Nursing Program - Nursing Career Ladder Pathway, A.A.S.

This nursing degree program is designed to meet the needs of a student who is currently a licensed LPN, licensed paramedic, or certified Anesthesia Technologist who would like to earn registered nurse status. The Career Ladder Pathway recognizes the previous educational experiences of licensed practical nurses, licensed paramedics, or certified Anesthesia Technologists by providing 15 credits for prior learning opportunities. Credits earned in this program may apply toward a bachelor’s degree at a four-year college or university. Program graduates are eligible to apply for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses. The Oklahoma City Community College nursing education program is approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing. (OBN) 2501 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105 phone (405) 962-1800.  The Associate Nursing Program at Oklahoma City Community College located in Oklahoma City, OK is 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 Associate Nursing Program is continuing accreditation. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm.

Program Notes

Notes: This Technical and Occupational program is designed to prepare students to enter the job force following completion. See Technical and Occupational Programs in the general information section of the catalog. 

++Special Admissions Procedures: All Health Professions students are required to submit a nationwide background and pre-placement drug testing prior to clinical/fieldwork. More information will be distributed upon acceptance into your respected program. 

AUAs and LPNs with positive drug screen results must be reported to the Oklahoma Board of Nursing. 

Graduates of the nursing program must also meet the requirements of the Oklahoma Board of Nursing for licensure, which include but are not limited to criminal history search and passing the licensure exam.