ADA, Okla. – Students interested in joining the East Central University School of Nursing program for the Spring 2026 semester must apply and have all materials submitted by Tuesday, September 2 at 5 p.m.

“The Spring and Fall entries allow us to grow, serve more students and helps increase the number of competent nurses in the healthcare field,” said School of Nursing Director, Darcy Duncan.

The mission of the ECU School of Nursing is to prepare baccalaureate nurses that are lifelong learners, to provide safe, quality, patient-centered care in an environment of teamwork and collaboration.

ECU offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing to pre-licensure students who will complete an eight-semester program leading to their degree. Graduates who meet the Oklahoma state requirements for licensure are eligible to apply to sit for the National Council Licensing Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-CAT, RN) to become a Registered Nurse.

The application cycle for fall 2026 will open on October 1, 2025. 

For more information, email nurse_sec@ecok.edu, or call 580-559-5434, or 580-559-5933.

To apply for the ECU School of Nursing, visit www.ecok.edu and search School of Nursing.

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