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OBU—Oklahoma Baptist University

Accreditation

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Oklahoma Baptist University is accredited by the:

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
655 K Street, NW Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001
202.887.6791

The Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing degree program received accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education on April 28, 2015, and has continuing accreditation status for 10 years extending to June 30, 2025.

Oklahoma Baptist University's baccalaureate degree in nursing was granted continuing full approval status in November 2017 by the:

Oklahoma Board of Nursing
2501 N. Lincoln Blvd. Suite. 207
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
405.962.1800 

Applicants for Oklahoma licensure must meet all state and federal requirements to hold an Oklahoma license to practice nursing. In addition to completing a state approved nursing education program that meets educational requirements and successfully passing the licensure examination, requirements include submission of an application for licensure, a criminal history records search including fingerprinting, and evidence of citizenship or qualified alien status [59 O.S. 567.5 & 567.6]. To be granted a license, an applicant must have the legal right to be in the United States (United States Code Chapter 8, Section 1621).  In addition, Oklahoma law only allows a license to be issued to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and legal permanent resident aliens. Other qualified aliens may be issued a temporary license that is valid until the expiration of their visa status, or if there is no expiration date, for one year. 

The Board has the authority to deny a license, recognition or certificate; issue a license, recognition or certificate with conditions and/or an administrative penalty; or to issue and otherwise discipline a license, recognition or certificate to an individual with a history of criminal background, disciplinary action on any professional or occupational  license or certification, or judicial declaration of mental incompetence [59 O.S. Section 567.8]. These cases are considered on an individual basis at the time application for licensure is made. 

Potential applicants to state-approved education programs, with a criminal history, may obtain a determination of eligibility for licensure or certification from the Oklahoma Board of Nursing for a fee. The Petition for Determination of Eligibility for Licensure or Certification form can be accessed at: https://oklahoma.gov/nursing/criminal-history.html