Program candidates must provide proof of a secondary education received in the United States.  Proof of secondary education includes a high school transcript with overall GPA and date of graduation noted, a transcript of GED scores, or a transcript of HiSET scores.  

HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES

Applicants who received their high school education outside of the United States must submit official documentation that their high school education and subsequent graduation is equivalent to that of a high school education in the United States. The documentation must be included with the PN Application.  You may obtain documentation by one of the following methods:

a) Take the GED exam and include the transcript of scores (not certificate or diploma) with your application prior to the application deadline. You may find information about GED testing at their official website, www.GED.com.

b) Request a review/evaluation of your academic records from an official agency that specializes in validating academic credentials of persons educated outside of the United States. You may contact the World Education Services at www.wes.org. WES is only one of several agencies that can assist you.  You may find other reputable agencies on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or NACES website at www.NACES.org. Once the evaluation is complete, provide proof/documentation with your application prior to the application deadline.

c) If you have completed a minimum of 30 college hours from an accredited/approved higher education institution within the state of Oklahoma, you may be eligible to petition the Oklahoma State Department of Education to be awarded high school equivalency. For more information, contact the Oklahoma State Department of Education at 1(800) 405-0355 or 1(405) 521-3301. Proof of high school equivalency must be included with your application prior to the application deadline.

The applicant is responsible for any cost that may be incurred. Preparation for a GED exam and/or evaluation of academic records can be a lengthy process.  It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide one of the above forms of documentation with their application prior to the application deadline.

International applicants must also take the TOEFL test (see those details below). Post-secondary degrees or certificates do not substitute for placement exam requirements.

INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS

TOEFL TESTING AND THE ENGLISH-PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENT

All International applicants (regardless of U.S. Citizenship) for whom English is a second language (ESL), must present evidence of proficiency in the English language.  A TOEFL test is required for admission IN ADDITION to taking placement exams.  You may obtain information about the TOEFL test by accessing their website at www.TOEFL.org.  Once you have tested, you must include a copy of your TOEFL scores with your application prior to the application deadline.

TOEFL scores that meet PN application-requirements include:

• the PBT (paper-based test) with an overall score of 500 or higher, or
• the IBT (internet-based test) with a score of 61 or higher.

PLEASE NOTE THESE EXCEPTIONS TO THE ENGLISH-PROFICIENCY APPLICATION REQUIREMENT:

Applicants from Australia, New Zealand, the British Isles, and the English-speaking provinces of Canada are exempt.  Applicants who have earned a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited United States college or university AND high school diploma from a United States high school are exempt.

Applicants from other countries where English is the primary language of instruction and the language spoken at home and by the indigenous population may petition for an exemption by emailing the Kiamichi Tech Director of Practical Nursing for assistance.  That email address can be found on the Kiamichi Tech Practical Nursing website or send your email to practicalnursing@ktc.edu with a subject line that reads APPLICATION ENGLISH-PROFICIENCY REVIEW.  Petitions for exemption must be submitted prior to the application deadline.

Background checks are required for all students admitted to the Practical Nursing Program
and are coordinated by Kiamichi Tech. 

OKLAHOMA RESIDENTS (applicants who live in Oklahoma) with a FELONY CONVICTION (felony conviction; not misdemeanor), MUST first petition for a Determination of Eligibility from the Oklahoma Board of Nursing. This does not include convictions for crimes committed as a juvenile, or convictions that have been expunged by Order of a court of competent jurisdiction. For a list of crimes and/or convictions and for the Determination of Eligibility instructions, click HERE. Once a determination has been received from the Oklahoma Board of Nursing, a copy of the documentation must be emailed to practicalnursing@ktc.edu.

The Oklahoma Board of Nursing has the authority to deny a license, recognition or certificate; issue a license, recognition or certificate with conditions and/or an administrative penalty; or to issue and otherwise discipline a license, recognition or certificate to an individual with a history of criminal background, disciplinary action on any professional or occupational license or certification, or judicial declaration of mental incompetence [59 O.S. 657.8]. These cases are considered on an individual basis at the time application-for-licensure is made, with the exception of felony convictions. 

ORDERING A CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDS SEARCH OR BACKGROUND CHECK

Applicants chosen for the Kiamichi Tech PN Program will be given instructions on ordering a background check during their mandatory PN Orientation/Signing Event which generally occurs in May for part-time programs and June for full-time programs.  Costs associated with a background check are the responsibility of the Candidate.  Orders MUST be received prior to the first class day of any given year.  Final acceptance to the Kiamichi Tech PN Program is conditional pending the results of the background check (results MUST meet Board of Nursing/Kiamichi Technology Centers criteria for admission into the Kiamichi Tech Practical Nursing program).  Orders are company-specific; please do not order a background check prior to receiving proper instructions.

IMMUNIZATION GUIDELINES

Immunization information and/or Certificate of Exemption is NOT to be submitted with application; it is due the first day of class.  More information will be provided at the PN Signing/Orientation Event.

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PN SIGNING EVENT & ORIENTATION

Candidates chosen for the 2025 Kiamichi Tech Practical Nursing Program MUST attend a PN Signing Event and Campus Orientation.
In the event you are selected for the program, please make note of the date and time on your calendar NOW. 

Atoka Campus - Wednesday, May 21, 2025 – 5:00pm

Durant Campus - Tuesday, June 17, 2025 – 6:00pm

Hugo Campus - Wednesday, June 18, 2025 – 5:30pm

Idabel Campus - Monday, June 23, 2025 – 5:00pm

McAlester Campus - Monday, June 23, 2025 – 5:00pm

Poteau Campus - Monday, June 23, 2025 – 5:00pm

Interviews for qualified applicants will occur on the following non-negotiable dates:

ATOKA – May 14, 2025 (Wednesday)

DURANT – June 11, 2025 – June 12, 2025 (Wednesday, Thursday)

HUGO – June 11, 2025 –  June 12, 2025 (Wednesday, Thursday)

IDABEL – June 9, 2025 – June 10, 2025 (Monday, Tuesday)

MCALESTER – June 9, 2025 – June 10, 2025 (Monday, Tuesday)

POTEAU – June 16,2025 – June 18, 2025 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday)