Western Oklahoma State College Nursing Program Review

Western Oklahoma State College (WOSC) is a two-year college offering associate’s degree and certificate programs. The college also has campuses in Lawton and Elk City. Over 3,000 students are enrolled at Western Oklahoma State College. Students can choose from several sports options including basketball, cheerleading, golf and rodeo. Western Oklahoma State College offers specialized associate’s degree programs in religion, applied technology, child development, criminal justice, and nursing.

Through articulation agreements with four year universities, students can apply the credits from their AS/AA (Associate of Science or Arts) degree to a baccalaureate program. The college was founded in 1926 as Altus Junior College. Western Oklahoma State College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of College and Schools.

Nursing Programs

The ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing) program at Western Oklahoma State College is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) and approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing. Since 1981, the nursing program at Western Oklahoma State College has provided nursing education.

Western Oklahoma State College Undergraduate Nursing Programs

Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree, Nursing

The AAS in Nursing program strives to select nurses who are able to successfully complete nursing requirements including certification as an RN. Admission criteria for the AAS In Nursing program at Western Oklahoma State College is based on a points system, in which students are given points for their GPA, Pre-nursing exam scores and completion of prerequisites. Prerequisites for the nursing program include chemistry, college algebra, anatomy and physiology and federal government. The number of students admitted to the nursing program at Western Oklahoma State College depends on the number of clinical practicum spaces available each year. Students can complete the AAS in nursing degree in five semesters, including course prerequisites. Upon completion of the program, students receive an AAS in Nursing and are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN, National Council for Licensure Exam for Registered Nurses, to become a Registered Nurse (RN). The AAS in Nursing is an applied degree best suited to nurses who plan to enter the workforce directly upon earning their degree, rather than pursue a four year degree program.

LPN (Licensed Practical Nurses) Option

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) may complete the program in less time by building on previous educational experience. LPNs demonstrate competency through satisfactory scores on nursing examinations. LPNs enter the nursing program in the third semester of the AAS in Nursing program after completing a nursing transition course. LPNs complete the AAS in Nursing program in 2 semesters following completion of the transition course. Upon completion of the nursing program, LPNs are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN and earn an AAS in Nursing. LPNs should contact the nursing program at Western Oklahoma State College prior to applying to provide information on previous nursing schools attended.

Cooperative Alliances in Nursing

Through cooperative alliances, students who completed a health science program at one of several Oklahoma technology centers may be eligible to receive credit towards the AAS in Nursing program at Western Oklahoma State College.

Contact:
Western Oklahoma State College
2801 N Main Street,
Altus, OK 73521-1397