Northeastern State University

Nursing offers an online upper-division 30 credit hour completion program leading to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. The mission of the program is to provide educational mobility for associate degree and diploma prepared nurses and to provide preparation for graduate education in nursing. The curriculum, designed to build on the students' previous education and experience, prepares nurses for professional nursing practice. Major areas of emphasis include family nursing, community health, leadership, and research. Graduates are prepared to provide primary health care in diverse settings; to provide education to individuals, families, and community groups; and to continue lifelong learning.

The minimum time required to complete the program is 10 months, provided the student meets all other Nursing and University graduation requirements. Students working full-time typically complete the program in 16 months. Students may take a maximum of five years to complete the program after enrolling in nursing courses.

All nursing classes are online and originate from the Muskogee campus. The class schedules address the needs of many RNs who work full-time and attend school part-time. Two courses (NURS 4115 Community Health Nursing and NURS 4294 Professional Nursing Synthesis) contain one credit hour arranged field experiences (64 clock hours). Arranged field experiences are usually scheduled during the weekday and conducted in the general area of the students' residences or employment. Independent nursing studies (1-2 credit hours) are available to address specific interests and elective hour needs.