East Central University Nursing School Review
East Central University (ECU) is based in southeast Oklahoma and has campuses in Ada, Ardmore and Durant. The university awards bachelor’s and master’s degree in many areas of study including nursing, business, education and psychology. East Central University was established as a normal school, a preparatory institution specifically for teachers, in 1909. Thirty years later the university branched out to offer other academic programs. East Central University serves 4,000 students from approximately 20 states and even more countries, with international students coming from 30 distinct nations around the world. East Central University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Nursing Programs
The Department of Nursing at East Central University is under the College of Health and Sciences. The BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) degree program at East Central University is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). Both BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) and RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing) programs are offered through East Central University’s Department of Nursing.
East Central University Undergraduate Nursing Program Reviews
Generic BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
Students without previous nursing education or experience may take courses in the generic BSN program. BSN students will train at nursing lab facilities as well as a nursing computer lab on the East Central University campus. The BSN program can be completed in four years and requires 124 credits. Students interested in transferring to the nursing program should note that transfer classes are carefully evaluated and that consulting a nursing advisor is recommend. Transfer courses from technology centers are not accepted. Upon graduation from the BSN program, students are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN, National Council for Licensure Exam for Registered Nurses, and also earn a BSN.
RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
The RN to BSN program strives to prepare licensed RNs with the necessary training and education to pursue graduate education or career opportunities in advanced nursing. Flexibility is a key feature of the RN to BSN program allowing students to schedule clinical practicum experience around their work schedule. The program is delivered in a hybrid format, with classes online and onsite, in collaboration with ITV OneNet Distance Learning. Admission requirements to the program include a minimum 2.5 GPA, ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing) from an accredited program, and a valid and clear RN license in Oklahoma. Upon completion of the program, students receive a BSN and are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN, National Council for Licensure Exam for Registered Nurses, to become a licensed RN. The RN to BSN program can be completed in approximately 1 year.
Nursing Honor Society at East Central University
Nursing students at East Central University have the opportunity to network and receive valuable information and resources in the nursing field through participating in the nursing honor society at East Central University. The honor society, Sigma Theta Tau, is for all nurses in the Southeastern Oklahoma area.
Contact:
East Central University
300 South Highland Street,
Ada, OK 74820
