NURSING PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE
A career in nursing offers challenges, self-satisfaction and the opportunity to be a
member of the interdisciplinary team providing care in various health care settings.
The nursing program at Western Oklahoma State College was
established in 1981 and has an outstanding success rate for
preparing qualified nurses. By establishing admission criteria and
procedures, the department of nursing hopes to ensure that students
selected for the program are capable of successfully completing the
nursing program and passing the national examination. The nursing program is approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing and is accredited by the
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. Upon graduation, students are qualified to
take the NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination).
The minimum time period to complete the program requirements is five semesters.
Classroom study is combined with practical application in nursing experiences at
various clinics and hospitals. The number of applicants accepted will reflect the
availability of appropriate clinical sites.
Western Oklahoma State College fully subscribes to all principles
and requirements of the American Disabilities Act. In compliance
with the American Disabilities Act, the nursing department does not
discriminate. However, it is important to note that in order to
progress successfully through the nursing curriculum and function as
a practicing nurse upon graduation, and individual must be able to
perform certain requirements. Students seeking to be admitted to the
nursing program must have these competencies necessary for the
professional practice of nursing as identified by the National
Council of State Boards of Nursing.
Students must be accepted into the program before enrolling in
nursing courses. Students accepted will be admitted under the
degree plan that is currently in effect (please check with
the department of nursing for current plan). Students that have been
accepted into the nursing program must complete admission procedures
for Western Oklahoma State College.
Procedure for admission
- Completed application must be turned in to nursing department by
May 15.
- Copies of all college transcripts must be on file in the
nursing department with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 out of a possible
4.0.
- Minimum grade of “C” must be maintained in all
technical-occupational support and related courses.
- Pre-admission RN examination must be taken (call nursing
department for dates the exam is given).
- Successful completion of all prerequisite courses (see
curriculum plan).
- A criminal background check from the Oklahoma State Bureau of
Investigation (OSBI) (or from the last state of residence of
Oklahoma for less than six months) must be made and on file in
nursing department.
Applicants will be ranked to determine acceptance into the nursing program based on
completion of the application process and the student’s GPA on required general
education and nursing support courses, and pre-admission RN examination with
designated decision scores.
Transfer students
Transfer credits from an NLNAC accredited nursing school will be
considered on an individual basis. There will be no more than one
academic year between successful completion of the last nursing
course for transfer into the WOSC Nursing Program.
Advanced Standing
Students who have completed an NLNAC accredited practical nursing
program, who hold a valid LPN license in good standing, and who
currently practice as an LPN may apply for advanced standing credit
for NURS 1119 and NURS 1129. Students applying from non-NLNACC
accredited program must pass a national mobility assessment test to
earn credit for NURS 1119 and NURS 1129.
LPN students from Great Plains, Red River or Southwestern
Technology Centers may receive cooperative agreement enrollment
credit for NURS 1119 and NURS 1129.
All candidates must meet admission requirements and will be
admitted to the appropriate nursing class on a space available
basis.
An FBI fingerprint check is required as part of the application
process.
Special considerations for program
In addition to tuition and textbooks, costs for the nursing program includes the
following: uniforms, lab coat, stethoscope, bandage, scissors, assessment tests,
physical examination, immunizations, blood titers, annual professional liability insurance,
CPR certification, Oklahoma Board of Nursing and National Council Licensure
examination fees and fees for Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation.
