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 May 2024.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Accepted into Oakwood University
TASK 1: Sign up for the NURSING D2L Home Page
Signup for the Nursing D2L home page is offered on the first day of the Fall Semester during the Department of Nursing Back to School orientation.
Deadline:
Fall, 1st day of school
TASK 2: Register for NU 107 Introduction to Professional Nursing (Fall or Spring)
Registration for NU107 is done in the Fall 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 NU107.
Deadline:
Fall of Admission Year
TASK 3: 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 4: 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 5: 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:
Deadline:
Prior to admission to Oakwood University
MEET THE FACULTY & STAFF
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Dorothy E. Forde, PhD, RNC-NIC, CNS,
Associate Professor & Chair
deforde@oakwood.edu
(256) 726-7283
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Karen Anderson, PhD, RN, CNE,
Professor
kanderson@oakwood.edu
(256) 726-7293
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LeShaun Fitchard, FNP, RN
Assistant Professor
lfitchard@oakwood.edu
(256) 726-7291
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Karen Lynch-Frater, PhD, RN
Assistant Professor
klynchfrater@oakwood.edu
(256) 726-7295
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Yvette Hawkins, MSN, RN
Clinical Instructor
yhawkins@oakwood.edu
(256) 265-9533
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Dwight Huslin, MSN, RN
Associate Professor
dhuslin@oakwood.edu
(256) 726-7292
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Veronica Leftridge, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor
vleftridge@oakwood.edu
(256) 726-7299
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Charlie Jo Morgan, PhD, MSN, RN
Remedial Specialist
cmorgan@oakwood.edu
(256) 726-8240
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Mattie Sherard, DNP, FNP-C, RN
Assistant Professor
msherard@oakwood.edu
(256) 726-7291
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Denise W Finley, MPH, RN
Accreditation Specialist
dfinley@oakwood.edu
(256) 726-7287
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Tanya Hall, B. Ed
Simulation Labatory Technician
tahall@oakwood.edu
(256) 726-7285
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Davonia Taylor, FNP, RN
Assistant Professor
dtaylor@oakwood.edu (256) 726-7297
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Frederick Richardson, MSN, RN
Nursing Instructor
MAJORS:
- BSN Generic Program – 4 Years
- Current Curriculum beginning Graduating Cohort 2024
- Current Curriculum for Graduating Cohort 2022 & 2023
- RN-BSN Bridge Completion Program
RESOURCES:
- Nursing Student Handbook(Under Revision)
- Student Achievement Data
- Nursing Alumni Survey
- Bulletin 2021-2023
- Nursing Admissions Checklist
APPLICATIONS:
NU107 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.
NU 212 : Pharmacology for Nursing
2 HOURS
NU 330 : Pathophysiology
3 HOURS
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