Visit the Nursing webpage for more­ information.

The A.D.N. program at Eastern Oklahoma State College prepares graduates to earn an Associate of Applied Science degree with a major in nursing to become eligible to write the NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination) to become a registered nurse. Two years (four semesters) of full-time academic study are required to complete the  Basic Licensure program. Three semesters are required to complete the Transition program. A Basic Licensure cohort is admitted each August, and a Transition cohort is admitted each January. Instruction is planned to provide close correlation between theory and practice. Hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, hospice, and home health agencies are utilized for nursing experience.

The program prepares individuals to perform client-centered care at the beginning staff nurse level. Graduates may pursue career interests in a variety of specialty areas and services.

Prior to application, please read the following link for information from the Oklahoma Board of Nursing for those with a history of arrests, convictions, or prior disciplinary action. If you meet any criteria, you must report this information on your application. 

The A.A.S. (Associate of Applied Science in Nursing) in Nursing is designed for students who wish to become eligible to take the examination for registered nurses (RN) upon completion of the two-year degree. Eastern offers 2 tracks in Nursing:

Basic Licensure Program

• Basic Licensure Degree Checklist

LPN/EMTP to RN Transition Program

This track is available to students who hold an unencumbered license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Paramedic/EMT-P. To qualify for admission, students must hold an unencumbered license as an LPN or Paramedic/EMT-P. To begin Nursing 2118, students must provide documentation of at least 800 hours of work experience as an LPN or Paramedic/EMT-P.

• LPN/EMTP to RN Degree Checklist

LPN/EMTP to RN Transition Program - Hybrid Online

This hybrid online track is available to students who hold an unencumbered license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Paramedic/EMT-P. To qualify for admission, students must hold an unencumbered license as an LPN or Paramedic/EMT-P. To begin Nursing 2118, students must provide documentation of at least 800 hours of work experience as an LPN or Paramedic/EMT-P. All courses are available online with in-person clinicals required. Testing and skills labs can be completed at Wilburton, McAlester, or Idabel (minimal times per year).

• LPN/EMTP to RN Hybrid Degree Checklist

For admission to the Nursing program:

• Apply Now

Please visit the Respiratory Therapy webpage for more information.

The A.A.S. in Respiratory Therapy is designed for students who wish to become respiratory therapists, offering emergency and immediate relief to patients who have trouble breathing, including from chronic respiratory disease such as asthma or emphysema, a blocked passageway or other life-threatening experiences such as heart attacks, drowning or shock.

• Respiratory Therapy Degree Checklist

EOSC Respiratory Therapy Admissions Update

We are excited to announce the hopeful transition to an online Respiratory Therapy component.  The Respiratory Therapy Transition feasibility team has begun its probability study. Therefore, no applications will be accepted at this time. The next projected date of admissions is between January and August 2026, contingent upon timeline approvals.

If you desire, you may continue communicating with the RT Program Director, using the information below.

Updates will continue including the new application and timeline.

Thank you for your interest in RT.

Dr. Peggy Davis Spears, MD RRT
Eastern Oklahoma State College
Respiratory Therapy Program Director
pspears2@eosc.edu
502-599-3928 cell text/call