Oklahoma Nursing Schools
Explore Nursing in Oklahoma
As the current Oklahoman nursing workforce ages, the population grows, and healthcare needs increase, Oklahoma is experiencing the pangs of the national nursing deficit. By 2015, Oklahoma is only expected to fill 91% of the nursing jobs available in the state. The need for bachelor’s and master’s degree prepared advanced practice nurses and nurse practitioners are at an all-time high, particularly in rural areas, due to the low doctor to resident ratio in those areas. A majority of nurses in Oklahoma work in hospitals while the remainder are employed by home health services, long-term care, and public health. Around half of the nurses in the state work in rural areas. Top employers of nurses in Oklahoma include Saint Francis Hospital, Oklahoma University Medical Center and Saint Anthony Hospital, to name a few.
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About Oklahoma
Oklahoma was the 46th state to enter the Union in 1907 and is well known for its forests, trifling mountain ranges, mesas and prairies. “The Sooner State” is a key producer in oil, natural gas, biotechnology, telecommunications, agriculture, energy, and aviation. The capital and largest city in Oklahoma is Oklahoma City. The state’s capital paired with Tulsa is home to over two-thirds of Oklahomans and the two cities are recognized as the state’s economic hubs. Oklahoma carries on the tradition of southern hospitality as residents and tourists alike can enjoy a plethora of activities across the state such as exploring the great outdoors, visiting cultural and historical landmarks, taking in an art performance or concert, visiting a festival or museum.
Change in nursing jobs in the future
2012
29,480
2020
38,140
$51,230
Avg. Salary
69
Number of nursing programs in state
98
Number of hospitals in state
47
Number of nursing schools in state
Nursing programs offered in Oklahoma
East Central University +
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Programs Offered
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree RN to BSN
Accreditation
NLNAC
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Langston University +
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Programs Offered
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree
- RN to BSN
Accreditation
NLNAC
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Oklahoma City Unviersity +
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Programs Offered
- Traditional BSN
- Part-Time BSN
- Accelerated BSN
- RN to BSN
- MSN - Nursing Education
- MSN - Nursing Leadership
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Doctor of Nursing Practice
- PhD Program
Accreditation
NLNAC
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University of Central Oklahoma +
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Programs Offered
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Accreditation
NLNAC
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University of Tulsa +
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Programs Offered
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Accreditation
NLNAC
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