Nursing Degree - The University of Tulsa

School of Nursing

The School of Nursing has a long history of educating students in a pre-licensure nursing program. Since its first graduating class in 1973, The University of Tulsa has graduated more than 1,400 students with the bachelor of science in nursing degree.

Graduates are prepared for employment in hospital and community health agencies. Job opportunities abound for TU nursing alumni. The high demand for nurses is expected to continue for the next 20 years.

In addition to a bachelor of science in nursing, the school also offers a doctor of nursing practice program to meet the health care needs of our community. TU boasts the state’s highest ranked DNP program for 2023, according to U.S. News & World Report.

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

    Bachelor of Science in Nursing

    A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree prepares students to assume leadership roles within their organization and prepares them to enter graduate programs. The pre-licensure option prepares students enter the nursing profession as a registered nurse.

  • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

    Doctor of Nursing Practice

    The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program prepares nurses for a career as a nurse practitioner or provides an opportunity for APRNs to advance their careers. The program offers the following full-time BSN to DNP clinical options:

    • Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
    • Family Nurse Practitioner
    • Nurse Anesthesia

    An MSN to DNP option is available for APRNs who hold a master’s degree and meet other program admission requirements.

  • Master of Science in Nursing (Online)

    The call to serve your patient community is what first led you to nursing, and that same dedication to patient care is what drives you to continue advancing your career. If you’re motivated to make meaningful contributions as a nurse leader, The University of Tulsa’s online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program prepares you with practical knowledge to help you make a real difference.

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  • RN to BSN (Online)

    The perfect fit for registered nurses looking to advance into leadership roles, our online RN-BSN builds on your existing experience to develop transformative nursing skills — while cutting out any unnecessary courses.

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  • Accelerated BSN (Online)

    You see a future for yourself in the field of nursing, but you’re not sure how to make your entrance. The University of Tulsa’s online Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) is built specifically for working professionals and adult learners who have a bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field and want to quickly transition to a nursing career — allowing them to complete their degree program in as few as 18 months.

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  • AGACNP Certificate (Online)

    As an advanced practice nurse, you administer vital care to patients across their lifespan. But you’re ready to expand your scope of practice to hospitalized adults who face acute episodes of suffering. The University of Tulsa’s 18-credit hour online Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) certificate equips you with the practical experience to treat adult patients following severe trauma or illness.

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  • Accreditation

    All of our DNP programs and our Post-Master’s AGACNP program have been approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing. The School of Nursing is a member of the National League for Nursing and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. DNP graduates are eligible to apply to sit for national board certification in their respective field of study. The University of Tulsa’s DNP Nurse Anesthesia program is provisionally approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing.


    ACEN accreditation commission sealThe AGACNP, FNP, NA, Master’s to DNP, and DNPSC programs have been accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326.


    Council on Accreditation (COA) sealThe NA program has been accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA), 10275 W. Higgins Rd., Suite 906, Rosemont, IL 60018-5603 (224-275-9130; coanet.org), and has received Provisional Approval from the Oklahoma Board of Nursing.


    Master’s/Post-Master’s Certificate Programs

    Effective Aug. 18, 2023, these nursing programs are candidates for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. This candidacy status expires on Aug. 18, 2025.

    Accreditation for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
    3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
    Atlanta, GA. 30326
    404-975-5000
    http://www.acenursing.com/candidates/candidacy.asp

    Note: Upon granting of initial accreditation by the ACEN Board of Commissioners, the effective date of initial accreditation is the date on which the nursing program was approved by the ACEN as a candidate program that concluded in the Board of Commissioners granting initial accreditation.


    Texas Workforce Commission Accelerated BSN Disclosure

    The University of Tulsa is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132.001(1)(B) of the Texas Education Code.

    The University of Tulsa is physically located in Oklahoma and has program approval by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing and is authorized and regulated by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. For details on our regulatory approvals, please refer to our accreditation information.

    If you wish to file a complaint or contact the applicable regulatory agency, please refer to the ACEN website or visit our Student Complaint Policy for detailed instructions.

PUBLIC NOTICE OF UPCOMING ACCREDITATION REVIEW VISIT BY THE ACEN

The University of Tulsa School of Nursing wishes to announce that it will host a site visit for continuing accreditation of its Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program and initial accreditation of its Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

You are invited to meet with the site visit team and share your comments about the programs in person at a meeting scheduled at 2-2:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 25, in room 412 of the Oxley College of Health & Natural Sciences building located at 1215 S. Boulder Ave., Tulsa, OK.

Written comments are also welcome and should be submitted to:

Dr. Nell Ard, Interim Chief Executive Officer
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
3390 Peachtree Road Northeast, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326

Or email: nard@acenursing.org

All written comments should be received by the ACEN by Oct. 10, 2023.