School of Nursing
Prepare to embark on life-altering medical missions. Guided by a renowned faculty, immerse yourself in cutting-edge facilities and Christ-centered learning environments. Our rigorous and comprehensive curriculum integrates theoretical foundations with hands-on clinical experiences, ensuring you graduate prepared to provide exceptional patient care.
School of Nursing
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Toni DavisDepartment Chair, Assistant Professor of Nursing
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Christy HallockAssistant Professor of Nursing
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Rhea LeeAssistant Professor of Nursing
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Courtney McCoyAssistant Professor of Nursing
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Becky O'NealAssistant Professor of Nursing
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Trevy RauchAssistant Professor of Nursing
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Beth ScottAssistant Professor of Nursing
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Brent SykesProfessor of Education, Dean, College of Sciences & Education
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Kylie LofdahlNursing Instructor
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Shawna HoodAssistant Professor of Nursing
CNE-certified
Learn from Highly Qualified Professionals
At OC, our nursing faculty is dedicated to excellence in education and leadership. Five of our faculty members – Courtney McCoy, Christy Hallock, Rhea Ann Lee, Beth Scott and Becky O'Neal – hold the prestigious Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) credential, a mark of professionalism in nursing education. This national certification is awarded after at least two years in nursing education and passing a rigorous exam with a 64% pass rate. By learning from CNE-certified educators, our students benefit from expertise, leadership and the highest standards in the field.
Your mission starts here
Nursing at Oklahoma Christian University
Beyond textbooks and simulations, Oklahoma Christian University's nursing program equips you to answer a higher calling. Small class sizes, passionate professors and direct access to leading hospitals give you invaluable clinical experience. Join a supportive community that fosters servant hearts and prepares you to make a positive impact in the world.
CHSE
Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator
At Oklahoma Christian University, we prioritize excellence in nursing education by employing faculty with the Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) credential. This international certification, granted by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH), serves as the "gold standard" for professionals who integrate simulation into their teaching. Two of our faculty members – Christy Hallock and Trevy Rauch - are CHSE-certified.
Having CHSE-certified faculty is vital for our program for several reasons:
Evidence-Based Pedagogy: Certification affirms that our educators possess specialized knowledge in simulation principles and instructional design. This ensures that simulations are not just technical exercises but high-quality, high-fidelity learning experiences grounded in proven educational theory.
Enhanced Student Outcomes: CHSE-certified faculty are experts at facilitating structured debriefings—a critical phase where students reflect on their actions to improve clinical reasoning, communication and decision-making skills.
Commitment to Patient Safety: By adhering to international standards of best practice, our certified educators create a "safe container" for students to make and learn from mistakes without risk to real patients.
Institutional Excellence: Employing CHSE-certified staff provides external validation of our program's quality, strengthens learner confidence and often aligns with state board of nursing requirements for faculty certification.
Our CHSE-certified faculty are not just teachers; they are architects of transformation, bridging the gap between classroom theory and real-world clinical practice.
