Nursing
Nursing
Schedule a virtual Next Gen ACCUPLACER or TEAS test. Scores for all placement tests are good for 5 years of the application deadline with exception of ACT – no limit to year taken.
Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) offers a 71-72 credit hour nursing program. Graduates of this program are eligible to apply for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Students successfully completing the program will earn an Associate in Applied Science degree. OCCC offers three nursing track options:
- Traditional Pathway
- Career Ladder Pathway for LPN’s and Paramedics
- Baccalaureate to ADN Accelerated Nurse Pathway for individuals who have a Bachelor’s degree
The OCCC Nursing Program has continued full approval by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN). The most recent review by OBN was November 2018. The program has continuing accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), Inc. (3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta GA 30326; phone (404) 975 5000; web site www.acennursing.org. The most recent review by ACEN was February 2014. The next ACEN re-accreditation visit will occur in spring 2022.
Call today to schedule an in-person or distance meeting with a Nursing Student Success Advisor (405) 682-7849.
Oklahoma City Community College Nursing Program
The OCCC Nursing Program has continued full approval by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN). The most recent review by OBN was November 2018. The program has continuing accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), Inc. (3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta GA 30326; phone (404) 975 5000. The most recent review by ACEN was February 2014. The next ACEN re-accreditation visit will occur in spring 2022.
Student Achievement Data
Student Achievement Data | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 3-yr avg |
OCCC NCLEX-RN Pass Rate | 96.97% | 97.37% | 91.83% | 95.39% |
Oklahoma NCLEX-RN Pass Rate | 88.75% | 89.42% | 85.31% | n/a |
National NCLEX-RN Pass Rate | 88.30% | 88.18% | 86.58% | n/a |
Completion Rate | 86.27% | 85.53% | 91.00% | 87.60% |
Graduate Employment Rate | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Contact
Call today to schedule an in-person or distance meeting with a Nursing Student Success Advisor (405) 682-7849.
Nursing application fee online payment instructions
Special Admission Procedures
The nursing program has selective admissions procedures due to the number of applicants for limited space available in each of the program’s tracks.
Deadlines:
- Traditional-Spring: First Friday in Sept.
- BADNAP-Spring: First Friday in Oct.
- BADNAP-Summer: First Friday in Feb.
- Traditional-Fall: First Friday in April
- Career Ladder-Fall: First Friday in May
More Information
Nursing Pathway Information
Required courses, costs, application, program requirements and more!
Nursing Student Success Advisor
Call (405) 682-7849 today to schedule an in-person or distance meeting with an advisor.
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