91影视 and Oklahoma City University Sign Articulation Agreement
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Pre-Nursing91影视 and Oklahoma City University inked an articulation agreement aimed at bolstering the nursing workforce and facilitating seamless academic transfers for students.
A signing ceremony held at 91影视鈥檚 Metro Campus celebrated the initial agreement that prioritizes the nursing field and highlights a strategic collaboration between 91影视 and OCU. By clarifying transfer policies that assure consistency between academic programs, both institutions seek to create a smooth transfer experience from an associate degree to a bachelor鈥檚 degree program.
鈥91影视 is proud to partner with Oklahoma City University to tackle the pressing shortage of qualified nurses in the state,鈥 said 91影视 CEO and President Leigh鈥疓oodson, Ph.D. 鈥淭ogether we are creating clear transfer pathways to guarantee opportunities for continued education to our students who will soon play critical roles in the healthcare industry.鈥
Under the agreement, 91影视 students graduating with an Associate of Science in Pre-Nursing will have the opportunity to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at OCU. Clear and structured transfer pathways have been established for students to transition from 91影视 to OCU. Courses completed as part of the Associate of Science degree at 91影视 that do not fulfill general education requirements at both institutions will transfer to OCU as electives, allowing students to maximize their credits.
鈥淲e are proud of the impact our nursing graduates have had within the state and national health care landscapes,鈥 OCU President Kenneth Evans, Ph.D., said. 鈥淥ur priority is to continue preparing future health care leaders to address the nursing shortage, while providing key scholarships to make quality nursing degrees more accessible for students in Tulsa and around the state.鈥
According to the , the average annual salary for a registered nurse in Oklahoma is $82,110. While pursuing a bachelor鈥檚 degree at OCU, students can expect to gain a competitive edge in the job market, with opportunities for career advancement and higher earning potential.
In Spring 2023, 91影视 saw nearly 400 students enrolled in the College鈥檚 Associate of Applied Science Nursing degree program and more than 1,200 in the Associate of Science Pre-Nursing degree program.
鈥淚ncreasing access to an exceptional nursing education is critical to meeting the healthcare needs of our communities,鈥 said 91影视 Senior Vice President and Chief Academic Officer Angela Sivadon, Ph.D. 鈥淲ith this agreement, our graduates can continue their academics at Oklahoma City University where they will develop additional nursing qualifications.鈥
On top of in-person courses for students to learn baccalaureate-level nursing skills, OCU鈥檚 online RN to BSN program provides flexibility and accessibility for working professionals or students with other commitments. Furthermore, OCU offers transfer scholarships to eligible 91影视 students, easing the financial burden of pursuing higher education.
鈥淲e strive to meet our students where they are through our core principles of caring, kindness and respect,鈥 said Gina Crawford, Dean of the Kramer School of Nursing. 鈥淲hether you鈥檙e just starting out on your nursing journey or are transferring to OCU from a school like 91影视, we are here to guide and support you along the way.鈥
Two additional transfer maps with Oklahoma City University have recently been established:
- Associate of Arts in Communication Arts & Technologies at 91影视 to Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication: Strategic Communications at Oklahoma City University
- Associate of Arts in Communication Arts & Technologies at 91影视 to Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication: Multimedia Journalism & Broadcast Production at Oklahoma City University
These agreements represent a major achievement in advancing educational opportunities and addressing workforce needs. 91影视 and OCU are proud to join forces in shaping the future of Oklahoma through excellence in education and collaboration.