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Nursing Application

Application Process for Nursing

Please complete the application below. This application is in addition to your general application to NOC (www.noc.edu/apply).

Nursing – RN applications are accepted until March 1 for the following Fall Semester start. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Priority consideration will be given to complete applications received by January 25.

Students are selected for the fall class each year based on qualifications and space availability. Admission to the nursing program is competitive. Applicants may be invited for an interview as part of the selection process. Applicants will be notified of acceptance status after the review process in April for the following fall semester.

The HESI Admission Assessment (HESI A2) is required for all applicants. The HESI A2 must have been taken in the past three years and must include: English Language (Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary & General Knowledge, Grammar), Basic Math Skills, and Biology. The HESI A2 is  scheduled through the NOC Testing Center.

Nursing Documents

Nursing – RN Application

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  • Please enter the email address to be used for routine correspondence about the Nursing Program and/or application process.
    *Your response to this question does not impact your application; however, you must be accepted to NOC to be enrolled in the Nursing Program. If you have completed the NOC application, there are sections of the nursing application that are not required.

  • Essay Questions

    Essays are evaluated for writing mechanics (grammar, spelling, sentence structure) and quality/content of writing (logical response, coherent, concise). Responses are limited to 200 words for each response.
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  • Applicants must meet minimum program requirements for admission: • College retention GPA of 2.85 in required courses OR high school retention GPA of 3.5 if no college credits • Grade of C in required science courses • HESI A2 composite score of 75%
    Applicants with disabilities should consult with the Nursing Division Chair.

  • To remain in good standing...

  • Applicants who are not permanent legal US residents or do not otherwise meet the above requirements should consult the Nursing Division Chair.

  • Applicants seeking licensure in other states should consult license requirements in that state.

  • Falsifying any records pertinent to this application can lead to ineligibility or immediate dismissal from the nursing program.

Questions Regarding RN Licensure Requirements

The Northern Oklahoma College nursing education program is approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing. Graduates of this state-approved program are eligible to apply to write the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for registered or practical nurses. 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, 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. Applicants who are qualified aliens must present to the Board office, in person, valid documentary evidence of:

1. A valid, unexpired immigrant or nonimmigrant visa status for admission into the United States;

2. A pending or approved application for asylum in the United States;

3. Admission into the United States in refugee status;

4. A pending or approved application for temporary protected status in the United States;

5. Approved deferred action status; or

6. A pending application for adjustment of status to legal permanent resident status or conditional resident status.

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. §567.8]. These cases are considered on an individual basis at the time application for licensure is made, with the exception of felony convictions. An individual with a felony conviction cannot apply for licensure for at least five years after completion of all sentencing terms, including probation and suspended sentences, unless a presidential or gubernatorial pardon is received [59 O.S. §§567.5 & 567.6].