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How to Become a Nurse in Oklahoma, OK

Becoming a professional nurse in Oklahoma is usually achieved through formal college education. For those seeking a quick route, a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) diploma program only takes a year after high school. However, if you wish to join the ranks of the largest group of health care professionals in the United States and become a Registered Nurse, it takes a minimum of two years of study after completing prerequisites.

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Introductory college courses in both arts and sciences, like math and psychology, are required by most RN training programs in Oklahoma, and specific requirements can vary from program to program. Once prerequisites are complete, one must apply to either a two year Associate Degree, Nursing (ADN) or four year Bachelor of Science, Nursing (BSN). While it may seem obvious to choose the shorter program, around half of Oklahoma nursing students choose to take the longer BSN. This is because it allows more time to diversify and specialize through elective course work, and it also provides more advanced knowledge of broader scale nursing theory, research and practices, which can lead to a wider variety of health care jobs in the future.

Upon graduation from an Oklahoma nursing education program, students become licensed nurses through the NCLEX national exam. There are LPN and RN versions, and they are the same for nurses nationwide. Close to 90 percent of graduating students pass the test on their first try and are ready to entering the work force as a nurse in Oklahoma.

To further understand how to become a nurse in Oklahoma, visit our in-depth Oklahoma nursing page, which covers job prospects, alternative nursing education programs, nursing duties, wages, and much more.