INTEGRIS Health Enters into Nursing Degree Partnership with Southwestern Oklahoma State University

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August 31, 2022

SWOSU Press Release

INTEGRIS Health Chief Nursing Executive, Kerri Bayer, MSN, and Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) President, Dr. Diana Lovell, met Aug. 22, to celebrate a partnership between the two entities establishing tuition support opportunities for first-semester enrollees in a SWOSU nursing program.

The three-year partnership is intended for INTEGRIS Health caregivers who are seeking degrees in the LPN – RN / BSN program, RN-to-BSN program, traditional BSN program and the MSN program at SWOSU.

As the state’s largest not-for-profit health system complete with hospitals, rehabilitation centers, physician clinics, virtual care, mental health facilities and home health agencies, INTEGRIS Health is always welcoming caregivers with a passion for people.

Similarly, SWOSU is one of the leading regional universities in the country. The SWOSU Nursing program was established in 1976 and was the first rural baccalaureate nursing program in Oklahoma welcoming more than 400 nursing students per year.

Bayer says, “My career began 24 years ago as a bedside nurse, so I’m extremely passionate about providing opportunities to support those wanting a nursing career. I’m excited at what this partnership will do for INTEGRIS Health, SWOSU and future nursing students.”

Echoing Bayer, Dr. Diana Lovell states, “SWOSU’s partnership with INTEGRIS Health allows us to double down on our commitment to helping Oklahoma meet its critical workforce needs.” Lovell continued, “The tuition assistance offered by INTEGRIS Health will make a lifelong impact in the lives of our students.”

For INTEGRIS Health job opportunities, please visit www.integrisok.com/careers. For more information on the SWOSU Nursing Degree Program, please visit www.swosu.edu/academics/nursing.

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