Associate in Applied Science Degree, Nursing
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2013 Applications and Re-Entry Applications are now available.
Re-Entry Applications are due November 1, 2012.
2013 General Student Applications are due March 1, 2013.
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 a
dmission 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 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.
The Nursing program is designed for the student who plans to enter the job force immediately. After successful completion of the required curriculum, you will receive an Associate's of Applied Science Degree which prepares you for the Registered Nurse licensure exam. The program consists of a prerequisite semester in which students must have completed all prerequisite courses prior to admission to the Nursing Program. Because of the limited spaces available in this program, admission is highly competitive and completion of all general education, related, and support courses is highly recommended. To be considered for acceptance to the Nursing Program the student must meet certain entrance standards. Contact the Nursing Department for additional program admission requirements and Program details.
Due to the amount of online and computer-based work required for the Nursing Education courses, it is recommended that students take the required computer course within two years of applying to the program.
WOSC pre-nursing students are strongly encouraged to make an appointment with their academic counselor at least once a semester. Appointments can be made by calling any of our campuses:
Altus - 580.477.7830 Lawton - 580.591.8062 Elk City - 580.225.4344
The National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission (NLNAC) accreditation requests that we share the ‘Assessment Results’ pertaining to the program outcomes with our graduates and their employers. Click here to downloaddocument.
The Western Oklahoma State College Department of Nursing Education is accredited by NLNAC and approved by the OBN.
Check out a great resources for student nurses at http://nursingdegreeguide.com and http://www.bestnursingdegree.com.
Faculty & Staff
Altus:
Chrystal Overton
Dean of Technical Education
chrystal.overton@wosc.edu
Kristy Greer
Director of Nursing Education
kristy.greer@wosc.edu
Heather Hill
Administrative Assistant
heather.hill@wosc.edu
Liz Greenwood
Sophomore Instructor
liz.greenwood@wosc.edu
Brenda Phillips
Freshman Instructor
brenda.phillips@wosc.edu
Monni Reed
Clinical Coordinator
monni.reed@wosc.edu
Timara Padgett
Simulation Coordinator
timara.padgett@wosc.edu
Lawton:
Estelle Guerra
Freshman Coordinator
estelle.guerra@wosc.edu
Karen Snider
Sophomore Instructor
karen.snider@wosc.edu
Melinda Hathaway
Administrative Assistant
melinda.hathaway@wosc.edu
Elk City:
Polly Walker
Sophomore Coordinator
polly.walker@wosc.edu
Raechel White
Secretary
raechel.white@wosc.edu
