Rogers State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to admissions, employment, financial aid, and educational services.
General Education Courses………23
Associate Degree Nursing Program
Paramedic/LPN to RN Bridge Option
1,3
BIOL
1144
General Cellular Biology
4
1ENGL
1113
Composition I
3
ENGL
1213
Composition II
3
PSY
1113
Introduction to Psychology
3
1Guided Elective (Choose one)
Speech Communication , or Introduction to Sociology, or Logic, or Value & Ethics
3
1,4
ORIE 1151
The College Experience
1
POLS
1113
American Federal Government
3
History Elective (Choose one)
HIST 2843 or HIST 24933
Program Requirements………27
1,2NURS 1191 Dosage Calculation
1
NURS 1111 Nursing Concepts
1
5NURS 1433 Bridge to Registered Nursing
3
NURS 2138 Therapeutic Nursing Interventions II
8
NURS 2223 Transition to Nursing Practice
3
NURS 2246 Nursing in a Complex Environment
6
6NURS 2005 Basic Patient Care I (accredited) or
5
6NURS 2015 Basic Patient Care II (non-accredited)
5
For More Information
Contact the Department of Health Sciences at (918) 343-7635 or visit RSU’s web site at www.rsu.edu.
Our mailing address is:
Department of Health Sciences Rogers State University 1701 W. Will Rogers Blvd. Claremore, Ok. 74017
Support and Related………15
1,3BIOL 2215 Anatomy and Physiology
5
1,3BIOL 2124 Microbiology
4
1NUTR 1113 Introduction to Nutrition
3
1,4PHAR 2113 Fundamentals of Pharmacology
3
Total Credit Hours ……….65
Admission to the program is annual and nursing
application must be received by February 1.
Admission Requirements
Reading Score of: ACT Reading 19, ACT Compass 83, or Nelson-Denny 13
All academic deficiencies cleared including Computer Science. Proficiency in Computer Science may be achieved through Advanced Standing or successfully passing CS 1113 Microcomputer Applications with a “C” or better.
Required GPA of the nine (9) pre-requisite courses of 2.5 or higher. All Pre-requisites must be completed by the end of the Spring semester.
LPNs who graduated from a non ACEN accredited practical nursing program and Paramedics who have graduated without a degree inEmergency Medical Services will need to earn a satisfactory score on the ATI Fundamentals of Nursing exam. LPNs who graduated from an ACEN accredited program and Paramedics who have a degree in Emergency Medical Services are exempt from taking the ATI Fundamentals
of Nursing exam.
Program Description
The Rogers State University Nursing Program began in 1981. It is approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Rogers State University offers an option to facilitate the transition from NREMT-P or LPN to RN. It is designed to provide nationally licensed paramedics and Oklahoma licensed LPNs with educational opportunities, in both classroom and clinical settings and to prepare them to enter the profession of nursing upon graduation. The 65-credit hour program is designed to provide a solid foundation, training and experience that meet all the recognized national and state accreditation guidelines. Graduates are eligible to apply for the National Council Licensure Examination through a state licensing board to become a Registered Nurse. Rogers State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Degree Awarded
Associate of Applied Science
Notice
The Rogers State University Associate Degree Nursing Program is approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing. 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, requirements include submission of an application for licensure, which includes submitting a fingerprint criminal history records search conducted by the FBI and OSBI not more than three (3) months prior to submission of the application [59 O.S. §567.5] and successfully passing the licensure examination. To be granted a license, an applicant must have the legal right to reside in the United States (United States Code Chapter 8, Section 1621). 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 or who had sentencing terms imposed by the court related to a deferred sentence for a felony offense 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, & 567.6a].
The Board of Nursing, by law, has authority and legal jurisdiction over basic educational programs of nursing, nursing practice and nursing licensure in Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Nurse Practice Act
and Rules are available on the Oklahoma Board of Nursing web site
at https://www.ok.gov/nursing/ .
1
Prerequisite courses
2
Math deficiencies must be cleared before placement into NURS 1191.
2
NURS 1191 Dosage Calculation must be taken within 2 years preceding admission
3
Required sciences must be completed within five years of nursing program admission
4
Must be taken at Rogers State University
5
Course is taught on the RSU Bartlesville Campus during a 2-week period in July
6
Rogers State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to admissions, employment, financial aid, and educational services.
ESTIMATED COST
for Bridge Nursing Program
PREREQUISITE, GENERAL EDUCATION AND SUPPORT COURSE REQUIREMENTS
COURSE
HOURS TUITION ADDITIIONAL
FEES
BOOKS TOTAL
ENGL 1113 Composition I 3 600.90 36.00 156.35 793.25
ENGL 1213 Composition II 3 600.90 36.00 192.45 829.35
History Elective 3 600.90 36.00 170.40 807.30
POLS 1113 Am. Fed Gov. 3 600.90 36.00 90.00 726.90
PSY 1113 Intro to Psychology 3 600.90 36.00 90.95 727.85
Guided Elective (see advisor) 3 600.90 36.00 158.95 795.85
BIOL 1144 General Cellular Biology 4 801.20 83.00 166.40 1050.60
BIOL 2215 Anatomy/Physiology 5 1001.50 95.00 368.15 1464.65
NUTR 1113 Intro to Nutrition 3 600.90 36.00 164.65 801.55
BIOL 2124 Microbiology 4 801.20 83.00 315.65 1199.85
PHAR 2113 Fundamentals of Pharmacology 3 600.90 195.00 87.65 883.55
NURS 1191 Dosage Calculation 1 200.30 65.00 106.60 371.90
ORIE 1151 The College Experience 1 200.30 12.00 33.35 245.65
SUBTOTALS 39 Hours $10,698.25
NURSING COURSES
ITEM SUMMER FALL SPRING
Tuition & Fees 810.90 2463.70 2437.70
Advanced Standing Credit (5) 60.00 Liability Insurance, Supplies,
and Testing Fees 48.00 433.00 411.00
CPR Certification 65.00 Immunizations 150.00 Uniforms 215.00 Equipment 110.00 Books 163.85 752.17 NCLEX-RN Fee 285.00 Gown/Pin 70.00 OSNA Membership 35.00 Background Check 65.00
Degree Check for Grad. Fee 40.00
SUBTOTALS $1,082.75 $4,328.87 $3,203.70
*Estimate Per Fall 2015 Rogers State University Website
http://www.rsu.edu/bursar/tuition.asp
General & Support Total: $ 10,698.25
Nursing Course Total: $ 8,615.32
GRAND TOTAL: $ 19,313.57
Rogers State University
Department of Health Sciences
Associate Degree Nursing Program
Course of Study – Bridge Option
Bridge students must meet all admission requirements including equivalency examinations. Contact: (918) 343-7635 for additional information
Bridge Option ONLY –Students Bridging Summer
Admission requirements:
Pre-requisites
Pre-requisites
Reading score: ACT 19 or
ACT Compass 83 or
Nelson-Denny 13
All academic deficiencies
cleared including
Microcomputer Applications
with a “C” or better or
Advanced Standing
with a “P”
BIOL 1144 Cellular Biology 4 BIOL 2215 Anatomy/Physiology 5 ENGL 1113 Composition I 3 NURS 1191 Dosage Calculation 1 ORIE 1151The College Experience 1
BIOL 2124 Microbiology 4 NUTR 1113 Intro to Nutrition 3 PHAR 2113 Pharmacology 3 Guided Elective (see advisor) 3
Total credit hours 14 Total credit hours 13
Semester One-Summer
Semester Two-Fall
Semester Three-Spring
NURS 1433
Bridge to Registered Nursing
3 NURS 1111 Nursing Concepts 1 NURS 2223 Transition to Nursing Practice 3 NURS 2138 Therapeutic Interventions II 8 NURS 2246 Nursing In a Complex Environment 6 NURS 2005 or NURS 2015
Basic Patient Care
(Advanced Standing) 5 PSY 1113 Intro to Psychology 3 History Elective . 3 ENGL 1213 Composition II 3 POLS 1113 Am Fed Government 3
Total credit hours 8 Total credit hours 15 Total credit hours 15
*HLSC 1233- Medical Terminology is not required on the degree plan but is highly recommended.
Many scholarship and loan programs require a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester or full time student status. Math Deficiencies must be cleared before taking NURS 1191 Dosage Calculation.
NURS 1191 Dosage Calculation may not be taken earlier than 2 years preceding entry into the nursing program. Dosage Calculation, The College Experience, and Pharmacology must be taken at RSU unless permission for an exception is
approved.
Nursing Program applications must be received by February 1 for admission into the following fall semester nursing courses.
Oklahoma Board of Nursing Statement regarding Licensure,
Criminal History Records Search, and Evidence of Citizenship
The Rogers State University Associate Degree Nursing Program 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, which includes submitting a full set of fingerprints along with a fee made payable to
OSBI for a national fingerprint 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.
Form X02 Revised 6/2001, 11/2002, 12/2004, 4/27/2011, 12/09/2011, 11/01/13
Oklahoma Board of Nursing
2915 N. Classen Blvd., Suite 524
Oklahoma City, OK 73106
(405) 962-1800
www.ok.gov/nursing
INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS FOR RN, LPN or APRN LICENSURE, AUA CERTIFICATION,
OR REINSTATEMENT WITH HISTORY OF ARRESTS, CONVICTIONS,
OR PRIOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION
Applicants for licensure, AUA certification, or reinstatement in Oklahoma who have ever been summoned, arrested, taken into custody, indicted, convicted or tried for, or charged with, or pleaded guilty to, the violation of any law or ordinance or the commission of any misdemeanor or felony, or requested to appear before any prosecuting attorney or investigative agency in any matter; o r have ever had disciplinary action taken against a nursing license, certification or registration, any professional or occupational license, registration, or certification and/or any application for a nursing or professional or occupational license, registration, or certification or if there is currently any investigation of your nursing license, registration, or certification; and/or any professional or occupational license, registration, or certification; and/or any application for a nursing and/or professional or occupational license, registration, or certification in any state, territory or country, or have ever been judicially declared incompetent are required to notify the Oklahoma Board of Nursing if the incident has not previously been reported in writing to the Board. A “report in writing” means that the applicant/licensee provided a signed and dated description stating in his/her own words the date, location, and circumstances of the incident, and if applicable, the resulting action taken by the court, agency, or disciplinary board. The report may be in the form of a letter or a statement in the provided space on the application. The report must be accompanied by certified court records or a board order. A verbal report does not constitute a “report in writing”. A written report not accompanied by a full set of certified court records or the board order(s) does not constitute a “report in writing”. Failure to report such action is a violation of the Oklahoma
Nursing Practice Act
.
All applicants for licensure as a Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or for certification as an Advanced Unlicensed Assistant, must have submitted a fingerprint criminal history records search conducted by the FBI and Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation not more than three (3) months prior to submission of the application [59 O.S. §567.5].
A candidate for a license to practice as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse, or for certification as an Advanced Unlicensed Assistant, shall submit to the Oklahoma Board of Nursing “certified written evidence that the applicant has never been convicted in this state, the United States or another state of any felony, unless five (5) years have elapsed since the date of the criminal conviction or the termination of any probation or other requirements imposed on the applicant by the sentencing court, whichever shall last occur, or a presidential or gubernatorial pardon for the criminal offense has been received” [59 O.S. §567.5, 567.6, & 567.6a]. Therefore,
individuals with one or more felony convictions cannot apply in Oklahoma for RN/LPN licensure by examination or endorsement, or for AUA certification, for at least five years after completion of all sentencing terms, including probation and suspended sentences, unless a presidential or gubernatorial pardon is received.
The applicant must submit the following information to the Board:
1. Application for licensure, certification or reinstatement, and fee;
2. A signed statement from the applicant describing the location and circumstances of the offense, date, court action or Board action taken and current status;
3. Fingerprint criminal history search not more than three (3) months old (applicable only to applicants for licensure by examination, endorsement, APRN licensure or AUA certification); and
4. If applicable, certified copies of the Affidavit of Probable Cause, Information Sheet, Charges, Judgment and Sentence, and verification that the sentencing requirements are complete (these documents may be obtained from the courthouse in the county in which the arrest took place). Please ensure that the copies are certified, e.g., they are stamped with the court seal. Internet print-outs are not acceptable. If no records are found, have the agency provide a certified letter stating no records found in a search from the date of offense through current date.
5. If applicable, copies of the licensing agency’s actions submitted directly from that agency to the Oklahoma Board of Nursing
Board Approved: 09/95 OBN Policy/Guideline #E-20
Board Reviewed w/o Revision: Page 1 of 1
Board Revised: 1/2000; 9/01; 11/02; 1/05; 01/09; 11/09
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