RN Programs in Oklahoma

Become a Registered Nurse (RN) in Oklahoma! Learn about requirements, accredited programs, salary & job outlook, and the OK Board of Nursing.
RN Programs in Oklahoma

Are you looking for a high-demand, well-paying career in Oklahoma with valuable fringe benefits? Do you want to work in the medical field? If you answered yes to both questions, consider becoming a Registered Nurse (RN). There is a growing need for RNs in Oklahoma, and they earn an average salary of $76,920 per year.

Requirements to Become an RN in Oklahoma

Before you can become a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in Oklahoma, you must meet the training requirements set by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing. This includes completing an accredited RN program at the associate degree level or higher.

During your RN program, you will take nursing-related lectures and participate in clinical training sessions. This will prepare you for the NCLEX-RN exam, which you must pass to obtain an RN license.

Accredited RN Programs in Oklahoma

Finding a good nursing school in Oklahoma for your RN training is essential. Choose wisely, and if you select one of the following schools, you can be confident that you've made a great decision.

  1. Carl Albert State College - Poteau

    1507 S McKenna St, Poteau, OK 74953
    (918) 647-1350
  2. Carl Albert State College - Sallisaw

    1601 S Opdyke St, Sallisaw, OK 74955
    (918) 775-6977
  3. Connors State College - Three Rivers Port Campus

    2501 N 41st St E, Muskogee, OK 07403
    (918) 684-5427
  4. East Central University - Ada

    1100 E 14th St, Ada, OK 74820
    (580) 332-8000
  5. East Central University - Ardmore

    20 B St SW #301, Ardmore, OK 73401
    (580) 223-1441
  6. East Central University - Durant

    1405 N 4th Street, PMB 2736, Durant, OK 74701
    (580) 745-3180
  7. Eastern Oklahoma State College - Idabel

    2805 NE Lincoln Rd, Idabel, OK 74745
    (580) 286-9431
  8. Eastern Oklahoma State College - McAlester

    1802 College Ave, McAlester, OK 74501
    (918) 302-3607
  9. Eastern Oklahoma State College - Wilburton

    1301 W Main St, Wilburton, OK 74578
    (918) 465-2361
  10. Langston University - Ardmore

    2901 Mt Washington Rd, Ardmore, OK 73401
    (877) 466-2231
  11. Langston University - Langston

    701 Sammy Davis Jr Dr, Langston, OK 73050
    (405) 466-3411
  12. Langston University - Tulsa

    914 N Greenwood Ave, Tulsa, OK 74106
    (918) 594-8070
  13. Murray State College

    1 Murray Campus Dr, Tishomingo, OK 73460
    (580) 387-7000
  14. Murray State College - Ardmore

    2901 Mt Washington Rd, Ardmore, OK 73401
    (580) 387-7000
  15. Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College - Miami

    200 I St NE, Miami, OK 74354
    (918) 542-8441
  16. Northern Oklahoma College - Enid

    100 S University Ave, Enid, OK 73701
    (580) 242-6300
  17. Northern Oklahoma College - Stillwater

    615 N Monroe St, Stillwater, OK 74075
    (580) 628-6679
  18. Northern Oklahoma College -Tonkawa

    1220 E Grand Ave, Tonkawa, OK 74653
    (580) 628-6679
  19. Northwestern Oklahoma State University - Alva

    709 Oklahoma Blvd, Alva, OK 73717
    (580) 327-1700
  20. Northwestern Oklahoma State University - Enid

    2929 E Randolph Ave, Enid, OK 73701
    (580) 233-3101
  21. Northwestern Oklahoma State University - Woodward

    2007 34th St, Woodward, OK 73801
    (580) 718-5600
  22. Oklahoma Baptist University

    500 W University St, Shawnee, OK 74804
    (405) 585-4450
  23. Oklahoma Christian University

    2501 E Memorial Rd, Edmond, OK 73013
    (800) 877-5010
  24. Oklahoma City Community College

    7777 S May Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73159
    (405) 682-1611
  25. Oklahoma City University

    2501 N Blackwelder Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73106
    (405) 208-5900
  26. Oklahoma City University - Duncan

    2501 N Blackwelder Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73106
    (405) 208-5000
  27. Oklahoma State University

    900 N Portland Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73107
    (405) 945-3210
  28. Oklahoma Wesleyan University - Bartlesville

    2201 Silver Lake Rd, Bartlesville, OK 74006
    (918) 335-6276
  29. Oral Roberts University

    7777 S Lewis Ave, Tulsa, OK 74171
    (918) 495-6198
  30. OSU Institute of Technology - Okmulgee

    1801 E 4th St, Okmulgee, OK 74447
    (918) 293-5337
  31. Redlands Community College - El Reno

    1300 S Country Club Rd, El Reno, OK 73036
    (405) 422-1262
  32. Rogers State University

    1701 W Will Rogers Blvd, Claremore, OK 74017
    (918) 343-7631
  33. Rogers State University - Bartlesville

    401 Dewey Ave, Bartlesville, OK 74003
    (918) 338-8000
  34. Rose State College

    6420 SE 15th St, Midwest City, OK 73110
    (405) 733-7673
  35. Seminole State College

    2701 Boren Blvd, Seminole, OK 74868
    (405) 382-9205
  36. Southern Nazarene University

    6729 NW 39th Expy, Bethany, OK 73008
    (405) 491-6610
  37. Southwestern Oklahoma State University

    100 W Campus Dr, Weatherford, OK 73096
    (580) 774-3261
  38. Tulsa Community College

    909 S Boston Ave, Tulsa, OK 74119
    (918) 595-7188
  39. University of Central Oklahoma

    100 N University Dr, Edmond, OK 73034
    (405) 974-5000
  40. University of Oklahoma - Lawton

    2800 W Gore Blvd, Lawton, OK 73505
    (580) 591-8014
  41. University of Oklahoma - Tulsa

    4502 E 41st St, Tulsa, OK 74135
    (918) 660-3000
  42. University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center - Oklahoma City

    1100 N Lindsay Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73104
    (405) 271-2428
  43. University of Tulsa

    800 S Tucker Dr, Tulsa, OK 74104
    (918) 631-2619
  44. Western Oklahoma State College - Altus

    2801 N Main St, Altus, OK 73521
    (580) 477-7830
  45. Western Oklahoma State College - Elk City

    1801 W 1st St, Elk City, OK 73644
    (580) 477-7830
  46. Western Oklahoma State College - Lawton

    2800 W Gore Blvd, Lawton, OK 73505
    (580) 477-7830

RN Job Outlook and Salary in Oklahoma

Oklahoma RNs are in high demand, with Projections Central forecasting a 11.9% job growth rate from 2020 to 2030. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, RNs in Oklahoma earn an average annual salary of $76,920 per year, equivalent to $36.98 per hour.

The following table shows the total number of RNs employed in Oklahoma, and their average wage and salary, by area.

AreaTotal EmploymentAvg Hourly WageAvg Annual Salary
Lawton760$39.26$81,660
Tulsa9,210$38.32$79,710
Oklahoma City12,430$37.19$77,350
Enid490$33.95$70,620

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2022

Oklahoma Board of Nursing

The Oklahoma Board of Nursing is the primary resource for RNs in Oklahoma for all nursing-related questions and concerns.

Oklahoma Board of Nursing

2915 N Classen Blvd Ste 524, Oklahoma City, OK 73106
(405) 962-1800
(405) 962-1821

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