Paramedic to RN Advanced Standing

• Curriculum
• Application Procedure for Paramedics Seeking Advanced Standing
• Admission Test Information
• Credit by Advanced Standing for Nurse Science 1116 & 1128

 

It is possible to complete the nursing courses in three semesters. However, if the student has other responsibilities such as family or job, he or she may elect to enroll in general education and related courses before seeking admission to the nursing courses.  The student should anticipate at least three (3) hours study time per credit hour enrolled. After admission into the nursing program, the courses must be taken sequentially as listed. All students considering entrance into the nursing program are urged to seek advisement from counselors in the Nurse Science Department.

 

Admission into the clinical nursing courses through advanced standing is on a space available basis. Because there may be more students applying for nursing courses than it is possible to enroll, an admissions committee makes selection decisions for the program based on a point system from documents submitted prior to the beginning of each semester.

 

Computer Literacy Requirement

 

The nursing curriculum at Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City is computer intensive. Graduation from the program allows the student to meet the Computer Literacy requirement. Those students who have no computer skills are advised that an introductory computer course is recommended.

 

CURRICULUM
As an advanced standing student, the student may test out of, and receive credit for NURS 1116 and/or NURS 1128
First Semester
NURS 1116	6 Hours	Fundamentals of Nursing
ENGL 1113	3 Hours	Freshman Composition
CHEM 1214 or 1314	4 Hours	Chemistry I or General Chemistry
PSYC 1113	3 Hours	Introduction to Psychology
Second Semester
NURS 1128	8 Hours	Adult Nursing
BIOL 1214	4 Hours	Human Anatomy and Human Anatomy Lab
HIST 1493	3 Hours	American History
NSCI 1113	3 Hours	Introduction to Nutrition
NURS 1213, Role Change in Nursing: LPN to RN, must be completed if planning to enter in NURS 1128 or 2228.
Third Semester
NURS 2228	8 Hours	Maternal-Child Nursing
PSIO 2314	4 Hours	Elementary Physiology
SOC 1113	3 Hours	Introduction to Sociology
ENGL 1213	3 Hours	Freshman Composition
Fourth Semester
NURS 2238	8 Hours	Advanced Nursing
NURS 2252	2 Hours	Commonalities In Nursing
MCRO 2124	4 Hours	Introduction to Microbiology
POLS 1113	3 Hours	Political Science

 

   

APPLICATION PROCEDURE FOR PARAMEDICS SEEKING ADVANCED STANDING

 

Priority for selection will be given to applicants who have completed application materials by December 1 for spring semester and by July 1 for fall semester.

 

PROCEDURE:

 

1. Complete application form for OSU-Oklahoma City.
    
2. Complete application form for Nurse Science Department.
    
3. Show current paramedic state license, National Registry card and transcript or diploma from paramedic program to Nurse Science Department administration.
    
4. Bring or mail OFFICIAL transcripts of all college courses completed by the application deadline to the Nurse Science Department. A retention grade point average of at least 2.5 (C) on academic work completed is necessary in order to be considered for the nursing program.
    
5. All applicants are required to take the HESI A2 test. To register for the test call the Assessment and Career Center at (405) 945-8648 or go to SC 141.
    
6. All applicants to the nursing program for whom English is not their native language must take the SPEAK test. An overall comprehensibility score of at least 45 will be required to make application to the nursing program. The SPEAK must be taken four (4) weeks prior to appropriate deadline. Call (405) 945-8648 to set an appointment for testing. Cost of the test is $75.

 

If there are more qualified applicants than space available, ADMISSION TO THE PROGRAM will be based on a point system compiled from documents submitted. For further information, contact the Nurse Science Department, (405) 945-3210.

 

It is the student's responsibility to insure that all transcripts and other required application materials have been sent to and received by the Nurse Science Department by the appropriate deadline.

 

If you have questions regarding the above procedures call the Nurse Science Office, (405) 945-3210.

 

   

Admission Test:

 

Registration fee for the HESI A2 is $50 and must be paid in the Business Office prior to scheduling the examination with the Testing and Assessment Center. You may pick up a registration packet in the Testing and Assessment Center, Student Center room 141, (405) 945-8648.

 

Advanced Standing Exams:

 

• Fundamentals of Nursing (to challenge Nurse Science 1116 at OSU-Oklahoma City.)
   
• Adult Nursing (To challenge Nurse Science 1128 at OSU-Oklahoma City.)

 

Pay for these exams at the OSU-OKC Business office and schedule the exams with the Assessment Center, 945-8648

 

Contact the Nurse Science Department for counseling prior to scheduling these tests. If you wish to challenge one year of the program here, you must take both tests.

 

Nurse Science Department
Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City
900 N. Portland Ave.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73107
Telephone: (405) 945-3210

 

   

CREDIT BY ADVANCED STANDING FOR NURSE SCIENCE 1116 & 1128

 

POLICY

 

1. Admission with advanced standing is limited to Paramedics who have graduated from a state/National Registry approved Paramedic program and hold current licensure.
    
2. In order to qualify for advanced standing credit in Nurse Science, the applicant must:  
   1. Be officially enrolled at OSU-Oklahoma City;
   2. Have met all criteria for admission to the nursing program;
       
   3. Have completed the required prerequisite courses with a grade of “C” or better. A Graduation Retention GPA of 2.5 (C) is required for admission into the nursing program;
       
   4. Show proof of current Paramedic licensure;
       
   5. Present evidence of graduating from a state/National Registry approved Paramedic program;
       
   6. Provide documentation of at least 1,000 hours of practice within the last 3 years;
       
   7. Have the approval of the Division Head or Associate Division Head of the Health Sciences Division;
       
   8. A current (within 3 months) OSBI (Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation) background check.
        NOTE: Admission to the Nurse Science program may be denied to any student with a criminal history.
       
   9. Have successfully passed the advanced standing examinations for Fundamentals of Nursing and Adult Nursing;
       
   10. Have successfully completed NURS 1213.
        
3. NURS 1213: Prerequisites to enrollment in NURS 1213 are; CHEM 1214 or 1314, ENGL 1113 and PSYC 1113. Students enrolled in NURS 1213 must have an overall 2.0 GPA in college courses completed.
    
4. NURS 1116: Upon completion of prerequisite courses (CHEM 1214 or CHEM 1314, ENGL 1113, PSYC 1113, and NURS 1213) and after passing the advanced standing examination, the applicant will be given credit for the first nursing course, NURS 1116, and eligible to be admitted to NURS 1128.
    
5. NURS 1128: Upon completion of prerequisite courses (NURS1116 and its co-requisites); then co-requisite courses (HIST 1493 or 1483, NSCI 1113, BIOL 1214 and NURS 1213) and after passing the advanced standing examination, the applicant will be given credit for the second semester nursing course, NURS 1128, and eligible to be admitted to NURS 2228.
    
6. Upon successful completion of NURS 1213 Role Transition in Nursing, the Advanced Standing challenge applicant is eligible to be enrolled into NURS 1128 or NURS 2228 depending on results of challenge exams.
    
7. Applicant must enter Nurse Science program not more than two (2) calendar years after passing the advanced standing examinations and not more than one (1) calendar year after completing NURS 1213.
    
8. Applicant may take each advanced standing examination two (2) times, at least 4 weeks apart, per application period.
    
9. Upon satisfactory completion of the above criteria, credit will be recorded with a grade of “Pass” and filed with the Office of the Registrar. Credit earned through advanced standing is considered provisional and will be placed on the student’s permanent transcript record only after the successful completion of a minimum of 12 resident credit hours earned at OSU-Oklahoma City.
    
10. Applicants who are accepted into the nursing program will be required to provide evidence of a current (within 1 month) negative urine drug screen and an extended background check.
     
11. Once admitted, a student will not be permitted to transfer between course sites within the Nurse Science Program. A site is defined as either traditional classroom, online, or any other particular delivery modality.
     

 

 

Responsible Personn	Action
Applicant	Meet all criteria for admission to OSU-Oklahoma City. Make application for challenge examination. Receive approval from Nurse Science Department Head. Successfully complete challenge examination(s) To challenge Nurse Science 1116 Examination: "Fundamentals of Nursing" To challenge Nurse Science 1128 Examination: "Adult Nursing"
Health Services Division Head, Associate Division Head and Paramedic Coordinator	Upon successful completion, record a grade of pass on the application from and file with the Office of the Registrar. Counsel the candidates as to placement requirements for future enrollment.