What is Nursing?
Nursing is a profession within the health care sector focused on the care of individuals, families, and communities so they may attain, maintain, or recover optimal health and quality of life.
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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 is informing our current and potential students of the Notice of Continued Deficiency. Our average NCLEX pass rate for the past three years has fallen below the 80% benchmark. Per ABN, program must show substantial progress in achieving 80% or above pass rate by March 2022.
The program in nursing is accredited (2020)
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
3343 Peachtree Road, NE, Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30326
Ph. 404. 975. 5000 | www.acenursing.org
Oakwood University Nursing Program Is Accredited ( Resource Link )
- Initial Accreditation: March 2005
- Date of Most Recent Commission Action: September 2020
- Current Accreditation Status: Accredited
- Accreditation Stipulations: Good Cause
- Follow-Up Report – Spring 2022
- Date of Last Visit: February 13-15, 2018
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Next Site Visit: Follow-Up Visit – Spring 2022
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Karen Joy Anderson, Ph.D, RN, CNE
Professor & Chair
(256) 726-7293
kanderson@oakwood.edu
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Mukesha Mbuguje, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor
(256) 726-7285
mmbuguje@oakwood.edu
MAJORS:
- Nursing (B.S.)
- BSN Generic Program – 4 Years
RN-BSN Bridge Completion Program
RESOURCES:
APPLICATIONS:
NU 110 : Introduction to Nursing
3 HOURS
NU 212 : Pharmacology for Nursing
2 HOURS
NU 330 : Pathophysiology
3 HOURS
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