Accreditation & Approvals
Oklahoma City University's Kramer School of Nursing is fully accredited for its Undergraduate and Graduate degrees. Click on the names of the accrediting bodies below for more information, and contact us if you have any questions about accreditation and the OCU's Kramer School of Nursing.
ACEN
The baccalaureate, master's, post-master's, and Doctor of Nursing practice degrees at Oklahoma City University's Kramer School of Nursing in Oklahoma City, OK are accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the baccalaureate, master's, post-master's, and Doctor of Nursing practice degrees at Oklahoma City University's Kramer School of Nursing was Continuing Accreditation.
Click here to view the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program.
The ACEN requires nursing schools to publish the following data:
Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)
The Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN) has granted full approval for OCU's Kramer School of Nursing to offer programs leading to licensure as a Registered Nurse. Graduates who have earned the Bachelor of Science in Nursing are eligible to apply for the NCLEX-RN, required to become licensed as Registered Nurses. OBN does not approve post-RN licensure programs.
Contact information for the Oklahoma Board of Nursing
Oklahoma Board of Nursing 2501 N. Lincoln Blvd., Ste. 207 Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Phone: (405) 962-1800 www.ok.gov/nursing
Higher Learning Commission
The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools has granted full approval of all BSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD in nursing degrees offered by Oklahoma City University.
Contact information for the Higher Learning Commission
Higher Learning Commission 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500 Chicago, IL 60604 (800) 621-7440 www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org
State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA)
SARA (State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement) is an agreement among member states that establishes comparable national standards for interstate offering of postsecondary distance education courses and programs. Oklahoma is a SARA-approved state, but all Kramer Nursing School applicants who do not reside in Oklahoma should first ensure they are a resident of a SARA-approved state. (We regretfully cannot admit students from states not approved by SARA.) Click here to make sure your state is on the list before you apply: nc-sara.org/sara-states-institutions
Disclosure Statements for licensure programs at Oklahoma City University, Kramer School of Nursing
NOTICE FOR PROGRAMS LEADING TO LICENSURE
Oklahoma City University is a private university located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Bachelor of Science Nursing program at Oklahoma City University has verified that the curriculum meets the educational requirements for professional licensure in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, Washington
If the state is not listed, OCU has not determined if the program meets the licensure requirements for that state. Click here for a full list of all applicable state board contact information.
Students seeking education in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Oklahoma City University must complete all clinical hours required for clinical courses at designated facilities in Oklahoma.
The Nurse Practitioner Program at Oklahoma City University has verified that the curriculum meets the educational requirements for professional licensure in the following states: Alaska, Arkansas, California, Florida, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington.
If the state is not listed, OCU has not determined if the program meets the licensure requirements for that state. Click here for a full list of all applicable state board contact information.
Students seeking education in a nurse practitioner certification eligible specialty track at Oklahoma City University must be licensed as an RN in Oklahoma or hold a compact license to practice as a registered nurse in Oklahoma. All clinical hours must be completed with qualified preceptors in the state of Oklahoma.