Community-oriented education from leaders in nursing
Community-oriented education from leaders in nursing

The Oklahoma City University faculty for online nursing programs

Oklahoma City University faculty for the online nursing programs are dedicated to providing each student with a comprehensive and compassionate education that suits their needs. Student relationships with faculty can last a lifetime as OCU faculty provide mentorship that continues after graduation. Faculty also can serve as excellent choices for future educational and professional references, preceptor opportunities, and trusted advisors.

OCU faculty hold prominent positions within the nursing community including organizations like the ACEN Accreditation Body, the Oklahoma Board of Nursing, the National League of Nursing, and the Oklahoma Nurses Association and can provide valuable educational and professional connections across the nation to their students.

Learn more about our committed team of nursing professionals below.

Dia Campbell-Detrixhe, PhD, RN, FNGNA, CNE, FCN
Director of Research and Scholarship & Professor
Janice Carr, DNP, RN, CNE
Associate Professor
Elizabeth Diener, PhD, RN, PNP, CNE
Megan Dernaika, DNP, APRN, CNP, FNP-C
Clinical Assistant Professor
mdernaika@okcu.edu
Cheryl Frutchey, PhD, MSN, RN
Clinical Associate Professor
cfrutchey@okcu.edu
Janice James, MSN, RN
Director of the Meinders Simulation Center and Clinical Assistant Professor
jdjames@okcu.edu
Cene' Livingston, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-C, CNE
Chair of Advanced Practice Programs, Associate Professor & Lead Faculty PMHNP
cllivingston@okcu.edu
Pam Melson, RN, MSN, BC-NC
Clinical Associate Professor
prmelson@okcu.edu
Brandi Stanley, Ph.D., MSN, RN
Pre-Nursing Facilitator and Assistant Professor
bbstanley@okcu.edu
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MSN Admissions Deadlines

Nov
18
Priority Deadline
November 18
Spring 2025
Dec
16
Final Deadline
December 16
Spring 2025
Jan
6
Start Date
January 6
Spring 2025

RN-BSN Admissions Deadlines

Nov
18
Priority Deadline
November 18
Spring 2025
Dec
16
Final Deadline
December 16
Spring 2025
Jan
6
Start Date
January 6
Spring 2025

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