University of Oklahoma to accept more nursing students

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The University of Oklahoma  is taking steps to accept more nursing students.

Specifically, the university will accept 100% of qualified nursing applicants this year.

That's 555 students, up from 366 students accepted in 2021, or about 62% of qualified applicants.

The shortage of qualified nurses has intensified during the coronavirus pandemic.

OU officials say nursing student admissions were limited due to a lack of funding, staff and other resources but existing funds and donations will cover the estimated $14 million cost.