RN-BSN
A quality RN-BSN program for the adult learner
The RN-BSN program at Oklahoma City University Kramer School of Nursing is for Registered Nurses who want to complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.
In addition to face-to-face classes on campus, OCU's Kramer School of Nursing also offers online cohorts.
What makes the RN-BSN program a great choice?
- No prerequisites!
We offer a streamlined application and completion process. - No wait list
Because of our commitment to addressing the severe shortage of nurses with BSN degrees, all applicants who meet the admission requirements and eligibility criteria are accepted - Students choose between in-person or online cohorts
- No additional math or science requirements
- On-site nursing classes meet just four hours per week
- No nursing exams, care plans or clinical hours
- Completion in as little as nine months
- Small classes with individualized attention
- Flexible learning opportunities through online general education and/or elective courses
- Special package pricing for RN-BSN students
- Kramer School of Nursing is Oklahoma's most prestigious nursing school, with a strong reputation for quality education
Credits and Curriculum
KSN gives you 94 hours of course credit for your active RN license, experience, certifications and continuing education.
The BSN requires a total of 124 credit hours:
- 72 hours for an active, unencumbered U.S. RN license
- 30 credit hours taken at Oklahoma City University
- 18 credit hours in nursing courses
- 12 credit hours of general education courses
- 22 transfer, portfolio and/or additional credits from Oklahoma City University. Click here to view the nursing portfolio information.
Most students can finish their full degree in as little as nine months, with multiple start dates for online students and a fall start date for in-person students. Contact us to evaluate your transcript and see what courses you will need to complete.
FIRST SEMESTER (16 Credit Hours)
First 8-week block:
Professional Nursing
Health Assessment
Adult Degree Completion Program courses and/or nursing electives
Second 8-week block:
Community Health Nursing
Adult Degree Completion Program courses and/or nursing electives
SECOND SEMESTER (14 Credit Hours)
First 8-week block:
Nursing Research
Adult Degree Completion Program courses and/or nursing electives
Second 8-week block:
Nursing Leadership
Adult Degree Completion Program courses and/or nursing electives
For more information about program requirements, call 405-208-5917.
Program Learning Outcomes & Program Outcome Data
The BSN graduate of OCU's Kramer School of Nursing will function as a professional nurse able to:
- Demonstrate clinical competence in the provision of ethical and legal nursing care.
- Collaborate with and educate clients regarding self-care activities designed to promote health, restore wellness and prevent illness.
- Utilize the nursing process as a critical thinking framework for problem solving and making effective clinical judgments.
- Promote physical, mental, social and spiritual health across the life span within diverse cultures.
- Manage, coordinate, and delegate care of clients within and in collaboration with the health care system. Exemplify the caring behaviors of acceptance of, respect for and empathy with the client.
- Exemplify the caring behaviors of acceptance of, respect for and empathy with the client.
Click here to view the RN-BSN program outcome data.
Questions? Contact Us!
For more information about the RN-BSN program at Oklahoma City University, call 405-208-5917.
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