About the Program
Do you feel called to care for others and make a meaningful impact in your community? At Rogers State University, our Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program prepares you for licensure as a registered nurse through the NCLEX-RN exam—so you can step confidently into one of the most essential professions today.
As a BSN student, you’ll learn by doing. Our nursing program blends foundational knowledge in the sciences, humanities, and behavioral studies with advanced coursework in areas like pediatric, maternal, mental health, and community nursing. You’ll gain hands-on experience in modern classrooms and labs using industry-standard equipment—plus real-world training through clinical placements and community-based learning.
Program Features
- ACEN-accredited and Oklahoma Board of Nursing–approved
- Hands-on learning in high-tech labs and clinical settings
- 95% of BSN students secure RN jobs before graduation
- Dedicated, experienced nursing faculty with small class sizes
- Focused NCLEX-RN licensure prep with strong pass rates
Program Snapshot
Program Type
Bachelor's Degree
Degree Type
Bachelor of Science
Department
Duration
4 years
Program Location
Claremore
Credit Hours
122
Why RSU?
Take advantage of small BSN class sizes to work closely with highly accomplished nursing program faculty who bring their years of experience as educators and practicing nurses into the classroom to prepare you for the challenges and rewards of being an RN.
Through our combination of theoretical and experiential learning, we prepare nursing students to sit for the NCLEX-RN licensure exam. In recent years, 87% of BSN degree students passed the exam on their first attempt.
When you study nursing at RSU, you’ll have exclusive access to labs and training centers that are fully outfitted with up-to-date health care equipment.
As a nursing student at RSU, you’ll be supported by a dedicated team of academic advisers and tutors who are always here to help you on your journey to earning a BSN. We have all the academic resources you need to excel at RSU.
Fast Facts
16:1
student-to-faculty ratio
99%
small classes, with some labs even limited to 15 students
87%
of BSN degree students pass the exam on their first attempt
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Careers
Skilled, caring nursing professionals are the backbone of every healthy and productive society. From serving in rural communities to educating the public about healthy habits and lifestyles, nurses are more essential than ever. Earning a BSN degree will prepare you for a diverse range of careers in many locations throughout the world, so you can make a positive impact no matter where you end up.
Popular careers that our BSN program graduates are prepared to pursue include:
- Critical Care Nurse
- Emergency Room Nurse
- Pediatrics Nurse
- Maternal/Newborn Nurse
- Hospice Nurse
- School Nurse
- Researcher
- Aesthetic Nurse
- Travel Nurse
- Oncology Nurse
- Critical Care Nurse
- School Nurse
- Emergency Room Nurse
- Researcher
- Pediatrics Nurse
- Aesthetic Nurse
- Maternal/Newborn Nurse
- Travel Nurse
- Hospice Nurse
- Oncology Nurse
Careers in Nursing
Emergency Room Nurse
typically make
$70k /yr
Hospice Nurse
typically make
$74k /yr
Travel Nurse
typically make
$88k /yr
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Resources & Quick Links
The Oklahoma Board of Nursing has granted full approval status for the baccalaureate degree nursing program. The Traditional BSN nursing program at Rogers State University at the Claremore Campus located in Claremore, Oklahoma is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
404-975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Traditional BSN nursing program is continuing accreditation.
