
News Tag Archive: OKWU Nursing


OKWU Welcomes New Faculty for 2024-25 Academic Year
Three new full-time faculty will begin teaching at Oklahoma Wesleyan University this fall.

Faith and Flexibility: Anna Montague’s OKWU Story
OKWU’s MSN program gave Anna Montague (’23) exactly what she was looking for — a flexible program that was grounded in her Christian faith.

Living Out Her Calling
Emily Balliviero always wanted to be a nurse. Oklahoma Wesleyan University gave her the opportunities she needed to learn, grow, and launch into her career, and now she lives out her mission every day.

OKWU Professor Fighting for Life Through Local Ministry
Five years ago, Professor Becky Le Thompson co-founded The Cottage for Life, a pro-life ministry for mothers in need. They’ve served over 600 women since then, and they’re not stopping now.

5 Reasons You Need a Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree
Now’s the perfect time to advance your nursing career. Here’s how a DNP degree can take you to the next level in your profession.

OKWU Alum Serving in the Heart of a Pandemic
“I think at first, I really struggled. You’re watching these people suffer on a horrific level. But the thing that gets you through that is seeking Jesus’ presence always. Seeing him present with our patients and with us, as a protector and a defender.”

Fighting to Change the Culture of Nursing
Debra Klemme is on a mission to change her hospital’s nursing culture. She’s committed, she’s driven, she’s intense, and she credits OKWU with helping her get where she is today. Klemme works as the Assistant Chief Nursing Officer at Largo Medical Center,...