a major in Nursing. The traditional undergraduate program is open to qualified high school graduates seeking the bachelor’s degree. A special track leading to the bachelor’s degree is available to registered nurses with no bachelor’s degree. Licensed vocational nurses who meet admission requirements may earn advanced standing credit toward the bachelor’s degree. Another special track leading to the master’s degree is available for registered nurses with a non-nursing bachelor’s degree. An accelerated BSN track is also available for non-nurses who have a bachelor’s degree in any field, specific prerequisite courses, and a qualifying GPA. Post-master’s Certificate Programs are also offered.
Upon completion of the course requirements the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree is conferred and the graduate is then eligible to apply to take the examination for licensure as a registered nurse. Graduates of the program are prepared to practice medical-surgical, pediatric, community health, gerontological, maternal-child, or psychiatric-mental health nursing in a variety of health care settings including hospitals, home health agencies, health departments, nursing homes, industry and public schools.
Students are encouraged to establish contact with College of Nursing counselors prior to enrollment in prerequisite course requirements.
Students should contact:
University of Oklahoma College of Nursing
Office of Student/Alumni Affairs
P.O. Box 26901
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73190
Telephone: (405) 271-2428 or call toll free (800) 879-9234.
Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree may attend the University of Oklahoma, Norman campus, during the freshman and sophomore years. Credits required for the first two years may also be transferred from other colleges or universities. Prerequisites include 67 hours of approved coursework in specified courses and electives. All prerequisite courses, except electives and courses in U.S. history and understanding artistic forms, must be completed prior to enrollment in the junior year nursing courses at the College of Nursing.
The following year-by-year schedule is a sample program of study. It is intended as a guide to aid the planning of the student’s program. The sequence of courses can vary in the first two years.
Required Prerequisite Courses
The following prerequisite courses or approved substitute courses must be completed with a minimum of C grade (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or better before a student may enroll in the nursing major courses. Students should contact a College of Nursing counselor to identify courses which are accepted as substitutes for the prerequisite courses.
FRESHMAN YEAR—First Semester
ENGL 1113 3
ZOO 1114 4
ZOO 1121 1
Psychology/Sociology/Anthropology 3
General Education (Core Area IV) 3
TOTAL HOURS 14
+three-hour math course, if needed
Second Semester
*ENGL 1213 3
*CHEM 1315 5
P SC 1113 3
Psychology/Sociology/Anthropology 3
General Education (Core Area IV) 3
TOTAL HOURS 17
Summer Session
*MBIO 2815 5
HIST 1483 or 1493 3
TOTAL HOURS 8
SOPHOMORE YEAR—First Semester
*ZOO 2255 5
HSE 1823 3
PSY 2603 3
Electives (four hours) or ‡five hours Foreign Language 4–5
TOTAL HOURS 15–16
Second Semester
*ZOO 2124 4
Statistics (PSY 2003 or COMM 2513) 3
Psychology/Sociology/Anthropology Culture (3000-4000 level) 3
‡Foreign Language 5
General Education (Core Area IV) 3
TOTAL HOURS 13–18
*Courses with prerequisites: consult with adviser.
‡Second foreign language course could be taken in the summer following the sophomore year.
It is highly recommended that the General Education foreign language requirement be completed in high school.
Application deadline for the College of Nursing is January 15 of the year in which enrollment is sought. It is the responsibility of the applicant to supply complete credentials that include:
1. Completed application for admission to the University of Oklahoma.
2. Completed College of Nursing Supplemental Data Form.
3. Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
4. Verification of spring enrollment.
Admission is limited; criteria and priorities are:
1. Enrollment in or completion of at least 30 semester hours of prerequisite courses at the time the application for admission to the College of Nursing is submitted.
2. A minimum grade of C in all prerequisite courses.
3. A cumulative grade point average of 2.50/4.00 for all college work taken at OU, as well as all coursework carrying a letter grade. Academic credit earned from any division of the University of Oklahoma — Norman Campus, Health Sciences Center, OU–Tulsa, University of Oklahoma College of Continuing Education — is considered resident credit at the University of Oklahoma. Grades earned at any of these divisions are included in the OU retention and cumulative grade point average for purposes of admission or readmission to the University, and to the individual colleges within the University.
4. Priority is given to applicants with grade point averages exceeding the 2.50/4.00 cumulative requirement.
5. Priority is given to applicants who complete prerequisites prior to or during the spring semester following submission of the application.
6. Priority is given to legal residents of Oklahoma.
7. Priority is given to students transferring a minimum of 25 academic credit hours from the University of Oklahoma, Norman Campus.
Application materials are screened by the Office of Admissions and Records and forwarded to the College of Nursing Office of Student/Alumni Affairs. Applications for admission to the baccalaureate program are reviewed and evaluated by the College of Nursing Admission-Progression-Graduation Committee. The selection committee considers all applicants without discrimination in regard to age, creed, ethnic origin, marital status, race or sex. Students are selected for admission according to the criteria described in this catalog.
The Office of Admissions and Records notifies each student of the committee’s action. Students are required to respond to an offer of a position or an alternate position by the date specified.
The College of Nursing offers an accelerated BSN program for students with a bachelor’s degree in any field, appropriate prerequisite coursework and a qualifying GPA. Students in the Accelerated BSN program earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) following successful completion of 14 months of full-time study. Graduates of the program are eligible to apply to take the examination for licensure as a registered nurse and are prepared to practice nursing in a variety of settings. They are eligible to continue their studies in the graduate nursing program.
The College of Nursing offers flexible, individualized programs for Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses who wish to obtain the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. Full- or part-time schedules are available and classes are scheduled at hours convenient for the working student. Advanced standing credit for up to 30 hours of nursing courses is available through various validation mechanisms. Interested nurses should contact the College of Nursing Office of Student/Alumni Affairs at (405) 271-2428 or call toll free 1-800-879-9234.
The College of Nursing offers opportunities for persons with experience in health care (i.e. operating room technicians, emergency medical technicians, medical corpsmen) to complete requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Non-nursing health care workers can earn advanced standing credit up to 14 hours of nursing theory courses by successful completion of standardized examinations. Interested persons should contact the College of Nursing, Office of Student/Alumni Affairs at (405) 271-2428 or toll free 1-800-879-9234.