Professional Licensure
State Authorization
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology (OSUIT) is a member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC-SARA). This allows OSUIT to provide distance learning programs—both online and through supervised field experiences—to residents outside Oklahoma.
NC-SARA membership does not grant reciprocity or exempt OSUIT from state professional licensing requirements. Licensing requirements in Oklahoma may not be recognized as sufficient in other U.S. states and territories.
U.S. States and Territories
Alabama, Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
Definitions
Professional Licensure Program: An academic program designed, marketed, and/or advertised to meet educational requirements for a specific license or certification that is required for employment.
Professional Licensure Disclosure: A federal requirement that all colleges and universities must clearly inform prospective and current students about:
- Whether academic programs meet educational requirements for professional licensure.
- Whether programs satisfy licensure requirements in each U.S. state and territory, regardless of delivery method (online or in person).
Disclosures by Program: A list of OSUIT academic programs that lead to professional licensure in Oklahoma and, in some cases, prepare students for national exams. OSUIT uses a student’s location to determine required disclosures in compliance with federal law. Students are responsible for notifying the registrar’s office of any address change while enrolled.
Licensure: Determined by state boards or agencies after graduation or program completion. OSUIT cannot guarantee licensure in any state or territory. Completing a program is typically only one part of licensure requirements. Additional requirements may include:
- Extra coursework or training
- Supervised clinical experiences
- Passage of state or national exams
- Fees, background checks, work experience, references, fingerprinting, etc.
*Licensure requirements may change at any time. Students should regularly confirm requirements with the licensure board in the state(s) where they intend to work.
OSUIT Licensure Programs
Below is information provided in compliance with 34 C.F.R. §668.43 and NC-SARA Policy Manual v. 22.1 §5.2.
Associate in Applied Science in Nursing
Meets licensure requirements: Oklahoma
Does not meet licensure requirements:
Alabama, Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
Contact for Licensure Questions
Students outside Oklahoma should contact:
Jodi Campbell, Academic Advisor
Phone: 918-293-5075
Email: jodi.campbell@okstate.edu
VA Compliance (38 CFR 21)
In addition to completing a state-approved nursing education program and passing the NCLEX exam, applicants must:
Submit an application for licensure
Complete a criminal history records search
Provide evidence of citizenship or qualified alien status (59 O.S. §§567.5 & 567.6; U.S. Code Chapter 8, Section 1621)
The Oklahoma Board of Nursing may:
Deny a license, recognition, or certificate
Issue a license with conditions or penalties
Discipline an applicant with a criminal history, prior disciplinary action, or judicial declaration of mental incompetence (59 O.S. §567.8)
More details on Oklahoma licensing requirements are available at: https://oklahoma.gov/nursing.html