Oklahoma City University - Oklahoma City
- 2501 North Blackwelder
- Oklahoma City, OK 73106
Welcome to Kramer School of Nursing! Now ranked as the premier private nursing school in Oklahoma and the six contiguous states, the secrets of our success are simple: an entrepreneurial spirit, a willingness to try new things, faculty who care about students, an ambitious vision for the future, and the grace of God blessing our efforts. We are dedicated to helping the world deal with the growing shortage of nurses and the evolution of nursing into a new type of health care profession.
If you are eager to be a part of the exciting profession of nursing or want to advance your nursing career, Oklahoma City University will put you at the forefront. We offer personalized attention and small classes, as well as curricula and faculty that promote unique learning opportunities extending beyond the classroom and traditional clinical practicum experiences. As a part of a United Methodist university, we promote the spiritual health of students, patients, and ourselves. The reputation of Oklahoma City University for elegant, comprehensive education shines at Kramer School of Nursing.
The OCU campus provides a beautiful environment for learning. The nursing school encompasses a complex of two new buildings with high-tech resources and comfortable environments for learning and student interaction. We offer a wide variety of financial aid options so that your choice of university can be based on which place is best for you, rather than on cost.
All qualified applicants for bachelor’s and master’s programs are accepted into the next class with no time on a waiting list. All programs are available full-time, part-time, or accelerated. Plan your degree to graduate when you want!
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Whether you are an undergraduate student or a career-changer with a degree in another field, this program is your gateway into nursing. The Gateway program offers part-time, traditional, and accelerated coursework designed to fit your schedule and goals. Our academically sound curriculum incorporates the concepts of holistic health practices in concert with traditional health care emphasizing the application and practice of the art and science of nursing. Students receive a BSN upon successful completion of the curriculum and are then eligible to apply RN licensure.
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) - BSN-to-DNP (FNP)
Students receive education to prepare them as Family Nurse Practitioners ready to provide care across the lifespan, as well as to address health promotion and disease prevention in patients, families, and communities.
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Completion Program
This is a post-master’s program for advanced practice nurses (nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, nurse anesthetists, clinical nurse specialists, and nursing administrators) who hold national certification.
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Joint MSN/MBA
This collaborative program between the Kramer School of Nursing and Meinders School of Business prepares nurses for management roles, including executive leadership.
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with concentration in Nursing Administration
This program is designed to prepare the nurse to serve in middle and upper management roles, including executive leadership, within health care organizations. This track includes courses taken from the Meinders School of Business related to finance and health care administration.
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with concentration in Nursing Education
This program is designed to prepare the nurse to teach in post-secondary nursing programs, including schools of practical nursing, associate degree programs and baccalaureate and higher degree programs; and to provide comprehensive patient and staff education within the health care system.
PhD in Nursing
Focuses on nursing education and research and prepares nurses to become career academicians.
RN-to-BSN
The RN-to-BSN program helps students who hold an RN license to complete the BSN degree requirements in as little as nine months.
