Kramer School of Nursing
Traditional BSN Program

ELIGIBILITY, ADMISSIONS AND PROGRESSION PROCESS
CURRICULUM
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

ADMISSION

As our commitment to addressing the severe shortage of nurses, all applicants who meet the qualifications and eligibility criteria listed below are accepted. The Kramer School of Nursing has no waiting list.

1. To declare nursing as a major, incoming freshmen and sophomores must simply be admitted to Oklahoma City University (OCU). Click here to apply for admission. The Kramer School of Nursing has no separate application form. OCU students changing majors to nursing must not be on probation.

2. To progress to junior level nursing classes, students must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher, a TOEFL score of 550 or higher if English is not the mother tongue, have junior level nursing course prerequisites completed, and all but 6 credit hours of their General Education requirements completed.

To be considered for entry into the nursing program ready to begin junior level nursing courses, the application process must be complete by the deadline shown below. This includes application to the university received by the Office of Admissions, the most current official transcripts received by the university Transcript Coordinator, and the “Verification of English Language Requirement” form with an accompanying TOEFL score, if warranted, received by the relevant Kramer School of Nursing program specialist.

The only exception is for courses in progress during the summer term prior to starting nursing courses in August. Confirmation of the grades earned for those courses can be submitted after the deadline listed below, but must be received prior to beginning nursing classes. The only acceptable temporary confirmations are an unofficial transcript, a signed original letter on university letterhead from the course’s professor listing the grade for the designated course with the student’s name, or a copy of the grade report printed from the university’s system. To enroll in courses the second semester of the nursing program, an official transcript verifying those grades must be received.

NOTE: Due to the increased interest in the Traditional BSN program, student evaluations may take 2-3 weeks to complete. Priority will be given to students who have completed the application process. Evaluations can be delayed if we have not received transcripts from each institution you have attended. Your understanding and patience is greatly appreciated.

Deadline: August 1 to begin nursing classes in August

ELIGIBILITY STATEMENT

Due to the strenuous nature of nursing and practice orientation of Oklahoma City University's Kramer School of Nursing program, the School reserves the right to determine the eligibility of any student to enroll or continue in the nursing program. This decision is based on considerations including, but not limited to, characteristics required of a professional nurse. Eligibility is determined by the faculty's evaluation of a student's ability to perform the skills necessary to complete the course objectives, and includes attitudinal and behavioral components. These elements are re-evaluated each semester.

Every student must pass background checks and drug screenings to enter clinical settings. Inability to meet these requirements will prevent the student from completing the program. Graduates must also meet the licensure requirements of the Board of Nursing in the state where the first license will be sought. Such requirements may include further background checks, investigations of felony convictions, and other measures related to public safety. If in doubt about your eligibility to receive a nursing license, contact the Board of Nursing for further information before proceeding with nursing school.

PROGRESSION PROCESS

All students must earn a "C" or higher (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) in each course required for the BSN degree. In nursing courses, students must receive a minimal grade of 75% in theory, 75% in clinical application, and a passing grade in clinical performance to progress to the next clinical course. Students must pass the Exit Exam to graduate. Kramer School of Nursing students must maintain a 3.0 minimum GPA at Oklahoma City University throughout the nursing program.

Students may repeat only one nursing course. Failure to complete the repeated course with a grade of "C" or better within two enrollments will result in dismissal from the nursing major. Withdrawal from a course after 10 weeks from the beginning of each class will be counted as one enrollment.

For more information, email schristian@okcu.edu.




Eligibility for RN licensure: The Kramer School of Nursing 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. Applicants for Oklahoma licensure must meet all state and federal requirements to hold an Oklahoma license to practice nursing. In addition to completing a state-approved nursing education program that meets educational requirements and successfully passing the licensure examination, requirements include submission of an application for licensure, a criminal history records search, and evidence of citizenship or qualified alien status. Applicants for practical nurse licensure must also hold a high school diploma or a graduate equivalency degree (G.E.D.) [59 O.S. §567.5 & 567.6]. To be granted a license, an applicant must have the legal right to be in the United States (United States Code Chapter 8, Section 1621). In addition, Oklahoma law only allows a license to be issued to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and legal permanent resident aliens. Other qualified aliens may be issued a temporary license that is valid until the expiration of their visa status, or if there is no expiration date, for one year. Applicants who are qualified aliens must present, in person, valid documentary evidence of:
1. A valid, unexpired immigrant or nonimmigrant visa status for admission into the United States;
2. A pending or approved application for asylum in the United States;
3. Admission into the United States in refugee status;
4. A pending or approved application for temporary protected status in the United States;
5. Approved deferred action status; or
6. A pending application for adjustment of status to legal permanent resident status or conditional resident status.
The Board has the right to deny a license to an individual with a history of criminal background, disciplinary action on another health-related license or certification, or judicial declaration of mental incompetence [59 O.S. §567.8]. These cases are considered on an individual basis at the time application for licensure is made, with the exception of felony charges. An individual with a felony conviction cannot apply for licensure for at least five years after completion of all sentencing terms, including probation and suspended sentences, unless a presidential or gubernatorial pardon is received [59 O.S. §567.5 & 567.6].