OU Health Degree Accelerator Program
About
Research demonstrates that the level of nurses' education improves patient care and leads to better health outcomes. Advanced education is also an influencing factor in career, personal and professional satisfaction as well as clinical excellence.
OU Health and the College of Nursing are advancing healthcare by establishing seamless academic progression pathways for OU Health nurses. By completing a program through the Degree Accelerator Program, working RNs at OU Health can advance their education and career with financial support from OU Health.
Eligibility
*Note: TBSN and ABSN applicants are not required to have an active LPN or RN license, nor do they need a minimum of 1 year of work experience as an LPN or RN.
- Licensure: Must hold an active LPN or RN license. *
- Work Experience : Minimum of 1 year of experience as an LPN or RN.*
- Employment at OU Health : A minimum of 6 months of continuous full-time or part-time (.6 FTE or more) employment at OU Health is required.
- Program Admission : Must apply and be admitted to one of the College of Nursing programs and be accepted into the Degree Accelerator Program by OU Health after admission.
- Program Continuation : To remain eligible for the Degree Accelerator Program, students must maintain employment at OU Health throughout the program.
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.
Cost
It is the student’s responsibility to ensure they are enrolled in the prescribed courses and to pay tuition and fees at the time designated by the Bursar's Office. Details regarding tuition/fee charges and collection are available from the Bursar's Office.