Carl Albert State College nursing program honored

Advantages of the nursing program at CASC

Carl Albert State College in Poteau has announced its Associate of Applied Science in Nursing program has been named one of the best nursing schools in Oklahoma for 2026.

CASC’s nursing program achieved a 100 percent NCLEX-RN pass rate in 2023

“Our program is built on a foundation of excellence and compassion,” said Rebecca Sanders, Nursing Program Director at CASC. “We emphasize evidence-based care, simulation training, and therapeutic communication so that our graduates are not only clinically skilled but also prepared to connect with patients and families. Seeing our students achieve a 100% pass rate reflects both their dedication and the strength of our faculty and community partnerships.”

President Dr. Jay Falkner echoed the program’s importance to the college and the region.

“Carl Albert State College is committed to providing affordable, high-quality education that meets the needs of our communities,” Falkner said. “The success of our nursing program exemplifies how CASC changes lives—both for our students and for the countless patients they will go on to serve in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities across Oklahoma.”

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