Oklahoma Residents Can Now Access Joyce’s Accelerated Nursing Programs

Joyce University Brings Innovative Nursing Programs to Oklahoma Residents

Flexible Hybrid Nursing Education Available Across Oklahoma

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH June 16, 2025 – Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences is expanding its dynamic hybrid pre- and post-licensure nursing programs into Oklahoma, providing aspiring nurses the opportunity to achieve RN licensure in as few as 20 months.

Now serving students in 15 states, Joyce University’s comprehensive nursing programs, including the Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN), the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), and an accelerated BSN (aBSN). Advanced post-licensure programs include the RN to BSN and MSN in Leadership programs, both delivered fully online.

“Expanding into Oklahoma marks another significant step in Joyce University’s goal to make excellent nursing education accessible to caring and motivated aspiring nurses,” said Josh Knotts, Interim President and CEO of Joyce University. “We’re committed to addressing the critical nursing shortage by empowering students with innovative programs that produce confident, skilled, and compassionate nurses ready to serve their communities.”

Oklahoma students can access Joyce University’s comprehensive nursing pathways, including the Associate of Science in Nursing (AS), the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), and an accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (aBSN). Advanced post-licensure programs include the RN to BSN and MSN in Leadership programs, both delivered fully online.

Students will engage in online courses paired with immersive, hands-on training at the Joyce Johnson Center of Simulation in Draper, Utah, complemented by clinical placements locally within Oklahoma.

Enrollment is currently open, with the first Oklahoma cohort starting on September 2, 2025.

Visit joyce.edu for further details.

• ABOUT JOYCE UNIVERSITY

  Founded in 1979, Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences’ mission is to prepare students to serve as competent professionals, to advance their careers, and to pursue lifelong learning. Located in Draper, Utah, Joyce University is proud to have helped thousands of students across the US graduate and launch lasting healthcare careers. With a recent expansion of its pre-licensure programs to select regional locations, including Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin, Joyce University’s expansion enables aspiring nurses in these regions to access the same high-quality education and opportunities that have defined the institution for decades. Join them as they continue to shape the future of healthcare, one student at a time.

  Joyce University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) and programmatically accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) for the Associate of Science in Nursing degree program and by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing degree programs.