Nursing

Bacone College is proud to offer three programs of nursing:

• Traditional 2 year ADN program
• LPN to RN Transition program
• RN to BSN Blended online/ground program &  totally online RN to BSN program

The ADN program is approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN), 2915 N. Classen Blvd., Suite 524, Oklahoma City, OK 73106-5437; telephone 405.962.1800. Graduates of this state-approved program are eligible to apply to write the National Council Licensure Examination for registered nurses (NCLEX-RN)*. The program is also accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). The ADN curriculum consists of both general education and nursing courses, and can be completed in two years. Nursing courses consist of classroom work and supervised clinical experiences in a variety of settings located in Muskogee, Tahlequah, Tulsa, and surrounding areas. Students are required to take nationally normed tests throughout the curriculum and score in a designated proficiency range. Effective the 2005-2006 academic year, students are required to take a comprehensive NCLEX-RN preparation exam and score in a designated proficiency range prior to graduation. 

The RN to BSN program is a degree completion program for registered nurses with an active nursing license. The program is accredited by the NLNAC, 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, Georgia, 30326; telephone (404) 975-5000. The RN to BSN degree completion program curriculum also consists of both general education and nursing courses. The completion program is completed in an online format. Practicum experiences, if required, are individually arranged. The RN to BSN degree completion program can be completed in 9-18 months.

Currently Under Review

The two-year Associate of Applied Science in Nursing degree program is currently under review by Bacone College and the Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN). Changes and improvements that will strengthen and enhance the program are being identified and scheduled for implementation. Until the reviews are complete by both the College and OBN, new students will not be admitted into this program. Individuals interested in applying to the program may do so for the next entering class in possibly the fall of 2012 or the fall of 2013 depending upon the length of the review. Students currently enrolled in the program will continue to progress through the curriculum without interruption. Students may enroll in the Pre-Nursing Track in order to satisfy course deficiencies that would keep them from being accepted into the ADN program once that program resumes admitting students.

All other programs in Bacone's School of Health Sciences (listed below) will continue to admit students in the Spring 2012 and Fall 2012 semesters.

• Associate of Science in Radiography
• Associate of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging (Division of Adult Education offering enrolling every 8 weeks)
• RN to BSN Degree Completion program (Division of Adult Education offering enrolling every 8 weeks)