Nursing
@ East Central University
With a Nursing Degree, I can be... Department of Nursing
Nursing is an exciting and rewarding profession that
School Nurse Nurse Investigator
involves both the art and the science of nursing.
Pediatric Nurse Nurse Administrator
Professional nurses are in high demand in today’s
Nurse Midwife Obstetrical Nurse
health care system. Professional nurses are
Nurse Educator Legal Nurse Consultant
recognized for their skills, judgment and decision
Military Nurse Operating Room Nurse making ability. Research has shown that there is a
Oncology Nurse Nurse Anesthetist direct correlation between successful patient recovery
Forensic Nurse Cardiology Nurse and the number of baccalaureate nurses providing care.
Home Health Care Nurse The ECU Department of Nursing is nationally
Intensive Care Unit Nurse recognized for its excellence in nursing education. ECU
Public Health Care Nurse graduates are heavily recruited by health care facilities
Family Nurse Practitioner throughout the central plains and the southwest.
Certified Nurse Specialist
The Mission of the ECU Department of Nursing is to
Does a Nursing Degree offer a high quality baccalaureate nursing program that
provides south central and southeast Oklahoma with
Dept. of Nursing at a Glance: Make $$ and Sense... accessible professionally delivered nursing care. This
Dean: Dr. Bruce Weems, program prepares graduates to practice professional
The Chicago Tribune reports that college
College of Health & Sciences nursing in a variety of settings in rural, as well as urban,
graduates earn on average 75% more
Chair: Dr. Anne Davis money than those who only have a high Oklahoma and throughout the region.
Degree: Bachelor of Science school degree. In particular, graduates with The Department of Nursing offers the Bachelor of
with a Major in Nursing a nursing degree typically can earn Science with a major in nursing degree to both generic
Concentrations: 1 between $53,000 and $62,000 for entry and RN to BSN students at its three campus sites in
Nursing level jobs. (PayScale 2010-11 College Salary Report) Ada, Ardmore and Durant. The RN to BSN option is
also offered in Idabel, McAlester and Durant
Minor: None
Faculty: 17 full and part-time
Organizations:
ECU Student Nurses Association
Oklahoma Student Nurses
Association
National Student Nurses
Association
ECU Nursing Alumni Association
Scholarships:
Pfeffer Scholarship
Carlock Scholarship
ECUNSA Award
Francis Schmelling Award
ONA Region 6 Award
Other local & state scholarships
Building: Science Hall, Ada
Locations: Ada, Ardmore, Durant
www.ecok.edu/nursing 580-559-5434
Nursing: Degree Options
Option 1: BS with a Major in Nursing
The Department of Nursing offers the Bachelor of Science with a major in nursing degree to generic
nursing students at its three campus sites in Ada, Ardmore and Durant. Generic nursing students complete
an eight semester program leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science with a major in nursing.
Graduates who meet the Oklahoma state requirements for licensure, including a clear criminal background
check, are eligible to apply to write the National Council Licensing Examination for Registered Nurses
(NCLEX-CAT, RN) to become a Registered Nurse.
Option 2: RN to BSN (for students who are licensed RNs)
RN to BSN students are licensed registered nurses with an associate degree or diploma in nursing who are
interested in earning a Bachelor of Science with a major in nursing. The department recognizes registered
nurses as self-motivated adult learners who possess a base of knowledge and experience upon which to
build additional knowledge and skills. Nursing courses are offered one or two nights per week and involve
use of web enhanced learning and clinical experience. Students are admitted each January and may
complete the required nursing courses in 12 months. Additional course work to satisfy degree requirements
may be necessary.
ECU at a Glance: ECU Nursing Campus Locations
Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,893
Nursing students can take classes at three locations. For specific information, please contact an advisor
States Represented: 31 below:
Out-of-State Students: 10.6%
Countries Represented: 36 Ada: Ardmore: Durant:
Student to Faculty Ratio: 24 to 1 Anne Davis, PhD, RN Peggy Miller, Ph.D., RN Deborah Flowers, PhD, RN
Average Class Size: 21 Chair, Dept. of Nursing Program Coordinator Program Coordinator
PhDs in Faculty: 68% East Central University ECU at Ardmore ECU @ Southeastern Nursing
1100 E. 14th Street 617 W. Broadway 1405 N 4th Street, PMB 2736
Male/Female Ratio: 5:7 Ada, OK 74820 Ardmore, OK 73401 Durant, OK 74701-0609
Undergraduate Majors: 71 580-559-5434 580-223-2904 580-745-3199
Year Founded: 1909 1-888-691-0001 FAX: 580-223-6425 Email: dflowers@se.edu
Email: adavis@ecok.edu Email: phart@ecok.edu
Student Organizations: 80+
Athletics: 13 sports; NCAA Division II
Mascot: Roary the Tiger
School Colors: Orange & Black
Campus Size: 140 acres
Area Location: Ada, Oklahoma
Campus Tours
Monday - Friday: 2:00 p.m.
1st Saturday of each month at 10:00 a.m.
All tours will depart from the ECU Administration Building, Suite 102
For a reservation or to schedule another time, call
580-559-5628 or email ecurecruit@ecok.edu
www.ecok.edu
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