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The Department of Nursing prepares nurses to care for the bio-psychosocial and spiritual needs of clients across the life cycle in a variety of health-care settings.

The opportunities in the field of nursing are endless. The BS degree in nursing prepares graduates to practice at the professional level in a variety of healthcare settings, including the community, industry, government, hospitals, and clinics.

The program in nursing is approved by:
The Alabama Board of Nursing. 

As required by the Alabama Board of Nursing, Oakwood University Nursing Department as of July 20, 2023 the Alabama Board of Nursing issued a Notice of Correction and confirmed the Oakwood University program to be currently APPROVED. Our average NCLEX pass rate for the Class of 2022 is 91.7; and the class of 2023 is at 100%.

                                                                     www.abn.alabama.gov

 

Effective October 18, 2023, Oakwood University Nursing program is a candidate for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. This candidacy status expires on October 18, 2025.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 975-5000
http://www.acenursing.com/candidates/candidacy.asp

www.acenursing.org

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Accepted into Oakwood University

TASK 1: Register for NS 101 Introduction to Professional Nursing (Spring Semester)

Registration for NS 101 is done in the Spring semester with the OU Center for Student Success (CSS) advisor located at Cunningham Hall. The pre-nursing advisor will assist students with the Spring registration for NS 101.

Deadline:

Spring of Sophomore Year

TASK 2: Register for BI 111 or have transfer college credit for Anatomy & Physiology w/Lab

Registration for BI111 is done through the OU Center for Student Success (CSS) Advisor for the Fall Semester. Students with transfer credits comparable to the BI111 course, must complete a transfer equivalency form that is honored by the OU Registrar’s office.

Download Transfer Equivalency Credit Form

Deadline:

Fall of Admission Year

TASK 3: Register for CH101 or have transfer college credit for Inorganic Chemistry w/Lab

Registration for CH101 is done through the OU Center for Student Success (CSS) Advisor for the Fall Semester. Students with transfer credits comparable to the CH101 course, must complete a transfer equivalency form that is honored by the OU Registrar’s office.

Download Transfer Equivalency Credit Form

Deadline:

Fall of Admission Year

TASK 4: Register and complete ACT (non-essay) or SAT (non-essay)

Test Registration, available dates and locations, and payment information can be found at the following websites:

Register for ACT

Deadline:

Prior to admission to Oakwood University

MEET THE FACULTY & STAFF

Required Course for Admission (Spring Semester Sophomore Year):

NS 101 Introduction to Professional Nursing

This course introduces Biblical and Seventh-day Adventist principles of health and philosophy and conceptual framework of the Oakwood University Department of Nursing.  Taught from a critical thinking perspective, this writing intensive course will also include nursing history and trends, medical terminology, and an introduction to legal and ethical issues in health care and selected test-taking strategies.  Needed for admission to the nursing program.

SCHOOL NEWS

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International Town Hall Meeting – March 17, 2024

On behalf of Dr. Leslie Pollard, the Administrators, and the Oakwood University Faculty and Staff, we would like to say thank you to everyone who joined us for our International Town Hall Meeting on Sunday, March 17th. We appreciate the chance to share our latest...

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Oakwood Names a New VP of ESR

Dr. Leslie Pollard, President of Oakwood University, is pleased to announce the appointment of Elder Robert Edwards as the Vice President for Enrollment Services and Retention. Elder Robert Edwards is a minister and leader with over 40 years of service to the...

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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

I love the spiritual aspect. Our teachers believe in us and make us feel that we can be great nurses”

VF

“I just want to take a moment to thank everyone in the nursing department for the past four years of support, knowledge, skills, and life”.