Southwestern Oklahoma State University Undergraduate Catalog 2024-2025
Accreditation/Memberships The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) and Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N) program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN) and is approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing. Graduates of this state-approved program are eligible to apply to write the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for registered nurses. It also is a member of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing and the Council of Baccalaureate and Higher Degree Programs of the National League for Nursing. Instructional Resources Qualified faculty engage in teaching, research, community service, clinical practice and consultation, and offer a quality instructional program. Formal lectures, seminars, small group discussions, guest lecturers, computer-assisted instruction, laboratory demonstration/practice, and scheduled clinical experiences are the methods of instruction utilized to insure the student of a high- quality instructional program. Instructional facilities are varied in order to enhance learning experiences. Among those utilized are Weatherford Regional Hospital; Alliance Health, Clinton; Great Plains Regional Medical Center, Elk City; St. Anthony Hospital, Bethany Children’s Center, OU Medical Center, Children's Hospital, Integris Southwest Medical Center, Integris Canadian Valley Hospital, and Mercy, Oklahoma City; Head Start Programs, daycare, and senior citizen centers; area health departments, schools, home health care agencies, and other sites. Financial Information Financing the professional nursing program is the responsibility of the student. Application for financial aid is through the Office of Student Financial Services. Additional sources of financial aid are available after the student is accepted into the major. Fees and Charges The following fees and charges are the financial responsibility of the student: Travel/Transportation: Travel and transportation to all learning sites. Uniforms : Uniforms and other equipment as necessary for clinical practicum. screenings are required for clinical courses. NCLEX review : An in-person NCLEX prep course is required for the LPN-to-BSN program. This will occur at the end of the program. Admissions to Pre-Professional Component The pre-nursing program at SWOSU is open to registered nurses seeking a B.S.N. and high school graduates and college transfer students who have not completed the pre-nursing curriculum for the baccalaureate degree in nursing. All students must qualify for admission to the University before entry into the pre-nursing curriculum. Immunizations/Screenings: Certain immunizations and Regulations concerning admission and credit transfer to Southwestern Oklahoma State University are listed elsewhere in this catalog or may be obtained from the Office of the Registrar.
Admission to the Professional Nursing Component Non-Registered Nurse Students
Students are admitted to the professional component of the nursing major each fall term. Satisfactory completion of all pre- professional requirements to the nursing major is required of all generic (non-R.N.) students before consideration for admittance to the upper level. Certain pre-professional and general education courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. A listing of these courses is available from the Department of Nursing. A retention grade point average of 2.50 (on a 4.0 scale) is required for consideration for admission to the professional component. Application forms are available each December from the Department of Nursing. The application deadline is February 1st. The student will receive official notification regarding acceptance by the end of the spring semester. Application and Selection The faculty of the Department of Nursing establishes the operating policies and methods of applicant selection. The Admissions Committee relies heavily on objective criteria such as quality and consistency of academic performance. Pre- professional requirements, admission testing results, and GPA are among the factors considered. The Department of Nursing selects the best-qualified students. High motivation, scholastic excellence, and interest in and for a progressive nursing profession are perceived as desirable characteristics for future members of a health-care team. The number of applicants accepted will reflect the appropriate student- faculty ratio to meet the program goals and the availability of appropriate clinical resources. Advanced Standing Examinations (Pre-Professional) Advanced standing examinations are a means by which a student may receive credit for certain courses by examination. Advanced Standing Examinations and College Level Examinations Program (CLEP) tests are available for the challenge of some courses in the pre-nursing curriculum. No more than 31 hours in the lower division may be challenged and applied toward the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. Registered Nurse Students Southwestern Oklahoma State University admits registered nurses (R.N.'s) from either diploma or associate degrees in nursing programs who wish to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. The R.N. student may receive credit through advanced standing for 31 hours of upper-division nursing coursework. Advanced standing is accomplished through articulation under the statewide articulation plan. All R.N. students must meet University admission requirements. Faculty believe the R.N. student has demonstrated adequate knowledge of pre-professional coursework to obtain either an associate degree or a diploma in nursing. Therefore, the faculty believe that the R.N. student need not be constrained by the prescriptive schedule designed for the generic student. The R.N. student’s education may therefore be facilitated by allowing the student to take pre-professional courses at any time and in any sequence prior to graduation. Application and Selection (R.N. to B.S.N.) The registered nurse student may make application for admission to the Nursing program any time after official admission to the University. Criteria for admission to the nursing R.N. to B.S.N. program include a retention GPA of 2.50 (on a 4.0 scale) for all previous college/university work and a current nursing license as
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