University of Oklahoma, Health Sciences Center

College of Nursing [1]

405-271-1491

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Scholars reported that the intense focus on leadership development and mentoring helped them succeed in a rigorous accelerated BSN program.

Gary Loving, PhD, RN, CNE
gary-loving@ouhsc.edu [3]

Lazelle Benefield, PhD, RN, FAAN
Lazelle-Benefield@ouhsc.edu [4]
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An accelerated BSN program designed especially for the individual holding a bachelor's degree in another field.

Long text (Legacy Book):

To enhance their leadership skills, NCIN scholars at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center participated in the College of NOBLE (Nursing Organization for Building Leadership) Ambassador Program. They also received mentoring from alumni of the accelerated BSN program and senior-year students, who helped them quickly connect to student services, activities, and programs which helped them succeed in the fast-paced program. Students met with their mentors as often as 10 times per semester.

Degrees Conferred:

BSN

Accelerated B.S.N. Program:
An accelerated program for individuals who have bachelor's or higher degrees in a non-nursing major. The nursing curriculum consists of the entire 60 credit nursing major. The program incorporates both theoretical and clinical content. It is designed to be completed in a short time frame of concentrated study. Graduates from this program receive a B.S.N. degree and are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN examination for licensure as a registered nurse.

14 months

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a cumulative 2.5 GPA; Science GPA of 2.5; Successful completion of all prerequisite courses with a grade of C or better; Specific computer requirements; Completed application with official transcripts, supplemental form, and prerequisite form.

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Scholarships Awarded:

2009

Round 2: 2009 – 2010

Jordan Abbott

Roushel Asuncion

Deborah Brown

Rochelle Brown

Joseph Busterna

Marcia Castellanos

David Coates

Leticia Enriquez-Rojas

Justin Henson

Jamesina Johns

Timothy McClellan Jr.

Sara McFerran

Alice Nguyen

Oanh Nguyen

Sandra Pafford

Michael Rocha

David Vadillo

University of Oklahoma, Health Sciences Center

An initiative of AACN and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation