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Registered nurses, also called RNs, provide patient care by administering medications, monitoring the health of patients and providing assistance during recovery. They also educate patients and their family members on medical conditions and home care treatments. Specialty can determine where an RN works. Most registered nurses work with patients in hospitals, but some work in nursing care facilities, government agencies and educational services.
Registered Nursing Schools in Oklahoma
To become a registered nurse, there are three typical educational paths--a bachelor's degree (BSN), an associate degree (ADN) or a diploma. If you already have a bachelor's degree in another field, you can enroll in an accelerated BSN program to become a registered nurse. As a student, you can expect to have both classroom education and hands-on clinical experience. Coursework for registered nurses usually includes anatomy, physiology, microbiology, chemistry, nutrition, behavioral sciences and nursing. Oklahoma RN schools offer both online and traditional classroom education. Once you've earned your diploma or degree from an approved nursing program, you'll need to pass the National Council Licensure Exam, or NCLEX-RN. Other requirements vary by state. RN schools in Oklahoma can give you the tools you need to become a successful registered nurse.
Registered Nursing Salaries in Oklahoma
With an expected growth of 22 percent between 2008 and 2018, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), expects job opportunities for RNs to be excellent. Registered nurses held approximately 2.6 million jobs in 2008, making them the largest healthcare occupation. There are over 27,300 RNs in Oklahoma. As of May 2009, registered nurses in Oklahoma earned an hourly median wage of $25.18, which comes to $52,380 a year. Oklahoma registered nurses tend to migrate towards Oklahoma City, Tulsa and Lawton.
To locate a registered nursing school in Oklahoma near you, check out the list below.
Schools for Registered Nurses in Oklahoma are listed below.
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University of Phoenix
Oklahoma City, Tulsa
Founded in 1976, University of Phoenix is dedicated to meeting the needs of working students. Now the largest private university in North America, we offer conveniently located campuses and learning centers as well as a flexible online learning format.
| School | Locations | Degrees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Phoenix Online | Online | Bachelor, Master | |
| Walden University | Online | Bachelor, Master, Post-Master Certificate | |
| Grand Canyon University | Online | Bachelor, Master | |
| South University | Online | Bachelor | |
| Kaplan University Online | Online | Bachelor, Master | |
| Colorado Technical University Online | Online | Bachelor | |
| American Sentinel University | Online | Bachelor, Master | |
| Concord Law School | Online | Bachelor |
The map below shows job statistics for the career type by metro area, for Oklahoma. A table below the map shows job popularity and salaries across the state.
Listed below are metro areas ranked by the popularity of jobs for Registered Nurses relative to the population of the city, as of 2008. Salary data was obtained from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
A Relative Popularity of 1.0 means that the city has an average number of the particular job, for its population, compared to the rest of the US. Higher numbers mean proportionally more jobs of that type.| Metro Area | Jobs | Salary (2008) | Relative Popularity |
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OKLAHOMA | |||
| Lawton | 700 | $56,630 | 1.1 |
| Oklahoma City | 10,980 | $53,200 | 1 |
| Tulsa | 7,060 | $50,940 | 0.8 |
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