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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 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.

                                                                     www.abn.alabama.gov

 

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: 

Register for ACT

Deadline:

Prior to admission to Oakwood University

MEET THE FACULTY & STAFF

SOME COURSES YOU MAY TAKE:

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
A study of the principles of pharmacology and the roles and responsibilities of the nurse in drug administration will be emphasized in this course. A survey of the major drug categories will provide a foundation for the specific pharmacological applications in each clinical course. Prerequisites: BI 111 and BI 112, CH 101 and CH 102, 100 level nursing courses, MA 101 or MA 108. Non-nursing majors by permission of instructor.

2 HOURS

NU 330 : Pathophysiology
This course is the study of the physiologic changes that occur as a result of disease processes and functions of the body. Alterations, the mechanisms involved, and their manifestations as signs, symptoms, and physical and laboratory findings are examined in order to provide the common bond linking microbiology, chemistry, anatomy, and biochemistry to clinical practice. Prerequisites: BI 111 and BI 112, BI 221, CH 101 and CH 102. Non-nursing majors by permission of instructor.

3 HOURS

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Financial Aid Workshop

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UNCF Golf Classic hosted by Oakwood University

Friday, April 7, 2023 Registration: 7:00 AM | Shotgun Start: 8:00 a.m. Hampton Cove Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail Highlands Golf Course 450 Old Hwy. 431, Owens Crossroads, AL 35763 Fee for Individual Golfers: $250 Per Golfer (Includes Golf, Cart, Meals) Register here:...

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OU Changemaker: Today in Annual Fund

OU Changemaker: Today in Annual Fund A mini-series by Esther Smith, Development Officer Passionately telling the Oakwood story, this series will highlight the stories of those who run parallel to us, supporting the Oakwood Mission.  Rosenia D. Bailey, a member of 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”.