Discover the OCU online nursing experience
Learning knows no bounds at Oklahoma City University’s Kramer School of Nursing.
With three fully online nursing programs, you can tailor your education to fit your life with fluid, asynchronous courses that respect your time and other commitments.
Experience unparalleled support with a range of devoted services, including expert faculty who take your academic experience and career success seriously. At OCU, your professional advancement is always at the forefront, supported by state-of-the-art technology that brings nursing education right to your fingertips.
Director of Research and Scholarship and Professor, Kramer School of Nursing
Director of Research and Scholarship and Professor, Kramer School of Nursing
Comparing online and traditional nursing programs
OCU online nursing
✓ No out-of-state fees
✓ No waitlist for enrollment
✓ Faculty office hours online
✓ No traditional in-person clinicals
Traditional on-campus program*
X Out-of-state tuition fees
X Waitlist for enrollment
X Faculty meetings on campus
X Weekly or biweekly 6-hour clinical shifts
* Requirements comparable to most on-campus nursing programs
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Get a Program Brochure
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.
Get valuable insights into the OCU online experience, learn more about the curriculum, and see where this degree can take you.
Benefits of online nursing programs
The primary benefit to online learning is the flexibility of a program you can complete wherever and whenever you have internet access. But there’s even more value to OCU’s online nursing degrees beyond its ability to adapt into your unique schedule. Learning online can help you save time and money by giving you access to career-shaping education right in your area without commuting to campus multiple times a week or spending money on costly student housing and on-campus meals. Additionally, online education can connect you with specialized curriculum that may not be available where you live.
Is an online nursing program right for you?
Online nursing student support
Committed faculty
OCU’s online faculty are committed to their roles as instructor-mentors and are prepared to work with students to navigate deadlines, curriculum requirements, and professional goals. Faculty are open to many communication pathways including via email, text messages, and phone calls.
“We recognize that it’s life. You all have careers and you all have family. We understand that. We’ve been in your shoes. If you have questions, reach out to us. Communicate with us. That’s what we’re there for. We’re here to help you succeed.”
Dia Campbell-Detrixhe, PhD, RN, FNGNA, CNE, FCN
Director of Research and Scholarship and Professor, Kramer School of Nursing
1:1 Assistance
From your first time exploring the program until the day you graduate, OCU offers student support services to guide you through it all. Talk to an admissions outreach advisor to learn about your options and get all your questions answered. Once you’re admitted to a program, you’ll be introduced to a student success coordinator who can help you with almost any concern you may have, from figuring out a study schedule to troubleshooting the learning management system. They can also connect you to all sorts of resources and reach out to your instructors on your behalf.
OCU resources
Access the same quality resources available to on-campus students including:
- Tutoring and academic support
- Disability services
- Interview preparation
- Resume writing
- Building your professional image
Online learning technology
Engage with peers and mentors alike in a vibrant online community designed for interaction and growth. Master OCU’s intuitive learning management system, D2L, equipped with rich multimedia resources, including a unique Homeroom course meant to introduce you to the OCU online ecosystem and prepare you for a return to school. Submit assignments, participate in message boards, review deadlines, and find announcements and opportunities, all in D2L.
Online, but not alone
The programming in all of OCU’s online nursing degree programs include opportunities to interact through its learning management system. Engage with peers and faculty through elements including:
- Discussion forums
- Group projects
- Virtual office hours
