Nursing degrees for every student
Nursing degrees for every student

Transform your career with OCU’s online nursing programs

Let your dedication to nursing guide you to rewarding new opportunities with Oklahoma City University Nursing Online

Looking for an affordable, flexible, and supportive online nursing program? Find an online nursing program that meets all your needs at Oklahoma City University (OCU). Since 1981, the Kramer School of Nursing at OCU has set the standard for exceptional nursing education. OCU offers multiple pathways into rewarding nursing roles with in-depth instruction, personalized learning experiences, and a practice-focused curriculum. And now, it’s all accessible 100% online.

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Considering a nursing degree to take your career to the next level? Your journey starts here. Complete the form to get a program brochure for Oklahoma City University’s online nursing programs.

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Choose an online nursing degree that meets your goals

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Online RN-BSN

OCU’s online Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is designed for RNs looking to build advanced skills and gain a competitive edge. Our comprehensive online curriculum prepares nurses with the confidence to take control of their careers, the skills to bring about better patient outcomes, and the experience to take on preferred nursing roles with better schedules and higher earning potential. An Accelerated RN-MSN option is available.

Earn Your RN-BSN

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Online MSN

The online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) at OCU is for those ready to hone in professionally on the drive that ignited their career. Choose a specialization in Leadership, Education, or Community-Based Public Health Nursing, and learn from doctorally prepared nurses who will provide mentorship in the classroom and beyond as you pursue an MSN to help shape the future of nursing. An Accelerated RN-MSN option is available.

Earn Your MSN

“Our duty as nurses is to better the profession. Taking this step to better nursing through education is going to better the profession. We'll ultimately bring better results to the bedside, to patients, to our communities.”
Megan L., MSN, OCU ’23
“Our duty as nurses is to better the profession. Taking this step to better nursing through education is going to better the profession. We'll ultimately bring better results to the bedside, to patients, to our communities.”
Megan L., MSN, OCU ’23

Why choose OCU’s online nursing degree programs?

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Flexible learning

Courses are delivered 100% online, asynchronously. Work on your schedule from wherever you’re located. No mandatory log-in times or traditional clinicals. You can live your life and earn your degree.

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Trusted legacy

Programs are taught by highly qualified faculty with experience in bedside and leadership nursing roles. These programs are accredited by the ACEN and supported by the Higher Learning Commission.

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Superior support

Meet with your student success coordinator for help managing your workload, navigating the learning management system, and enrolling each semester. Faculty are always prepared to offer guidance and mentorship, academically and professionally.

Earn your nursing degree online from an accredited school

Oklahoma City University’s Kramer School of Nursing is accredited for both its undergraduate and graduate degrees:

ACEN

The baccalaureate, master's, post-master's, and Doctor of Nursing practice degrees at Oklahoma City University's Kramer School of Nursing in Oklahoma City, OK are accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326, (404) 975-5000.

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the baccalaureate, master's, post-master's, and Doctor of Nursing practice degrees at Oklahoma City University's Kramer School of Nursing was Continuing Accreditation.

Click here to view the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program.

The ACEN requires nursing schools to publish the following data:

Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)

The Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN) has granted full approval for OCU's Kramer School of Nursing to offer programs leading to licensure as a registered nurse. Graduates who have earned the Bachelor of Science in Nursing are eligible to apply for the NCLEX-RN, required to become licensed as registered nurses. OBN does not approve post-RN licensure programs.

Contact information for the Oklahoma Board of Nursing:
Oklahoma Board of Nursing
2501 N. Lincoln Blvd., Ste. 207 Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Phone: (405) 962-1800
www.ok.gov/nursing

Higher Learning Commission

The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools has granted full approval of all BSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD in nursing degrees offered by Oklahoma City University.

Contact information for the Higher Learning Commission:
Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500 Chicago, IL 60604
(800) 621-7440
www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org

State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA)

SARA (State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement) is an agreement among member states that establishes comparable national standards for interstate offering of postsecondary distance education courses and programs. Oklahoma is a SARA-approved state, but all Kramer Nursing School applicants who do not reside in Oklahoma should first ensure they are a resident of a SARA-approved state. (We regretfully cannot admit students from states not approved by SARA.) To be sure your state is on the list before you apply, go to: nc-sara.org/sara-states-institutions

Please contact an admissions outreach advisor to confirm if your state of residence is authorized for admissions.

Disclosure Statements for licensure programs at Oklahoma City University, Kramer School of Nursing

NOTICE FOR PROGRAMS LEADING TO LICENSURE

Bachelor of Science Nursing program
Oklahoma City University is a private university located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Bachelor of Science Nursing program at Oklahoma City University has verified that the curriculum meets the educational requirements for professional licensure in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, and Washington.

If the state is not listed, OCU has not determined if the program meets the licensure requirements for that state. Click here for a full list of all applicable state board contact information.

Students seeking education in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Oklahoma City University must complete all clinical hours required for clinical courses at designated facilities in Oklahoma.

The Nurse Practitioner Program
The Nurse Practitioner Program at Oklahoma City University has verified that the curriculum meets the educational requirements for professional licensure in the following states: Alaska, Arkansas, California, Florida, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington.

If the state is not listed, OCU has not determined if the program meets the licensure requirements for that state. Click here for a full list of all applicable state board contact information.

Students seeking education in a nurse practitioner certification eligible specialty track at Oklahoma City University must be licensed as an RN in Oklahoma or hold a compact license to practice as a registered nurse in Oklahoma. All clinical hours must be completed with qualified preceptors in the state of Oklahoma.

How does online nursing school work?

With Oklahoma City University nursing programs, you can determine a schedule that works for you to complete your online RN-BSN or online nursing master’s program coursework, including a new part-time option for RN-BSN. Plus, with online learning you don’t have to put the rest of your life on hold. Apply the new skills you learn in class immediately to your present role and demonstrate your acquired competencies before you’ve even graduated. Many students also find they can count hours spent working toward credit for their practicum projects, helping them to meet requirements without extra effort.

The Kramer Way: Creating a positive online nursing school environment

Oklahoma City University’s Kramer School of Nursing is committed to meeting the individual needs of students. Caring, kindness, and respect are the core values of its philosophy, referred to as, “the Kramer Way.” All students, faculty, staff, and other members of the OCU community are expected to treat each other with these values in mind. The Kramer School of Nursing believes that comporting within these traits leads to a nurturing environment that fosters the best learning environments.

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Dr. Dia Campbell-Detrixhe, Director of Research and Scholarship & Professor

“We're here to help you succeed. Let us know what your needs are, and what your concerns are, and I promise you that this is very, very doable.”
Dr. Dia Campbell-Detrixhe, Director of Research and Scholarship & Professor

Learn from experts dedicated to your success

Our expert faculty are dedicated to giving students the best experience possible. Professors offer virtual office hours and one-on-one appointments where you can seek their advice, learn more about their research interests and roles as industry leaders, and receive mentorship on career decisions and opportunities. The Kramer School of Nursing’s online bachelor’s and master’s nursing programs provide a robust sense of integrity for nursing students looking to grow and succeed.

Meet the Faculty

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An education that can save lives

We’re committed to helping our state and our nation get back on track to reinvigorate the nursing field with confident and capable professionals. Nurses are essential in every sense of the word. It is imperative that they are supported with adequate staffing and resources. By simplifying our application process and admissions requirements, plus 100% online options available for students across the country, we hope to educate more nurses to ready them for advanced careers with BSN degrees and online nursing master’s programs.

Be a part of the faction of nurses who will revive nursing as a thriving field while putting yourself in a position to learn more, earn more, and go further in your nursing career.

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