Memorial Health Launched Nursing Training Program
The health system teamed up with a local college to train new registered nurses in Oklahoma.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Nursing Jobs
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Memorial Health and Oklahoma City Community College have launched a new nursing program designed for LPNs, paramedics, and anesthesia technicians. The initiative aims to bolster the healthcare workforce throughout southwest Oklahoma.
Why it matters
The program serves as a strategic effort to address staffing shortages and support the organizational expansion of Memorial Health. By targeting current medical professionals, the initiative seeks to extend a reliable healthcare worker pipeline into the rural region.
The intensive training program is completed in 1 year. Prospective students can reach program advisors for additional enrollment details at (405) 682-7849.
The players
Memorial Health
This health system provides medical services in Lawton and is expanding its operations to serve rural southwest Oklahoma.
Oklahoma City Community College
This educational institution provides the campus facilities and academic support for the new nursing initiative.
The details
Participants complete their theoretical coursework online through a Moodle platform. Practical training requirements are fulfilled at the Oklahoma City Community College campus and the simulation center located within the Memorial Health System in Lawton.
Timeline
October 16 is the final deadline for program applications.
Market Landscape
This program extends the established efforts to mitigate rural medical professional shortages in the state. By creating a bridge for existing technicians and paramedics, the initiative positions Memorial Health to secure staff against broader regional recruitment competition.
Existing medical technicians and paramedics in the area can now utilize this pathway to advance their careers as registered nurses. Increased staffing levels at Memorial Health facilities may ultimately improve patient care access and service capacity for rural residents.
The takeaway
This partnership highlights a growing trend of health systems developing internal pipelines to upskill current staff. Professionals looking to advance their nursing credentials should note the upcoming October application deadline.
Further reading
Learn more about local employment opportunities in the Nursing Jobs section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Kswo.
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