Overview Getting in Prereqs
Overview A bridge program for licensed practical or vocational nurses that awards a bachelor's in nursing and prepares graduates for the NCLEX-RN, with credit for the LPN/LVN license.
Career outlook Employers hire BSN-prepared registered nurses for direct patient care as well as roles requiring expanded leadership, research, and community-health competencies across nearly every healthcare setting.
Getting in What Northwestern Oklahoma State University asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance exam TEAS
Minimum GPA 2.5
Checked Oct 2026 on the school's site. Requirements change each cycle, so confirm before you apply.
Prerequisites The prerequisites you'll need to meet to apply to this program at Northwestern Oklahoma State University. Open a category to see each one.
College courses 14 Chemistry for Non-Majors (CHEM 1105) or General Chemistry I (CHEM 1115) C or better · one of: chem College Algebra (MATH 1513) C or better Comp I (ENG 1113) C or better Comp II (ENG 1213) C or better General Psychology (PSYC 1113) C or better Human Anatomy (BIOL 3184) C or better Human Life-Span Development (PSYC 3123) C or better Human Physiology (BIOL 3194) C or better Intro to Speech Communication (SCOM 1113) C or better Introduction to Microbiology (BIOL 3115) C or better Introductory Sociology (SOC 1113) C or better Nutrition (HED 1820) C or better Pathophysiology for Nurses (NURS 3033) or Pathophysiology (BIOL 4503) C or better · one of: patho Statistics (MATH 2013 or PSYC 4213) C or better · one of: stats Entrance exams 2 ATI TEAS composite Score 68 ATI TEAS composite % ATI TEAS Science section Score 58 ATI TEAS science % Certifications 1 Current, unencumbered LPN license (Oklahoma or state of residence) Health and background checks 4 Complete history and physical Federal background check through Certified Background Health insurance Immunization records and current TB test Application basics 2 Science GPA 2.5 (no science course repeated more than once; withdrawal counts as repeat) Three references (Applicant Reference Form) 