Nursing Program

The nursing program at Western Oklahoma State College prepares students for careers in hospitals, convalescent centers, clinics, home care, and physician's offices. The program focuses on knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for the sick, disabled, infirmed, or other individuals or groups. Program courses include: administration of medication and treatments, assisting and physician during treatments and examinations, referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance. Get more details below including other Oklahoma colleges that offer nursing program.

The Nursing program at Western Oklahoma State College is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission since 1987.

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Western Oklahoma State College

111 S Ninth St, Muskogee, OK

About
Western Oklahoma State College, located in Altus, Oklahoma, was founded in 1926 as Altus Junior College, changing its name to the current in 1974. The school is one of many the that comprise the Oklahoma State System of Higher education. Western, as the school is often referred to, is a public, two year institution dedicated to providing education, opportunity and resources to residents of its service area and to meet the needs of current and future students.

Academics
Western Oklahoma State College offers a large number of programs aimed at providing the maximum number of academic and career opportunities for its students. Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education at Western, followed by applying for transfer of earned credits to a four year institution in order to finish the final two years and earn a bachelor's degree in one's desired field. Transfer to public Oklahoma institutions is made easier through agreements in place that allow students to meet certain requirements to guarantee admission. Transfer to out of state or private institutions will have varying requirements, and students desiring to do so should meet with a counselor to discuss curriculum and options.

Career and technical programs provide education in a specific area of study with the intent to provide skill and ability development and entry into the workforce as a professional. Students will have a mix of traditional courses and practical courses. Practical courses will simulate real world environments and assist in the perfection of skills and methods often used in one's chosen field. Programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a certificate or degree that demonstrates competency and assists in the obtaining of entry level employment.

Programs offered include:

• Liberal Arts
• Criminal Justice
• Communications
• Nursing
• Graphic Design

Admissions and Financial Aid
Western Oklahoma State College is an open enrollment institution that allows any individual to enroll by supplying an application for admission and paying associated fees. Individuals should be 18 years of age or older, or have a high school diploma or equivalent. Students should supply transcripts and standardized test scores if available, and may be asked to take a placement exam prior to registration. Students are encouraged to participate in orientation and to meet with a counselor to discuss goals, program enrollment and curriculum.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which is used by the school to determine need and aid program eligibility for the student. Financial aid must be reapplied for prior to each academic year. Students may be chosen at random to provide additional tax and financial information to be compared to the FAFSA in order to ensure its accuracy as per new federal requirements governing the disbursement of federal aid.

Students Enrolled in the Nursing Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Western Oklahoma State College offers an associate's degree program in nursing.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Registered Nurses

Description

Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).