Nursing (RN), A.A.S.

Setting the standard of nursing excellence for our community, Tulsa Community College’s Registered Nurse (RN) Nursing Program has provided Tulsa and northeastern Oklahoma with thousands of excellent nursing professionals. The Nursing Program faculty have diverse backgrounds in both their professional and academic experiences. The faculty is focused on student success, providing students with optimum learning experiences in the classroom, lab, and clinical environments.

Degree Requirements

Apply to the Nursing Program

The applicant pool for the Nursing Program is very competitive. An application does not mean acceptance to the Nursing program.

Applications will be accepted Jan. 1 - Apr. 1 for FALL admissions and May 1 - Sept. 1 for SPRING admissions.

All application correspondence from the Nursing Program will be through your TCC email.

1. Apply to TCC
2. Review the Traditional Track Info Sheets and/or the Career Mobility (LPN/Paramedic to RN) Track Info Sheets
3. Submit all official college transcripts for evaluation; a 2.5 overall GPA required
4. Contact a TCC Academic Advisor
5. Attend the Nursing Smart Start
6. Review the Traditional Track Estimated Cost and/or the Career Mobility Track Estimate Cost
7. Required Oklahoma unrestricted licensure or certification, ie. CNA, LPN, or Paramedic Registration (more information provided on the information sheets listed in #2 )
8. Complete the ATI/TEAS test. ATI/TEAS Information & Instructions 
   You may still apply to the program, even if you do not meet the minimum recommended TEAS score, however, if accepted, you may be accepted on a provisional basis.
9. Meet with your assigned Academic Advisor to complete the Traditional Track Application Checklist and/or the Career Mobility Application Checklist
10. Review the Ranking Criteria for Admissions
11. Apply to the Nursing Program
12. All applicants will be notified in writing of their admissions status within four weeks of the application deadline. Admission into the program is limited based on various factors including clinical availability and faculty workload, among other factors. Alternates will be placed on a list and notified but email if space in the program becomes available.

Upon acceptance into the Nursing Program you will need:

• Current CPR card - Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Completed Health Record with required documentation of annual TB and Flu shot or declination, and evidence of immunity to Varicella or chickenpox, Tdap, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B or declination, and COVID-19 vaccine or approved medical or religious declination.
• Drug Screening and Criminal Background Check, including but not limited to a 7-year county of residence and nationwide criminal history check, national sexual predator screening, Social Security check, and Medicare/Medicaid fraud screening.

Previous RN Nursing Program Application Deadline information:

Students must submit a completed application 1 month prior to the application deadline to be considered by the Nursing Student Affairs Committee if they previously attended an RN nursing program at TCC or elsewhere. Your application will be reviewed on an individual basis. Attach official transcripts from the RN school with your online Nursing application as well as a letter in which you address any grade of "W", "D", or "F" you received for any Nursing courses.

RN Nursing Program Tracks

TCC Nursing is one program with two tracks, the Traditional Track and the Career Mobility Track. The Traditional Track of the Nursing Program is designed for incoming students without a nursing background. The Traditional Track admits a new class each spring semester and fall semester. In addition to the prerequisite courses, you are required to have a current Oklahoma Nurse Aide certification (CNA). After completing the required prerequisite courses, the traditional track is designed to be completed in four semesters.

The Career Mobility Track of the Nursing Program is designed to accommodate current medical professionals certified as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Paramedic. After completion of the prerequisite courses, the Career Mobility Track is designed to be completed in 3 semesters. The Career Mobility Track admits a new class each spring semester with classes on Fridays/Saturdays, each fall semester with classes on Wednesdays/Thursdays, and each summer with classes on Fridays/Saturdays.

This program requires a separate application process. Selection is competitive as we have a limited number of spots. You must apply to TCC before applying to the program. The application period for spring admission is May 1 - September 1. The application period for the fall admission is January 1 - April 1. The application period for the Career Mobility summer admission is January 1 – March 1.