RSU Nursing and Health Professions

08/13/2026

🎉💙 WELCOME BACK, RSU NURSING! 💙🎉

⏰📚 This Monday, we are so excited to welcome our nursing students back to Rogers State University for the Fall 2026 semester! 🩺👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

A HUGE welcome to our incoming nursing students! 🎓✨ We are thrilled to have you join the RSU Nursing family and cannot wait to see all that you accomplish. Your journey starts NOW, and we are so excited to be part of it! 💙🐾

And to our returning nursing students—WELCOME BACK! 🥳 We have missed you and hope you had a wonderful summer, took time to rest and recharge, and are coming back refreshed, motivated, and ready to tackle another semester! 💪📖🩺

Fall 2026 is going to be an incredible semester filled with learning, growth, challenges, teamwork, and plenty of opportunities to become the nurses you are meant to be. 🌟

We are SO excited to see everyone back on campus Monday! Let’s make it a great semester! 💙🐾

Welcome back, Hillcats! LET’S DO THIS! 🩺🎉📚

08/03/2026

🎉💙 Welcome Back, RSU Nursing Students! 💙🎉

The countdown is on! We are so excited to welcome both our returning students and those who are joining the Rogers State University Nursing Program for the very first time! After what we hope has been a restful and refreshing summer, we can’t wait to see everyone back on the Hill as we kick off another incredible semester beginning August 17th.

Whether you’re taking your very first nursing course or preparing for graduation, this semester will bring new knowledge, new challenges, and countless opportunities to grow into the nurse you are called to be. Every lecture, lab, clinical experience, and study session is another step toward making a difference in the lives of your future patients.

To our returning students—welcome back! We have missed you and can’t wait to see all that you’ll accomplish this semester.

To our newest Hillcat nurses—we are thrilled you’ve chosen RSU and are excited to be part of your nursing journey. You belong here, and we are cheering you on every step of the way!

Enjoy these last few days of summer, get your supplies ready, and come prepared for a semester filled with learning, growth, teamwork, and success. We are ready to support you, challenge you, and celebrate your achievements along the way.

📚 Classes begin Monday, August 17!

Here’s to a fantastic semester ahead. We can’t wait to see everyone back on the Hill!

💙 Go Hillcats! 🐾

08/03/2026

The Rogers State University wishes to announce that it will host a site visit for initial accreditation of its Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) nursing program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

You are invited to meet with the site visit team and share your comments about the program in person at a meeting scheduled at 2:30 pm until 3:30 pm on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, in room 236 of the Health Sciences Building on the Rogers State University Claremore Campus located at 1701 West Will Rogers Blvd, Claremore, OK 74017.

Written comments are also welcome and should be submitted to the ACEN via email at [email protected] or to the

ACEN office:
Attn: Accreditation Services
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
3390 Peachtree Rd NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta GA, 30326
All written comments should be received by the ACEN by Tuesday, September 1, 2026*.
*Written comments are due to the ACEN two weeks before the visit.

06/20/2026

Come join us at RSU and learn how to be the next generation of healers in Northeast OK! 🐯🩺❤️

Applications for RSU’s BSN program for Spring 2027 are still open, but time is running out. Apply by July 1, 2026, for a program with a 95% NCLEX first-time pass rate, strong clinical partnerships, and outstanding career outcomes. Start your nursing journey today! https://www.rsu.edu/rsu-traditional-bsn-program-applications-for-spring-2027-close-july-1/

06/20/2026

Applications for RSU’s BSN program for Spring 2027 are still open, but time is running out. Apply by July 1, 2026, for a program with a 95% NCLEX first-time pass rate, strong clinical partnerships, and outstanding career outcomes. Start your nursing journey today! https://www.rsu.edu/rsu-traditional-bsn-program-applications-for-spring-2027-close-july-1/

05/29/2026

Such a great day for making ripples in Nursing Education!

05/28/2026

Today was the day! A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who helped make the inaugural Equipping Nurse Educators Conference such a meaningful and successful event.

To our attendees thank you for spending the day learning, collaborating, networking, and investing in the future of nursing education.

To our incredible speakers thank you for sharing your expertise, passion, and insight with educators from across Oklahoma and beyond.

And to our volunteers and support teams thank you for keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes. We truly could not have done this without you.

Seeing nurse educators come together with a shared commitment to resilience, innovation, and student success was inspiring. We are so grateful for the support and excitement surrounding this conference and already looking forward to what’s ahead. ♥️ 💙 🩷

05/20/2026

We are less than 10 days away from the Equipping Nurse Educators Conference!

Nurse Educators and Healthcare Leaders from across Oklahoma and surrounding areas will soon gather for a day focused on strengthening nursing education, supporting student success, and fostering emotional resilience and psychological safety in future nurses.

We are excited to welcome attendees for meaningful conversations, collaboration, and innovative strategies that support the next generation of nursing professionals.

📅 May 28, 2026
📍 Rogers State University

We look forward to seeing everyone there!

05/16/2026

History made at the Rogers State University School of Nursing and Health Professions! ♥️ 🎓💙

Congratulations to our very first MSN cohort on graduating and paving the way for future nurse leaders at RSU. Your hard work, resilience, and dedication have made this milestone possible, and we are incredibly proud of each of you!

Once a Hillcat, always a Hillcat! 🐾

05/14/2026

Apply now for Spring 2027 admission into RSU's Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program! Options are available on both the RSU Claremore Campus and the RSU Nursing at Saint Francis Extended Campus in Tulsa.

Take the next step toward a rewarding career in healthcare and make a difference where it matters most. Apply today and start your journey in nursing! https://www.rsu.edu/academics/departments/nursing-health-professions/bsn-nursing/steps-to-apply/
RSU Nursing and Health Professions