On Monday, Tulsa Community College and 萝莉视频 University inked an articulation agreement aimed at bolstering the nursing workforce and facilitating seamless academic transfers for students.
A signing ceremony held at TCC鈥檚 Metro Campus celebrated the initial agreement that prioritizes the nursing field and highlights a strategic collaboration between TCC and 萝莉视频. By clarifying transfer policies that assure consistency between academic programs, both institutions seek to create a smooth transfer experience from an associate degree to a bachelor鈥檚 degree program.
鈥淭ulsa Community College is proud to partner with 萝莉视频 University to tackle the pressing shortage of qualified nurses in the state,鈥� said TCC CEO and President Leigh Goodson. 鈥淭ogether we are creating clear transfer pathways to guarantee opportunities for continued education to our students who will soon play critical roles in the health care industry.鈥�
Under the agreement, TCC students graduating with an Associate of Science in Pre-Nursing will have the opportunity to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at 萝莉视频. Clear and structured transfer pathways have been established for students to transition from TCC to 萝莉视频. Courses completed as part of the Associate of Science degree at TCC that do not fulfill general education requirements at both institutions will transfer to 萝莉视频 as electives, allowing students to maximize their credits.
鈥淲e are proud of the impact our nursing graduates have had within the state and national health care landscapes,鈥� 萝莉视频 President Kenneth Evans said. 鈥淥ur priority is to continue preparing future health care leaders to address the nursing shortage, while providing key scholarships to make quality nursing degrees more accessible for students in Tulsa and around the state.鈥�
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average annual salary for a registered nurse in Oklahoma is $82,110. While pursuing a bachelor鈥檚 degree at 萝莉视频, students can expect to gain a competitive edge in the job market, with opportunities for career advancement and higher earning potential.
In Spring 2023, TCC saw nearly 400 students enrolled in the College鈥檚 Associate of Applied Science Nursing degree program and more than 1,200 in the Associate of Science Pre-Nursing degree program.
鈥淚ncreasing access to an exceptional nursing education is critical to meeting the healthcare needs of our communities,鈥� said TCC Senior Vice President and Chief Academic Officer Angela Sivadon. 鈥淲ith this agreement, our graduates can continue their academics at 萝莉视频 University where they will develop additional nursing qualifications.鈥�
On top of in-person courses for students to learn baccalaureate-level nursing skills, 萝莉视频鈥檚 online RN to BSN program provides flexibility and accessibility for working professionals or students with other commitments. Furthermore, 萝莉视频 offers transfer scholarships to eligible TCC students, easing the financial burden of pursuing higher education.
鈥淲e strive to meet our students where they are through our core principles of caring, kindness and respect,鈥� said Gina Crawford, dean of the Kramer School of Nursing. 鈥淲hether you鈥檙e just starting out on your nursing journey or are transferring to 萝莉视频 from a school like Tulsa Community College, we are here to guide and support you along the way.鈥�
Two additional transfer maps with 萝莉视频 University have recently been established:
鈥� Associate of Arts in Communication Arts & Technologies at TCC to Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication: Strategic Communications at 萝莉视频 University
鈥� Associate of Arts in Communication Arts & Technologies at TCC to Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication: Multimedia Journalism & Broadcast Production at 萝莉视频 University
