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Professional Advancement with Competitive Price, Substantial Scholarships, and Student Support at the OKCU campus, at Mercy graduate study, further making from classmates, faculty, and Hospital OKC, and at Norman this opportunity unique. The staff. “The faculty get to Regional Hospital. school’s MSN program offers know students’ strengths and BSN and MSN: Nearly tracks in nursing education or weaknesses, and can evaluate $500,000 in Scholarships for leadership and features distance their competency. Those in Oklahoma City University’s New Students learning as well as a low- the AGACNP program are well Kramer School of Nursing KSN recently received a gift residency model which enables prepared for management of (KSN) has announced exciting creating “The Kramer Way” nurses living in communities acute, critical, and emergency opportunities to help you become scholarship which will provide outside of Oklahoma City care; while those in the FNP a nurse or advance your nursing $400,000 for ten new Bachelor to successfully complete their program are ready for primary skills. of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. care.” RN-BSN: Competitive Price, students and $90,000 for six new DNP: Student Support Eases Gabrielle Stuehm, a current Complete in Two Semesters Master of Science in Nursing Clinical Placement for FNP FNP student added that “the KSN offers an outstanding (MSN) students over a two-year and AGACNP Students OKC U K ra me r S c ho o l o f N u r s i ng RN-BSN program in which RNs period starting in fall 2019. The KSN offers a Doctor of FNP program has been such can complete their BSN in just scholarship is named for the Nursing Practice (DNP) program a wonderful experience for me. two semesters, and for the lowest school’s commitment to its core with two tracks, Family Nurse I believe that having weekly cost of any degree program the values of caring, kindness, and Practitioner (FNP) and Adult hands-on experience in class has university offers. Classes meet respect. Gerontology Acute Care Nurse put me at a great advantage in one day per week for four hours. In addition to helping Practitioner (AGACNP), which my post graduate education. The No course prerequisites, nursing students earn their first degree, can be completed with part-time faculty has always been available exams, care plans, or clinical the school’s BSN program also st udy ove r fou r ye a r s. T he s c ho ol to me when I need further hours are required. Denise allows those who have a degree also offers certificate programs understanding; additionally, the Burton, chair of the RN-BSN in another field to earn a in each track. Additionally, the faculty wants us to succeed and program, has particularly reached BSN in just 18 months. “The school has added a clinical do well in the FNP program. I out to those who attended scholarship is critical because liaison who manages clinical am so grateful that I have been schools which did not have many candidates exhaust their placement for the students. able to continue my education nursing accreditation, stating financial assistance while earning Dr. Gina Crawford, chair of at OKCU.” “We accept students’ RN licenses their first degree but this will DNP programs, noted that while Information Available regardless of whether they allow them the financial ability online schools have proliferated Information about Kramer School graduated from an accredited to become a nurse, said Dr. Lois in recent years, attending a of Nursing academic programs, institution or not.” Burton Salmeron, dean of the Kramer classroom environment allows continuting education events, and further noted that many of our School of Nursing. students to experience individual campus facilities can be found by students go on to earn advanced Salmeron also indicated that interaction, hands-on skills visiting www.okcu.edu/nursing or degrees. RN-BSN classes meet few scholarships are available for workshops, and greater support calling (405) 208-5900. 0AGE /KLAHOMAS .URSING 4IMES .URSING %DUCATION 'UIDE WWWOKNURSINGTIMESCOM *ANUARY /KLAHOMAS .URSING 4IMES %DUCATION 'UIDE TO .URSING WWWOKNURSINGTIMESCOM 0AGE /35 2. TO "3. 0OWERING A BETTER EDUCATED HEALTHIER AND MORE ACCESSIBLE WORLD ,ACY 3MITH A 4EXAS NATIVE CONSIDERS HERSELF A #OWBOY FOR LIFE &OR HER CHOOSING TO COMPLETE HER "ACHELOR OF 3CIENCE IN .URSING "3. AT /KLAHOMA 3TATE 5NIVERSITY WAS AN EASY DECISION
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Oklahoma Baptist University Gainesville, Texas; Kyra Gilbert, honored 28 graduating nurses during Oklahoma City; Cory Grant, Denton, the College of Nursing’s Pinning Texas; Kirsty Green, Joplin, Missouri; Ceremony Thursday, May 18, at 3 p.m. Kelsey Hays, Tecumseh, Oklahoma; The ceremony took place in Raley Jennifer Holdridge, Moore, Oklahoma; Chapel’s Potter Auditorium on the OBU Alexandra Lanphear, Independence, campus in Shawnee. Missouri; Maci Lewis, Elmore City, Dr. Nichole Jackson, assistant Oklahoma; Catherine Lingo, Yukon, professor of nursing and OBU alumna Oklahoma; Kierra Mattingly, Colorado from ’07 and ’11, led the invocation. Springs, Colorado; Jennifer McMartin, OBU President Dr. David W. Whitlock Mankato, Minnesota; Morgan Minx, welcomed the graduates and their Enid, Oklahoma; Kristi Neighbors, guests. Marland, Oklahoma; Macy Palmer, Dr. Lepaine Sharp-McHenry, dean Sand Springs, Oklahoma; Gracelyn of the OBU College of Nursing, made Perkins, Colorado Springs; Brittney introductions and greeted the graduates Roberts, Shawnee; Tucker Schultz, New OBU honored 28 graduating nurses during the College of Nursing’s Pinning Ceremony and guests, while Pam Malloy, ’74, Castle, Colorado; Katie Stiles, Denton, Thursday, May 18, in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. Pictured: Dr. Lepaine Sharp- director of end-of-life nursing education Texas; and Jade Young, Belfast, N. McHenry (right), dean of the OBU College of Nursing, pins graduating senior Gracelyn Perkins. with the American Association of Ireland. Colleges of Nursing, addressed the Megan Smith, ’14, assistant professor has graduated more than 1,200 nurses countries. OBU has been rated as one graduating students. of nursing, delivered the charge to with baccalaureate nursing degrees. of the top 10 regional colleges in A group of senior nursing students graduates, and Dr. Karen Cotter, ’94, The College of Nursing is housed in the West by U.S. News and World presented “What a Beautiful Name” by assistant professor of nursing, led the the new Jane E. and Nick K. Stavros Report for 25 consecutive years and has Hillsong as a musical reflection during benediction. Hall located to the north of Shawnee been Oklahoma’s highest rated regional the ceremony. The OBU nursing program was Hall on OBU’s Campus. college in the U.S. News rankings for Graduating nurses then received the first baccalaureate nursing program For more information on the OBU 23 consecutive years. OBU is one of their pins from McHenry, including in the state of Oklahoma and the first College of Nursing, visit www.okbu.edu/ three universities in Oklahoma and April Cannon, Tulsa; Bridget Burton, baccalaureate program in Oklahoma nursing. the only private Oklahoma university Springdale, Arkansas; Hannah Christian, accredited by the National League of With its campus in Shawnee, listed on Great Value College’s rankings Elk City, Oklahoma; Rachel Detweiler, Nursing. It has maintained continuous and locations in Oklahoma City and of 50 Great Affordable Colleges in Corn, Oklahoma; Miranda Dozier, accreditation, currently through the Broken Arrow, OBU offers 10 bachelor’s the Midwest. Forbes.com consistently Denver, Colorado; Ashley Eubanks, Commission on Collegiate Nursing degrees with 88 fields of study and ranks OBU as a top university in Dallas, Texas; Hannah Evans, Chandler, Education, throughout its history. five master’s degree programs. The Oklahoma and the Princeton Review Oklahoma; Christine Ferguson, Fort Founded in 1952, the first graduation Christian liberal arts university has has named OBU one of the best Worth, Texas; Bailey Garrett, Sand took place in 1956 with 10 students. an overall enrollment of 2,073, with colleges and universities in the western Springs, Oklahoma; Christin Garvey, Since then, the OBU College of Nursing students from 40 states and 35 other United States for 12 consecutive years. *ANUARY /KLAHOMAS .URSING 4IMES .URSING %DUCATION 'UIDE WWWOKNURSINGTIMESCOM 0AGE 0AGE /KLAHOMAS .URSING 4IMES %DUCATION 'UIDE TO .URSING WWWOKNURSINGTIMESCOM From fighters to healers>>> Two military men set sail for nursing He has spent 22 years training to Wheeler echoes his friend’s insights, fight for his country. Now, instead of adding that in the Marines “my job firing a high-powered rifle at enemy required me to learn a lot of complex combatants a thousand meters away, things very quickly, and use them in Craig Wheeler – a master sergeant in challenging and dynamic situations. Both the U.S. Marines and father of four – is soldiers and nurses require this skill.” about to embark on a career focused on Core values healing the wounded and comforting the Part of nursing is about skills; part sick. is about core values: “If you’re not here Wheeler isn’t the only military man to provide compassion and care to a about to graduate from the University patient, then you’re here for the wrong of Tulsa’s BSN program. After four years reason,” says Wheeler. “Anyone coming serving as boatswain mate second class into this field needs to provide care and in the U.S. Coast Guard, Daniel Chavarin dignity for a patient who may have given Craig Wheeler and Daniel Chavarin, 3rd-year students in TU’s BSN program. is making a similar transition. all their vulnerabilities to you. You need Essential skills for soldiering and to be able to take those vulnerabilities pauses and continues, “we have to give roots in western Oklahoma to set up a nursing and be protective of them. And be our utmost respect and love to these country practice. For both men, military training vulnerable yourself, as well.” Chavarin patients in order to give them the best For the former Coast Guard sailor, provided skills and attitudes that have expresses similar sentiments. Toughened treatment and outcomes they deserve.” however, civilian life beckons. Chavarin proven valuable for their nursing studies. on the exterior from years of chasing Two nurses, two futures plans to stay in the city (his wife’s “The biggest thing I learned in the down drug smugglers and other criminals Despite their similarities and what hometown), where he recently accepted Coast Guard was adaptability to change,” on the high seas, on the inside this they both describe as a “brotherhood” a position in the emergency department Chavarin says. “I also learned about father of two boys reveals an unexpected discovered during their nursing studies, at St. Francis Hospital. “My nursing path leadership and communication. Nurses tenderness when he speaks of the once they receive their diplomas Wheeler is in critical care,” says Chavarin. “Maybe must be able to lead a team and advocate affective dimension of nursing care: “The and Chavarin will pursue different paths. someday I will look into becoming an NP. for a patient’s needs. You also have to biggest thing you have to realize is you For the Marine, a new life as an ensign For now, though, I am eager to acquire be there at the bedside, listening to and have to give part of yourself up to help in the U.S. Navy will open up. After specialized certifications, such as CFRN communicating with your patient, trying take care of people who rely on you to that, Wheeler foresees coming back to (certified flight registered nurse), and to understand their goals – for life and be there for them. If you can’t do that, TU to become a nurse practitioner (NP) to build a career working in medical, treatment.” you’re going to fail at this job.” Chavarin and then returning with his family to his surgical or trauma ICUs.” /KLAHOMAS .URSING 4IMES %DUCATION 'UIDE TO .URSING WWWOKNURSINGTIMESCOM 0AGE OSU Institute Of Technology provide both personal satisfaction and great income
There is no better place completion of the degree high school or other to earn an RN degree than program, faculty continue to college programs. by attending OSU Institute of monitor the student and their “It’s a new way of Technology and receiving an NCLEX-RN preparation. We learning that they’re Associate in Applied Science guide them for success on not used to. It’s Degree. The OSUIT Registered licensure,” Martin states. a different type of Nursing Program is approved Upon successful completion memorization that by the Oklahoma Board of of the NCLEX-RN, graduates are adds application of Nursing and accredited by the eligible for employment as a the critical thinking Accreditation Commission for registered nurse helping people process. There is Education in Nursing (ACEN). in a lifelong career that provides a large amount of “Our nursing labs feature both personal satisfaction and reading required and commitment needs of the industry. “Our advanced simulation mannequins great income. Dr. Martin said from the student. It requires faculty make sure this is a – enabling practice for a wide in the last several years OSUIT’s organization, flexibility, the ability quality program. They make sure range of nursing procedures. NCLEX pass rate has improved, to make tough decisions and we maintain our standards.” OSUIT’s Nursing Program and the trend seems to be prioritize. As one of our previous “Everything we have done, provides: hands-on learning continuing. Our graduates are graduates, Carolyn Casey stated, and our accomplishments are environments, experienced normally offered a job before “you must make choices to because of our faculty,” she said. faculty, numerous employment they graduate. succeed.” “They stay up to date on best opportunities with excellent salary “We have a rigorous program. Students need a wide array practices and new technologies.” potential, smaller cohorts, caring It has to be rigorous— we are of support at home as well to It’s all in service in making faculty, and faculty that want dealing with patients’ lives, your be successful. The training and sure the students are prepared you to succeed,” states Dr. Jana family member’s life.” Martin education are tough because the and knowledgeable when they Martin, dean School of Nursing said students who come to profession is hard work, Martin start their careers. “We believe and Health Sciences. the nursing program are almost said, and the faculty in the that our program prepares them “We’re very proud of our always surprised by how difficult nursing program are continually for success not only in passing graduates and the quality of and challenging it is, even working to ensure the program NCLEX-RN but the career of our program. Upon successful for those who excelled in improves while also meeting the nursing as well,” Martin said. 0AGE /KLAHOMAS .URSING 4IMES %DUCATION 'UIDE TO .URSING WWWOKNURSINGTIMESCOM seizures, blood pressure problems and bleeding. The lifelike actions Take Your Career to the Next Level of the mannequins give students a realistic learning experience in Strengthen your skills, impact exams. a safe environment. lives and take your nursing career Wichita State provides students Our programs combine CCNE to the next level at Wichita with the best applied learning accreditation, experienced State University. Our accredited experiences in the state. Our instructors, exclusive scholarships bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral location in Kansas’ largest city and applied learning in Kansas’ programs prepare tomorrow’s means students benefit from health care hub. A nursing degree leaders for nursing practice in opportunities to make connections from Wichita State University will a variety of settings and help and work beside some of the give you the knowledge and meet the demand for all levels best professionals in their fields practical skills for high-paying, of nursing services. We offer Education (fully online) or Nursing through clinical rotations, high-demand nursing careers in traditional and nontraditional Leadership and Administration interprofessional education and diverse health care settings such programs, giving students a (hybrid). We also offer a doctor of community outreach. Our as hospitals, primary care clinics, variety of ways to earn a degree nursing practice degree (DNP) with on-campus applied learning lab nursing and residential care in nursing. two program entry points; post- has state-of-the-art simulation facilities, schools and government. Our undergraduate programs baccalaureate or post-master. The mannequins that can realistically Visit wichita.edu/nursing to find prepare students for professional post-baccalaureate program has simulate a variety of symptoms a program that’s right for you. nursing positions in a variety of Nurse Practitioner specializations and scenarios, including childbirth, healthcare settings and provide in the areas of Adult Gerontology a foundation for graduate study Acute Care, Family and Psychiatric/ in nursing. We offer a bachelor’s Mental Health, as well as the DNP degree in nursing (BSN), including advanced curriculum. The online an accelerated 13-month program post-master program provides and fully online registered nurse students already nationally (RN) to BSN program. We also certified in a specialization offer an early admission option opportunities to advance their for high school students that knowledge in multiple areas, provides an opportunity to bypass including healthcare systems, traditional application processes. policy/politics, and evidence-based Our graduate programs develop practice. nurse leaders for roles in advanced Our quality programs exceed practice careers. Our full or national pass rates on the part-time master of science in Registered Nurse national exam nursing (MSN) program offers and Advanced Practice Registered two concentrations: Nursing Nurse professional certification /KLAHOMAS .URSING 4IMES %DUCATION 'UIDE TO .URSING WWWOKNURSINGTIMESCOM 0AGE Saint Francis Health System Provides Learning Opportunities for Nurses at Every Level Saint Francis Health System actively encourages its nurses to grow professionally Saint Francis Health System, even while they’re still pursuing a Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) seminars that focus on communication Oklahoma’s largest healthcare provider, degree. competencies. During orientation, new and teamwork, critical thinking, has more than 10,000 employees at The health system offers a nurses become familiar with Saint patient/family-centered care, case more than 90 locations throughout registered nurse scholarship that funds Francis Health System policies, management and discharge planning, eastern Oklahoma. Nurses in the Saint up to $8,000 of education at an procedures and equipment, and plan for self-development, evidence- Francis Health System network—which accredited school of nursing. There is participate in specialty classes specific based practice and quality includes Warren Clinic, the state’s also the Saint Francis Extern Program, to the patient population they will be improvement; continuing education largest physician group—can pursue a nine-week shadow program designed caring for. classes, including both baccalaureate- careers in large communities (Tulsa, for students in their final year of an Help Along the Way and graduate-level courses; and a Broken Arrow, McAlester, Muskogee) accredited RN program. Both the RN Once an RN position is accepted, wide range of national certification and small (Vinita, Glenpool, Coweta, scholarship and the extern program Saint Francis Health System offers programs, including IABP, CRRT, Owasso, Sand Springs). are great ways for aspiring nurses to a free NCLEX (National Council LVAD and ECMO. Wherever they choose to get their foot inside the door. Licensure Exam) review course, as well Saint Francis Health System work, nurses can enjoy the benefits Making the Transition from School to as: specialty classes offering patient- invests heavily in its nurses of a locally owned, locally operated, Vocation focused content that emphasizes and encourages them to grow not-for-profit health system that is Once accepted into the Saint application of clinical knowledge professionally in order to fulfill its dedicated to high-quality, patient- Francis Health System nursing program, and principles relevant to individual mission: To extend the presence and centered care. To this end, Saint new nurses embark on a yearlong specialties (e.g., pediatric, ICU and healing ministry of Christ in all we Francis Health System has established nurse residency program (NRP), a cardiac classes); nurse residency do. a wide range of programs and sophisticated program that is designed services to help its nurses grow to help recent graduates transition professionally, which ultimately serves from the classroom environment to Education Opportunities in Action to help maintain the health system’s clinical bedside experiences and real- Susan Roach, RN, is grateful to have taken advantage of Saint Francis Health high standards of clinical excellence. world professional nursing practice. The System’s many educational opportunities. In 2011, while in nursing school, she started In short, the success of Saint NRP consists of professional nursing working as a nurse technician, which allowed her to take advantage of a Saint Francis Francis Health System and the quality orientation, unit-specific orientation scholarship that helped pay for her education. She was a nurse extern during her of its nursing program go hand in with a preceptor, specialty classes and final year of nursing school, an experience that helped her develop a strong interest in hand. a variety of nurse residency seminars. labor and delivery. After graduation, she was hired into the nurse residency program The Pursuit of Excellence The NRP is tailored specifically to by her labor and delivery manager. She is currently a member of the labor and N u r s e s c a n t a ke adva nt age o f S a i nt the education needs of newly licensed delivery department and has worked up to clinical ladder III. 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Oklahoma Christian University combines three key features to create a unique program. OC’s School of Nursing helps registered nurses achieve a bachelors of science in nursing degree that is competency- based education (CBE), 100% online and offers a GPA transcript to create a RN-to-BSN program that has thought of everything. CBE means a registered nurse’s training, education and work experience allow them to earn college credits for what they already know. Skip class for skills mastered on the job by testing out of that segment and earning college credit. Start an online, four-month subscription to the course material and test out of as many classes as possible for $4,000! Most students graduate within 12 months or three subscription periods. Online degrees are for flexibility and convenience, not independent study! An Oklahoma Christian academic coach supports each student in all aspects of gaining a degree. Coaches are faculty members of really good at. Share your dreams and goals with your mentor so we the School of Nursing who communicate with students at least once can join you on your journey and celebrate your successes. each week to provide resources, answer questions and challenge deeper OC Financial Services can help you navigate the cost of education. thought. Nurses use online classes to accommodate work schedules If you are currently employed as a nurse, check with your human and hospital shifts, but still develop relationships within Oklahoma resources department about tuition benefits that your employer may Christian’s online community of nursing students. offer. Oklahoma Christian’s caring staff will help direct you to federal Oklahoma Christian’s RN-to-BSN perfectly prepares students for student loans, nursing grants or nursing scholarships, and payment graduate school. 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The University’s needs of students, all leading to mission permeates classroom and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing clinical instruction taught by highly degree. trained professionals from a These include: Christ-centered worldview. Close * Four-year, full-time/part-time faculty-student relationships and traditional track mentorships foster personal, academic * 18-month accelerated second- and professional growth. Offering degree program undergraduate and graduate programs * Individualized track for students prepares students to perform well in who hold a current unencumbered any health care setting. Read more nursing license without a bachelor’s to see why you belong at Harding. degree. 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The undergraduate option and it is a great path opportunity to sit for the national nurses not only for a career in nursing program has a 100 percent for students who already have a certification exam. traditional health care settings but first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate since bachelor’s in another area of study. How does the program interact also to work in in health missions. 2015 and has been ranked the No. What graduate programs are with the community? Students assist Medical mission opportunities exist 1 Nursing Program in Arkansas available? For our fast paced, online in a local Christian clinic that serves locally and abroad in short-term and by RegisteredNursing.org for two world, Harding offers a Master of the medically and economically long-term options. Opportunities are years in a row. This ranking is Science in Nursing (FNP) Family disadvantaged. They also provide open to graduate and undergraduate based on how well a program Nurse Practitioner program in a health screenings at area churches students. /KLAHOMAS .URSING 4IMES %DUCATION 'UIDE TO .URSING WWWOKNURSINGTIMESCOM 0AGE RSU Program Provides Path to Success Nursing and health care are teaching and practical experience. among Rogers State University’s The university offers several lab hallmark academic programs, which environments to give students skillful includes bachelor’s degrees on its training for residential environments, Claremore and Bartlesville campuses. hospital beds, isolated acute care, and RSU is a dynamic regional high fidelity simulation. university providing its students For those who want or need with the complete college experience to work while attending school, where students can live on campus almost 8 in 10 RSU students work (both traditional and family housing while attending school allowing them options) and participate in a myriad to achieve their educational goals of student activities, including student while balancing financial and family organizations dedicated to health obligations. While RSU is the only sciences. public university with on-campus The university supports a rigorous housing in the Tulsa metro area, the academic program that attracts many university has a large number of students who plan to attend medical commuter students who live at home school complete their undergraduate while attending RSU. studies through RSU’s program RSU consistently earns national in medical/molecular biology. RSU’s recognition for affordability, both nursing program produces students for traditional classes and its RSU who consistently score better than Online program. U.S. News and the state and national averages on World Report has noted RSU has one the RN licensure exam. of the nation’s top 10 lowest, in-state Rogers State’s health sciences tuition rates, and also highlighted programs are some of the most that RSU Online was among the loan. which features ballroom space for rigorous in the region, producing nation’s 10 least expensive public The main campus in Claremore community events. Rogers State also graduates that are in high demand. online programs. The university also features the Stratton Taylor Library, is home to RSU Public Television RSU nursing graduates maintain a has been consistently recognized for new student residences with bed and RSU Radio FM 91.3. nearly 100% placement rate, securing having one of the region’s lowest space for more than 800, the Find your own path to excellent jobs throughout the region. student debt load for graduating Chapman Dining Hall complete with educational success by visiting RSU’s nursing faculty with a students with nearly half of last inclement storm shelter, renovated www.rsu.edu/nursing or call collective total of more than 130 year’s graduating class earning a historic buildings and the 50,000 918-343-7631 to learn more or to years of experience in both academic diploma without taking a student square-foot Dr. Carolyn Taylor Center, schedule a campus tour. 0AGE /KLAHOMAS .URSING 4IMES %DUCATION 'UIDE TO .URSING WWWOKNURSINGTIMESCOM Nursing Powerhouse Redlands graduates tomorrow’s nurses Last year, Redlands Community a Redlands graduate. The director of College graduated 25 nurses. the Carnegie Hospital is a Redlands As Dean of Nursing and Allied graduate. Health, Rose Marie Smith, RN, MS, “You see how long I’ve been in CNE oversaw the education of every nursing education and it blesses my single one. heart,” she said. “Our graduates take There’s no doubt in her mind that care of patients and do well but they each will be successful in whatever also go on.” setting they may choose. Last year, Redlands partnered Smith says Redlands’ focus is with Oklahoma Panhandle State always on the individual. University and their RN-BSN online Quite simply, it’s success by program. Any graduate of Redlands design. can enroll in the program at the “We feel it’s the best because Redlands tuition rate. I truly believe (students) get a lot “And we’re one of the lowest more clinical opportunities because tuitions in the state of Oklahoma,” Redlands Community College nursing graduates are some of the most we know the people,” she said. Smith said. “Because our graduates sought-after, community-minded in the state. “We know who needs what and are so successful they are courted if we’re there kind of guiding and you will. Directors seek them out. I experience unique for each individual twice-monthly, bilingual health clinic pushing them to get to the learning just feel proud when I walk around and that begins by investing time. “Our students get a wealth of experiences. They can’t just hide in and see graduates caring for patients Community support is huge in experience,” Smith said. “We screen the numbers.” and graduates in administration.” Canadian County for the school and and provide health care advice, This May, Redlands is expecting Smith first began her career at vice versa. teaching and things they’ve never its largest graduating class in 15 Redlands in 1985 as faculty. She The Canadian County Health really had in their life before.” years. That could be as high as 38. progressed through team leader and Department has requested Redlands Redlands students also go into Closing in a quarter century director of nursing program roles students work with their OB nurse local schools to help teach pediatric of nursing education, Smith smiles before stepping away in 2006. practitioner. curriculum. when she sees former students. The She helped lead two other nursing Students have adopted a mission “Our students get opportunities administrator of Kingfisher Hospital is programs in that time before coming in El Reno treating recently released to not only learn public speaking but a Redlands graduate. The director of back home in 2015 to Redlands. inmates and recovering drug and also teaching at appropriate grade the Canadian County LPN program is She wanted to make the Redlands alcohol addicts. Students serve in the 3EE 2%$,!.$3 0AGE /KLAHOMAS .URSING 4IMES %DUCATION 'UIDE TO .URSING WWWOKNURSINGTIMESCOM 0AGE
program with new classes beginning Redlands also offers options for 2%$,!.$3 in the fall of every year. LPNs attending the nursing program. #ONTINUED FROM 0AGE Students graduate with an LPNs with one year of experience Associate in Applied Science Degree are given credit for Fundamentals of levels,” Smith said. “The students and, upon graduation, are eligible to Nursing. Visit: www.redlandscc.edu carry those experiences with them in take the NCLEX exam to become a or call 405-262-2552 for more life. Those are tools they can use, Registered Nurse. information soft skills if you will.” Some students drive nearly an hour and a half from rural, Western Oklahoma to attend Redlands. There’s a definite investment. “We have rural students who graduate and return to rural areas and with the demographics of Oklahoma changing we wanted to provide them with equipment to contributors to their cities, towns and counties,” Smith said. Bed transfers and feeding skills are taught down the street at a local five-star long-term care facility. “We do a lot more live learning labs to learn how to care for that population as well,” said Smith, who Rose Marie Smith, RN, MS, CNE, notes Redlands nursing students also Dean of Nursing and Allied Health at help with annual flu vaccinations Redlands Community College. for the entire campus. “We don’t just stop at the classroom we try The program threads theory and to engage them throughout their simulation together to help build education.” understanding of the specific content Redlands admits students one being taught. time each year to the traditional Simulations enhance student day program. LPN to RN admission understanding, build confidence prior occurs for a handful of individuals to clinical as to what to do, say, and in the spring. provide appropriate interventions for “What we do really well is patients. student first, smaller classes with Redlands Nursing Program master’s prepared faculty,” Smith graduated its first class in 1981. said. The program is a two-year nursing