Program Description

The first nursing class from the nursing department at the University of Central Oklahoma graduated in 1972. Since that time, more than 3,500 well-qualified graduate nurses have entered the workforce. Graduates of this program are known for being some of the best nurses in the state of Oklahoma and around the nation, and the UCO Department of Nursing is proud to continue this tradition. Definition of Traditional Track: The "traditional" nursing student is someone who has not yet obtained a license to practice nursing as a Registered Nurse. Nursing career opportunities include: 

• Perioperative (operating rooms)
• Emergency/trauma
• Critical care
• Ambulatory care
• Home health care
• Hospice and palliative care
• Occupational health
• Radiology
• Psychiatric-mental health
• Holistic/complementary care

Admission Requirements

The following must be submitted to the Department of Nursing as part of the admission process and are used by the faculty in selection of candidates: 

• Transcript(s) reflecting a minimum retentive grade point average of 2.50 in all course work completed at the time of the application. 
•  A minimum grade of “C” in chemistry, all biological sciences, NURS 1221 and NURS 2113 is required. Two of the five required science courses must be successfully completed prior to the application deadline. Human Anatomy must be successfully completed before starting NURS 2207 Foundations of Nursing. Students may enroll a maximum of two times in any nursing course. 
•  Score on the Standardized Admission Assessment Exam. This test may only be taken one time per application period. 
• Submit a criminal background check (OSBI). 

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
6.5	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.5

Remarks:

• I20(Visa Letter) can be obtained only after submitting a bank statement with a balance of USD $26,300.
• Yearly tuition fee is given.