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 and are 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 program. One class is admitted each August. 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 have been practicing as Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) or Paramedic. To qualify for admission, one must be an LPN/Paramedic with at least 800 documented hours of nursing work experience. To enter the bridge program, the LPN/Paramedic must pass examinations in nursing fundamentals, obstetrics and pediatrics.

• LPN/EMTP to RN Degree Checklist

LPN/EMTP to RN Transition Program - Hybrid Online

This hybrid online track is available to students who have been practicing as Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) or Paramedic. 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). To qualify for admission, one must be an LPN/Paramedic with at least 800 documented hours of nursing work experience. To enter the bridge program, the LPN/Paramedic must pass examinations in nursing fundamentals, obstetrics and pediatrics. 

• LPN/EMTP to RN Hybrid Degree Checklist

For admission to the Nursing program:

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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

For admission, download and complete a Respiratory Therapy admission application.

• Respiratory Therapy Admission Application