New Graduate and Experienced R.N. Career Development
OU Health is a leading destination for new and experienced nurses due to of the strength of our programs, the level of complex cases and the collaborative and supportive environment we provide. Nurses are able to work in clinical and non-clinical settings, allowing for a range of experiences for career growth.
OU Health Nurse Residency Program
OU Health’s Nurse Residency Program provides new graduate nurses with resources and rich experiences that will serve as a strong foundation for a successful nursing career. With guidance from a one-on-one preceptor and an OU Health Residency Coordinator, OU Health Nurse Residents are given the support necessary to successfully bridge the transition from student to practicing nurse. As the foundation of the residency program, we have adopted the evidence-based curriculum designed by Vizient and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). The program supports registered nurses at all levels of educational preparation who have graduated from an accredited nursing program (associate degree, diploma, bachelor's degree).
Nursing Degree Accelerator Program
OU Health and the Fran and Earl Ziegler College of Nursing at the University
of Oklahoma Health Sciences are jointly offering a program unlike any
other in the state — the
OU Health Nursing Degree Accelerator Program.
This unique program invests in the career development of OU Health nurses
and advances healthcare in the state and beyond by establishing seamless
academic progression pathways. The Degree Accelerator Program enables
the working R.N. and LPN at OU Health to further their education and career
trajectory while receiving complete financial support from OU Health;
this opportunity is offered exclusively through the
Fran and Earl Ziegler College of Nursing at the University of Oklahoma
Health Sciences.
The Degree Accelerator Program is designed to be convenient for the working OU Health R.N. and LPN.
- The program covers the cost of tuition, fees and books.
- Participants will be assigned a support network of a College of Nursing Advisor, Academic Coach and Faculty program mentor.
- All courses occur online with scheduled on campus time.
OU Health is committed to helping all team members reach their personal and professional aspirations. Your opportunities for growth and education are not limited — they continue to expand at OU Health. Please visit the Degree Accelerator Program website for comprehensive details regarding eligibility, admission requirements and the application process.