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 (NLNAC).
Upon
graduation, students are qualified to take the National Council
Licensure
Examination (NCLEX).
The minimum time 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 to be
accepted will
reflect the availability of appropriate clinical experience.
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, an
individual
must be able to perform certain physical activities that include
vocal, visual,
auditory, intellectual, and dexterity 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 Application:
1. Completed application must be turned in to nursing department by
May 15.
2. 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.
3. Minimum grade of "C" must be maintained in all
technical-occupational
support and related courses.
4. Pre-admission RN examination must be taken (call nursing
department for
dates the exam is given).
5. Successful completion of all prerequisite courses (see curriculum
plan).
6. A criminal background check from the Oklahoma State Bureau of
Investigation
(OSBI) (or from the last state of residence if a resident 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, the student's cumulative GPA on
required
general education and nursing support courses, and a 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 2219.
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.
Click here for more information:
http://www.wosc.edu/academic_programs/nursing.asp
