Traditional BSN
The College of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree to students at campuses throughout the state of Oklahoma. All BSN nursing courses are upper division and applicants must complete the 61 academic credit hours of prerequisite course work before enrollment in the first year of the nursing program. The nursing curriculum consists of 60 semester hours of sequenced courses incorporating theoretical and clinical content. Graduates of the program receive a BSN degree and are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination- RN (NCLEX-RN®) for licensure as a registered nurse.
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.
Admission Requirements
Regular Admission Requirements
Completion of 61 credit hours of prerequisite coursework
- 30 credit hours must be completed prior to application.
- The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OUHSC) is on a semester credit- hour system. Students transferring coursework from an institution on trimester or quarter-hour systems should contact an advisor to determine how the coursework will transfer.
- All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.
Cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
- OUHSC considers all coursework regardless of academic forgiveness granted by other institutions. Each attempt of any course taken will be calculated into the CGPA.
Science grade point average (SGPA) of a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
- At least two of the four laboratory science prerequisites must be completed prior to application.
- Four laboratory sciences required are: General Chemistry, Microbiology, Human Anatomy and Human Physiology
- Each attempt of any science course taken will be calculated into the science GPA, along with the four required sciences.
Timeline
- Submit your NursingCAS and OUHSC Supplemental Application by February 3rd to apply to the OUHSC College of Nursing.
- Documents that must accompany the application are: (1) official transcripts to document all previous coursework.
- Conditional admission letters are delivered by e-mail within eight weeks of application deadline.
- Confirmations of acceptance and deposits must be received by OUHSC Admissions and Records within 10 days of being placed at your site.
Early Site Placement (University of Oklahoma Norman)
The early admission option for current University of Oklahoma Norman students to the Traditional BSN program was created to offer outstanding prospective students the opportunity to secure positions in the BSN program earlier than the normal admission cycle. Positions are limited and applicants not admitted will be considered in the regular application/selection pool. The application deadline for early admission is December 1.
- Apply and be admitted to either The University of Oklahoma Norman
- Applicant must be in good standing at either The University of Oklahoma Norman
- A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.25 on a scale of 4.0.
The College of Nursing does not honor academic forgiveness or reprieve policies. Each attempt at each course from each institution previously attended will be calculated into the Cumulative GPA. Newly admitted students must maintain a 3.25 GPA while completing prerequisite courses. - A science grade point average (GPA) of 3.25 on a scale of 4.0.
Each attempt at Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Microbiology, and General (Intro) Chemistry will be calculated. No other science courses will be used to calculate this Science GPA. Newly admitted students must maintain a 3.25 GPA while completing prerequisite courses. The College of Nursing does not honor academic forgiveness or reprieve policies. Each attempt at each of these four courses from each institution previously attended will be calculated into the overall Science GPA. - Completion of two (2) of the four (4) College of Nursing prerequisite science courses (Chemistry, Microbiology, Anatomy, or Physiology) with at least one (1) completed at the The University of Oklahoma Norman, University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, or Murray State College.
- A grade of "C" or better in all prerequisite courses.
- Credit hour transfer requirements must be met for each prerequisite course.
- The University of Oklahoma is on a Semester credit-hour system. Students completing coursework at an institution on a Quarter credit-hour system are advised that coursework will transfer based on a 0.67 transfer rate. For example: a 3 credit-hour course on the Quarter credit-hours system will transfer as 2.01 Semester credit-hours and will not meet the transfer credit hour requirement for most prerequisite courses. Please contact an academic advisor for further advisement.
- Completion of at least 24 semester hours of nursing prerequisite courses at the University of Oklahoma Norman, University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, or Murray State College campus at the time the application for admission is submitted.
- Clarification: All students must transfer a total of 61 non-nursing credit hours, including prerequisite courses, prior to enrollment in nursing courses. Elective hours can be taken, as needed, to complete the total transfer hour requirement. For example, if an applicant only has 59 total hours after completing all prerequisites, the applicant would then need 2 elective credit hours prior to enrolling in nursing courses. All prerequisites must be completed prior to first enrollment in nursing coursework.
- Admission decisions will be announced by February 1st.
- Prior to initial College of Nursing enrollment, each newly admitted student must submit official transcripts to demonstrate completion of all required prerequisite coursework.
Timeline
- Apply to OUHSC College of Nursing by December 1st. Documents that must accompany the application are: (1) official transcripts to document all previous coursework.
- Conditional admission letters are delivered by e-mail in February.
- Confirmations of acceptance and deposits must be received by OUHSC Admissions and Records within 10 days of receipt of the admissions offer.
- Unsuccessful applicants to the Direct Early Admission program will be re-considered (without reapplication) for admission during the regular admission period and notified by March of the Admissions Committee’s decision.
Admission Contingency
A conditional admit to the BSN program by way of the Early Admission Program must satisfy all remaining admission requirements (including maintenance of minimum GPA) during the Fall and Spring terms prior to initial nursing enrollment. Should the conditional admit fail to complete the admission requirements or fail to submit documentation to confirm completion, the early admission is forfeited, and the student may apply through the next regular admission period.
Curriculum
| Year 3 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| NURS 3023 | Clinical I Nursing | 3 |
| NURS 3033 | Human Experience in Health and Common Illness | 3 |
| NURS 3043 | Health Assessment | 3 |
| NURS 3073 | Introduction to Professional Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NURS 3083 | Pharmacology in Nursing | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| NURS 3114 | Clinical Nursing II | 4 |
| NURS 3134 | Human Experience in Acute and Chronic Illness I | 4 |
| NURS 3054 | Psychosocial Nursing | 4 |
| NURS 3162 | Human Experience of Disability | 2 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| NURS 4054 | Clinical III Nursing | 4 |
| NURS 4034 | The Human Experience in Acute and Chronic Illness II | 4 |
| NURS 4144 | Family-Focused Nursing | 4 |
| NURS 4063 | Nursing Research | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| NURS 4124 | Clinical Nursing IV | 4 |
| NURS 4123 | Leadership in Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NURS 4143 | Community Focused Nursing | 3 |
| NURS 4163 | Contemporary Professional Nursing | 3 |
| NURS 4213 | Human Experience in Acute & Chronic Illness III | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
Prerequisite Courses
Completion of 61 credit hours of prerequisite coursework. Cumulative grade point average of a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Average science GPA of 2.5 on a scale of 4.0. A grade of “C” or better in all prerequisite courses. Students must transfer a total of 61 non-nursing credit hours, including prerequisites courses, prior to enrollment in nursing classes.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Area I: Symbolic and Oral Communication (9-12 hours) | ||
| ENGL 1113 | Principles Of English Composition | 3 |
| ENGL 1213 | Principles Of English Composition | 3 |
| Language: This requirement can be satisfied by successfully completing two semesters of the same language at the college level. It also may be satisfied by successfully completing two years of the same language in high school or by demonstrating an equivalent level of competence on an assessment test. | ||
| PSY 2003 | Understanding Statistics | 3 |
| or PSY 2003 | Understanding Statistics | |
| or ECON 2843 | Elements Of Statistics | |
| or PSY 2113 | Research Methods I: Statistics | |
| Core Area II: Natural Science (18-19 hours) | ||
| CHEM 1305 | General Chemistry | 5 |
| or CHEM 1315 | General Chemistry | |
| MBIO 2815 | Introduction To Microbiology | 5 |
| or MBIO 3813 & MBIO 3812 | Fundamentals Of Microbiology and Fundamentals Of Microbiology Laboratory | |
| BIOL 2255 | Human Anatomy | 4-5 |
| or BIOL 2234 | Introduction To Human Anatomy | |
| BIOL 2124 | Human Physiology | biol 3103 & 3101 |
| Core Area III: Social Science (12 hours) | ||
| P SC 1113 | American Federal Government | 3 |
| HIST 1483 | United States, 1492 To 1865 | 3 |
| or HIST 1493 | United States, 1865 To The Present | |
| PSY 1113 | Elements Of Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 2603 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| Core Area IV: Arts & Humanities (12 hours) | ||
| Artistic Forms: 1 course, 3 hours | ||
| Western Culture: 2 courses, 6 hours (one course must be HIST 1483 or HIST 1493) | ||
| World Culture: 1 course, 3 hours | ||
| Core Area V: First Year Experience (3 hours) | ||
| CAS 1523 | Gateway to Belonging at OU | 3 |
| or CAS 1543 | Ethical and Intercultural Leadership | |
| or CAS 1533 | Global Perspectives | |
| NURS 3003 | Interdisciplinary Leadership in Healthcare | 3 |
| Upper Division (minimum of 3 hours) | ||
| In addition to the First Year Experience, at least one course used to satisfy the general education requirements must be at the upper division level (3000-4000) and outside of the student’s major coursework. | ||
Program Outcomes
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the University of Oklahoma College of Nursing Baccalaureate Degree Program the graduate will be prepared to:
- Provide entry-level safe, competent, ethical care to culturally diverse individuals, families and populations across health care settings and across the lifespan.
- Function effectively as a member of the Nursing Profession and as a member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Practice professional nursing based on current evidence.
- Assume accountability for evaluation and improvement of nursing practice.
- Integrate the safe and confidential use of information technology and health care technology into one’s practice as a professional nurse.
Program Outcomes
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