Oklahoma Wesleyan University Department of Nursing

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Oklahoma Wesleyan University has a Nurses Christian Fellowship group that meets during the semester.

Mission Statement

At Oklahoma Wesleyan University, our Nursing program is dedicated to preparing professional nurses to be Christ’s hands and heart to touch the world one person, family, and community at a time.

Accreditations

• Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• Oklahoma State Board of Registered Nursing
• Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Program Distinctives

• Flexible Advancement: Nurses with an RN and a non-nursing Bachelor’s degree can enter our Master’s program, and those with an RN and a non-nursing Master’s degree can progress into our Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program.
• Specialized Certifications: We offer certifications in Nursing Education, Nursing Administration, and Nursing Informatics to enhance your professional expertise.
• Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency: Our partnership allows RN-BSN students to receive course credit and MSN and BSN-DNP students to earn assignment credit, bridging academic learning with real-world experience.
• Clinical Hour Credits: DNP students can receive clinical hour credits for specialty certifications (e.g., Medical-Surgical Nursing Board Certified), advanced nursing practice activities, and up to 500 hours from Master’s clinical experience. Nurse Practitioners enrolling in the DNP program are automatically granted 500 hours.

Explore Our Programs

Ready to make a difference? Discover how OKWU’s Nursing program can help you grow both professionally and spiritually. Contact us to learn about a program or to schedule a visit.

Mission/Service-Learning Opportunities

Our commitment to service extends globally. Graduate students have the unique opportunity to complete practice immersions internationally, applying their skills and faith in diverse cultural contexts. Past projects have taken our students to Canada and Ghana, shaping their professional journey and deepening their understanding of global healthcare challenges.

Degrees Offered

• RN to BSN
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BS, BSN)
• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing to Doctorate of Nursing Practice (BSN to DNP)
• Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP)