Academics

ABOUT WESTERN'S NURSING PROGRAM

The nursing page is currently under construction... Have questions?Ìý
CallÌýthe nursing department at (580) 477-7830.

Ìý

Ìý Testing for Entrance into Nursing for 2026

Begin testing NOW!!

For the HESI A2 (Admission Exam), please send an email to nursing@wosc.eduÌýor call 580-477-7985.Ìý

Request instructions for the exam that you wish to take and if you are taking it for the first or second time.Ìý


Ìý

91ÊÓÆµÍø's Nursing Program

A career in nursing offers challenges, self-satisfaction and the opportunity to be a member of the interdisciplinary team providing care in various health care settings.

The Nursing Program at 91ÊÓÆµÍø was established in 1981 and has focused on preparing individuals to become caring, safe, entry-level nurses for more than 40 years. Western's nursing program is offered at three campus sites: Altus, Lawton, and Elk City. There is also an online track for qualified LPNs.ÌýÌýWestern's ADN program has several program tracks. There are face-to-face classes for both general and advanced standing entry students and online classes with a face-to-face clinical component for advanced standing students.ÌýÌýStudents in the face-to-face tracks are able to take daytime classes at all three campuses.

Courses to Take

  • Biology (if ACT Science score is below 21)
  • College Algebra *
  • General Chemistry *
  • Human Anatomy *
  • Physiology
  • General Psychology
  • English Comp I
  • English Comp II
  • Americn History
  • Federal GovernmentÌý

*Must be complete before appling to the nurisng progam

Nursing Application Process

The nursing application is available online and is open every year in January for applicants wanting to begin in the following fall.Ìý

  • Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.25 out of a possibleÌý

  • Request to take the pre-nursing exam, which covers math, reading, anatomy, physiology, biology, and vocabulary.Ìý Students must have a math score ofÌý >74 and a reading score ofÌý >82 on the admission exam.*

  • Fill out an online nursing application.Ìý Application will require, 2 personal references, admission essay, transcipts (HS, College, and LPN), LPN verification (if applicable), pre-nursing exam scores application fee.*

  • Applicants will be ranked based on cumulatice college GPA completion of general education/technical support courses, grades within the courses, and pre-nursing examination scores.Ìý

*Students are responsible for payment of pre-nursing exam and application fee.ÌýÌý

Ìý


Nursing Licensure by StateÌý

Eligibility for NCLEX-RN Testing

Ìý

Ìý

Program Outcome Data for Measurement IndicatorsÌý

Click here to viewÌýProgram Outcomes.

Ìý

Request Advisement Appointment

Click here for a faculty advisor closest to you to schedule an appointment.

Ìý

Please continue visiting the nursing site for additional information on the nursing program.

Ìý

Ìý

Ìý


 

Contact Us

WOSC pre-nursing students are strongly encouraged to make an appointment with their nursing faculty advisor at least once a semester. Appointments can be made by calling any of our campuses or emailing one of the advisors closest to your hometown:

Altus Site
580.477.7830
Technical Education Building

Lawton Site
580.477.7985
Burch Hall

Elk City Site
580.477.7980
Elk City Location

All Campus Nursing Fax# - 1-580-477-7862

#wearewestern

What is 91ÊÓÆµÍø?

  • About

    91ÊÓÆµÍø, established as Altus Junior College in 1926, is the oldest original municipal two-year college still in existence in Oklahoma...
    [About WOSC]
  • Vision

    91ÊÓÆµÍø aspires to be the outstanding and innovative community college known for its focus on student success and its service to community and regional development.
  • Mission

    The mission of 91ÊÓÆµÍø is to provide high quality education while ensuring equity, supporting student success, and empowering individuals to become productive members of diverse local, regional, and global communities.