Nursing Accreditation
The Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nursing Program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc., (ACEN). Information about the Nursing Program’s tuition, fees, length, and accreditation may be obtained from ACEN.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
www.acenursing.org
Nursing Board Approval
The Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nursing Program is approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN).
Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)
2915 North Classen Boulevard – Suite 524
Oklahoma City, OK 73106-5437 (405) 962-1800
www.state.ok.us/nursing
State disclosure
Nursing program success
In accordance with state and national standards, the licensure pass rate is based on the percentage of graduates who pass the NCLEX-RN examination on the first attempt.
Licensure (NCLEX-RN) pass rate
Pass rates for traditional RN program
| Year | NEO Traditional program pass rated on first NCLEX-RN attempt | Oklahoma Pass Rate | National Pass Rate |
| 2018 | 67.35% | 90.87% | 89.27% |
| 2017 | 82.2% | 86.27% | 87.12% |
| 2016 | 73.58% | 83.78% | 84.56% |
| 2015 | 71.70% | 85.70% | 84.51% |
| 2014 | 73.33% | 83.55% | 81.79% |
Pass rates for fast track LPN/paramedic-RN program
| Year | NEO Fast track LPN/paramedic-RN program pass rate on first NCLEX-RN attempt | Oklahoma Pass Rate | National Pass Rate |
| 2018 | 88.23% | 88.75% | 88.30% |
| 2017 | 90% | 86.27% | 87.12% |
| 2016 | 85% | 83.78% | 84.56% |
| 2015 | 75% | 85.7% | 84.51% |
| 2014 | 88.23% | 83.55% | 81.79% |
Program completion rates for nursing program options
The graduation rate is based on the percentage of students who graduate within three (3) years of initial admission to the traditional program and two (2) years of initial admission to the Fast Track program for LPNs and Paramedics.
Comparisons of cohort & graduation rates for traditional RN program
| Year admitted to the program | Graduation Rate |
| 2016-2019 | 79.36% |
| 2015-2018 | 70.49% |
| 2014-2017 | 89% |
| 2013-2016 | 85.2% |
| 2012-2015 | 74.6% |
Comparisons of cohort & graduation rates for fast track LPN/paramedic-RN program
| Year admitted to the program | Graduation Rate |
| 2017-2019 | 93.75% |
| 2016-2018 | 100% |
| 2015-2017 | 100% |
| 2014-2016 | 100% |
| 2013-2015 | 92.3% |
Job placement rates for nursing program options
The job placement rate reflects percentage of graduates employed within 6 months of graduation.
Traditional RN program
| Year | NEO traditional program job placement rate |
| 2018 | 93% |
| 2017 | 100% |
| 2016 | 96% |
| 2015 | 92% |
| 2014 | 96% |
Fast track-RN program
| Year | NEO fast track LPN/paramedic program job placement rate |
| 2018 | 100% |
| 2017 | 100% |
| 2016 | 100% |
| 2015 | 100% |
| 2014 | 100% |
Program student learning outcomes (PSLOs)
The Program Student Learning Outcomes for the curriculum are based upon eight (8) key concepts of patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, safety, informatics, professionalism, and leadership and are leveled for first year and second year students. The curriculum will demonstrate increased measurability through course assessments of unit and course student learning outcomes, role competencies, and program outcomes.
Upon completion of the Associate Degree Nursing Program, the graduate should be able to:
- Demonstrate that the practice of nursing is holistic, patient-centered, caring, culturally sensitive and based on the individual patient and designee preferences, and age appropriate in the provision of safe and effective care.
- Collaborate effectively with members of the Interprofessional health care team to promote continuity of quality patient care and achievement of optimal outcomes.
- Evaluate and use best current evidence, expert opinion, and clinical expertise as a basis for nursing practice and clinical judgment for delivery of optimal health care.
- Promote the development and implementation of quality improvement strategies to advance health care services.
- Provide a safe environment for patients, self, and others.
- Use informatics and patient care technology to communicate information, manage care, mitigate error and support clinical judgments when providing patient care.
- Practice nursing in a professional, ethical, and legal manner while providing standard-based nursing care.
- Integrate leadership and management skills when managing patient care.
The Final Course Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs):
The terminal course SLOs of the nursing curriculum are the SLOs in two of the three final nursing courses:
NURS 2243 Transition to Practice and NURS 2244 Nursing Care of Patients with Multisystem Disorders. Table 4.4.1 compares the eight key concepts, the SLOs and how successful completion of both courses leads to successful completion of the PSLOs and role specific competencies.
| Key Concepts (Eight) | *NURS 2243: Transition to Professional Practice | *NURS 2244: Nursing Care of Patients with Multisystem Disorders | Program Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs) |
| Patient-Centered Care | SLO 6 SLO 7 | SLO 1 SLO 2 SLO 4 SLO 6 SLO 9 | Demonstrate that the practice of nursing is holistic, patient-centered, caring, culturally sensitive, and based on the individual patient and designee preferences, and age appropriate in the provision or safe and effective care. |
| Teamwork and Collaboration | SLO 2 SLO 4 | SLO 3 SLO 6 | Collaborate effectively with members of the interprofessional health care team to promote continuity of quality patient care and achievement of optimal outcomes. |
| Evidence-Based Practice | SLO 1 | SLO 2 SLO 5 SLO 8 | Evaluate and use best current evidence, expert opinion, and clinical expertise as a basis for nursing practice and clinical judgment for delivery of optimal health care. |
| Quality Improvement | SLO 4 | SLO 11 | Promote the development and implementation of quality improvement strategies to advance health care services. |
| Safety | SLO 6 SLO 11 | SLO 9 | Provide a safe environment for patient, self, and others. |
| Informatics | SLO 8 | SLO 6 SLO 7 | Use informatics and patient care technology to communicate information, manage care, mitigate error and support clinical judgments when providing patient care. |
| Professionalism | SLO 9 SLO 12 | SLO 12 | Practice Nursing in a professional, ethical, and legal manner while providing standard-based nursing care. |
| Leadership | SLO 3 SLO 5 SLO 6 SLO 9 SLO 11 | SLO 10 SLO 12 | Integrate leadership and management skills when managing patient care. |
*Successful completion of NURS 2243 and NURS 2244 = successful completion of role specific competencies