Nursing

As a nursing student at OBU, you will spend many hours learning in our state-of-the-art simulation lab. Each clinical practicum course requires hours in simulation focused on the area of concentration such as pediatrics, obstetrics, med/surg, community and mental health, and leadership. Through simulation you will be challenged to think critically while applying your classroom knowledge in a safe learning space.

OBU maintains clinical partnerships with most major hospital entities (Integris, Mercy, OU, Norman Regional and SSM) community health clinics and many private practices around the metro and OKC. This provides numerous opportunities for clinical experience and networking. In addition, you can apply for internships with these partners to further enhance their learning experience.

The OBU Student Nurses' Association (SNA) is designed to enhance the educational experience of its members and facilitate a smooth transition from a student nurse to a professional nurse. Our activities are developed to build community within the School of Nursing and our university and community, and facilitate personal and professional development. SNA is open to all declared nursing majors beginning in your freshman year. You have the option to join both the Oklahoma SNA and National SNA organizations on an individual basis.

The nursing school at OBU incorporates a Christian worldview into our curriculum, enriching students’ educations and spreading the teachings of Christ. We feel nursing and Christianity go hand-in-hand. After all, the Bible is overflowing with references of tending to the sick and practicing acts of compassion and kindness. Nursing embodies these characteristics, with registered nurses dedicating themselves to saving lives, improving health and making patients more comfortable. 

Nursing in Hospitals

Many students who graduate from nursing school at OBU go on to work in hospitals. They may work in emergency rooms, critical care centers, labor and delivery, or surgery. These nurses thrive in a busy, demanding environment.

Nursing in Doctors’ Offices

Some nursing school graduates prefer doctors’ offices over hospital settings because the work is less hectic, and the hours are set and predictable. Opportunities for nurses in this area include pediatrics, oncology, orthopedics, obstetrics and gynecology.

Nursing in Long-Term Care Facilities

Some of our nursing graduates choose to work in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, retirement communities and other care centers for the elderly, disabled or those recovering from a medical event or surgery. Many of our nursing graduates find this type of geriatric nursing rewarding. The Bible tells us to honor and care for our elders in their time of need, and nurses who staff long-term care facilities do God’s work on a full-time basis.

Nursing in Mental Health

Psychiatric nurses or those who work in mental health facilities care for patients with mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. You may also work with patients diagnosed with eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia, and those addicted to drugs or alcohol. With an OBU nursing degree, you have many opportunities in Oklahoma and throughout the U.S. to help those struggling with mental health issues.

Visiting or Traveling Nurse

This type of work is perfect for the OBU nursing graduate who loves adventure and doesn’t want to be in the same hospital or doctor’s office every day. Visiting nurses attend to homebound patients who require onsite care. They often work in conjunction with home health care and hospice agencies, checking patients’ vital signs, changing dressings, assessing physical and emotional health, monitoring medications and more. Traveling nurses work at hospitals or medical centers across the country on a short-term basis, usually to help with nursing shortages in these areas.

The OBU nursing program has a long tradition of producing qualified graduates who find  success in the areas of employment,  NCLEX pass rates and program completion. See our
Nursing Student Achievement Data