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Why Oklahoma City University?

An educated nursing workforce makes for a powerful organization

In the March 2019 issue of The Joint Commission Journal of Quality and Patient Safety, a New York University study found that baccalaureate-prepared RNs reported being significantly better prepared than associate degree nurses on 12 out of 16 areas related to quality and safety, including evidence-based practice, data analysis, and project implementation.³
The 2014 study, “Economic Evaluation of the 80% Baccalaureate Nurse Workforce Recommendation,” found that for every 10 percent increase in the proportion of a hospital’s bedside nurse workforce with BSN qualification there was an associated 10.9 percent decline in mortality following common surgical procedures.⁴
In a 2001 survey published in the Journal of Nursing Administration, 72% of chief nurse officers and nurse administrators cited stronger critical thinking and leadership skills and other differences in practice between BSN-prepared nurses and those who have an associate degree or hospital diploma.⁵
Two studies completed in 1996 demonstrated significantly higher levels of medication errors and procedural violations are committed by nurses prepared at the associate degree and diploma levels as compared with the baccalaureate level.⁶ Further findings in 2002 show that nurses prepared at the associate degree and diploma levels make the majority of practice-related violations.⁷
In 2014 a study found that organizations that focus on promotion of employee education, including career-development programs and payment for employees’ continuing education were found to have higher nurse satisfaction rates and lower employee intent to leave.⁸

Get your hospital one step closer to earning Magnet^® recognition by increasing the number of clinical nurses and RN decision-makers with bachelor’s and master’s level nursing degrees.¹ The highly-educated staff required of Magnet organizations isn’t about prestige. A growing body of research points to better outcomes for employees and patients alike at Magnet^® institutions.² Another mutual benefit? OCU’s highly-regarded nursing degree programs are available entirely online, giving your staff an easier way to make the commitment to advance their education while continuing their essential daily work.

OCU Online Nursing Degree Offerings

RN-BSN Online

Two starts each year: fall and spring
124 credit hours total
Complete in as few as 12 months (2 semesters)
Part-time and full-time options available

MSN Online

Three starts through the year: fall, spring, and summer
33 credit hours total
Complete in as few as 5 semesters, 1.5 years
Choose an Education, Leadership or Community-Based Public Health specialization

RN-MSN Online

Three starts through the year: fall, spring, and summer
46 credit hours
Complete in as few as 6 semesters, 2 years with full-time course load
Choose an Education, Leadership or Community-Based Public Health specialization

Make a simultaneous investment in your nursing staff and your organization when you connect with Oklahoma City University (OCU) for nursing education.

“At this tipping point for the nursing profession, action is needed now to put in place strategies to build a stronger nursing workforce. Without a more educated nursing workforce, the nation's health will be further at risk.”

-Educational Advancement of Registered Nurses: A Consensus Position issued by the Tri-Council for Nursing³

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Meet Pamela Stokes, MHCA, DNP, RN
Business Development Leader

I’ve been a nurse for 20 years and, for me, getting a higher level of education has always been a rewarding way to gain confidence and more advanced skills. I’ve worked as a clinical staff nurse, an assistant professor, a nurse manager, the associate director of clinical services at a university health center, and an education consultant. Now, I’m working for OCU doing one of the things I find most rewarding: helping other nurses advance their careers through education.

Oklahoma City University Nursing Online

100% online Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing
Access course materials anytime, anywhere
No traditional clinicals
No waitlist
Faculty networks that span the country
No out-of-state fees

Sources

1. Retrieved on January 18, 2023, from nursingworld.org/organizational-programs/magnet/about-magnet/why-become-magnet/characteristics-of-magnet/

2. Retrieved on January 18, 2023, from nursingworld.org/organizational-programs/magnet/about-magnet/why-become-magnet/

3. Retrieved on January 18, 2023, Djukic, M., Stimpfel, A.W., & Kovner, C. (2019, March). Bachelor's degree nurse graduates report quality and safety educational preparedness than associate degree graduates. Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety, 45(3), 180-186.

4. Retrieved on January 18, 2023, Yakusheva, O., Lindrooth, R. & Weiss, M. (2014, October). Economic evaluation of the 80% baccalaureate nurse workforce recommendation: A patient-level analysis. Medical Care, 52(10), 864-869.

5. Retrieved on January 18, 2023, Goode, C.J., Pinkerton,S., McCausland, M.P., Southard, P., Graham, R. & Krsek, C. (2001). Documenting chief nursing officers' preference for BSN-prepared nurses. The Journal of Nursing Administration, 31(2). 55-59.

6. Retrieved on January 18, 2023, Fagin, C.M. (2001). When care becomes a burden: Diminishing access to adequate nursing. Millbank Memorial Fund, New York, NY.

7. Retrieved on January 18, 2023, Delgado, C. (2002, July/August). Competent and safe practice: a profile of disciplined registered nurses. Nurse Educator, 27(4), 159-61.

8. Retrieved on January 18, 2023, from myamericannurse.com/how-magnet-designation-affects-nurse-retention-an-evidence-based-research-project/

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