Nursing Options

Scheduling Information

High School / 1 school year (Seniors only)
See Academic Calendar
High School sessions:
8:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M. / 12:00 P.M.-3:00 P.M.

Contact the One Stop Information & Enrollment Center at (918) 828-5000 for start dates.

Entrance Requirements

• High school seniors only
• Students must turn 18 years of age no later than April 1

Additional Requirements

In order to complete all hours of the academic program, students must complete all 525 curriculum hours which includes 56 hours of WBE/Clinical experience and students must pass the Certified Nursing Assistant Exam. 

Prior to the start of the clinical practicum, students must:

• Undergo a criminal background check including sex offender registration as required by the Oklahoma Child Care Facilities Licensing Act that requires individuals providing care to children under the age of 18 to be free of any criminal history that would indicate a potential for violent abuse against another person.  Information provided on the criminal background check may impact student clinical eligibility.
• Provide verification of immunizations through vaccination records, titer (blood test) results, or declination statements. A list of specific immunizations may be obtained through the Health Sciences Center by calling 918.828.1216. 
• Have a current American Heart Association CPR for the Healthcare Provider card.
• Provide transportation to clinical sites.
• The drug screening is required for all students and will be completed sometime before clinicals

Accrediting Agency

Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)

Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH)

Tuition, Books and Fees

• Estimated Tuition: $2,100.00*
• Books: $0.00**
• Tools, Supplies & Certification Cost: $586.50**

**There may be additional required costs as defined in the program handbook. Tuition, fees, career majors, courses, and hours are subject to change without notice.

College Credit

All Tulsa Tech students (high school and adult) may have the opportunity to receive college credit upon completion of their program. Our College Relations office will work with students regarding the benefits of Prior Learning Assessments (PLA) toward an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree or a technical college certificate at area colleges.

For more details call the College Relations office at (918) 828-5000.

Credentials / Industry Certifications

• Upon successful completion of the Long Term Care/Home Health Care Aide curriculum, students are qualified to take the Oklahoma State Certification Exam for Long-Term Care and Home Health Nurse Aide.
• Upon passing the exam, the individual will receive a certification card from the Oklahoma State Department of Health, and will be listed on the Oklahoma State Nurse Aide Registry as a Certified Nurse Aide in both Long-Term Care and Home Health.
• Upon successful completion of the Advanced Unlicensed Assistant (AUA) curriculum, students are qualified to take the Oklahoma Board of Nursing AUA exam. 

Area Salary

For information concerning working conditions, physical requirements, employment and job outlook please refer to the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/

Salary information can be found at The Occupational Information Network (O*NET) Resource Center at https://www.onetonline.org/.

Admissions Process

Create an account at tulsatech.edu/apply to start your Application today. Assistance with the Application process is available at the Client Service Center on the Lemley Memorial Campus or by calling (918) 828-5000.