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Bachelor of Science in Nursing - RN Completion

This program is designed for currently licensed registered nurses who are seeking a bachelor's degree in nursing. The bachelor's degree nursing program at Davenport University provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to function in the role of professional nurse, including:

  • Critical thinking
  • Advanced assessment skills
  • Communication
  • Collaborating practices
  • Applied research
  • Self-directed learning
  • Leadership and management skills
  • Systems thinking
  • Professional development

Admission Requirements

Seats are limited and entry is competitive. Applicants must have: 

  • Current Registered Nurse license (Must be received by end of first semester if NCLEX scores are pending)
  • Associate degree or diploma in registered nursing
  • Official transcripts from previous nursing program
  • Cumulative GPA of at least 2.3 from previous nursing program

Note: See complete instructions for applying to a Nursing program on the Division of Nursing page.

Transfer students may take any remaining general education requirements, not fulfilled by transfer credit, concurrent with the nursing program courses.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - (Completion Program)

Bachelor of Science - 120 - 124 credits

This program is designed for currently licensed registered nurses who are seeking a bachelor’s degree in nursing. This program is approved by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc. The purpose of the bachelor’s degree nursing program at Davenport University is to prepare the graduates to advance in the nursing profession through the use of critical thinking, advanced assessment skills, communication, collaborating practices, applied research, self-directed learning, leadership and management skills. This program prepares registered nurses for nursing practice of patients and their support systems across the continuum of care and in communities.

Foundations of Excellence 34 cr.
Advanced Standing Natural Sciences 15 cr.
BIOL312 Pathophysiology 4 cr.
ENGL109 Composition 3 cr.
ENGL110 Advanced Composition 3 cr.
ENGL311 Professional Writing 3 cr.
MATH125 Intermediate Algebra 3 cr.
STAT219 Introduction to Biostatistics 3 cr.
Foundations of Health Professions 13 cr.
Advanced Standing Health Related Courses 6 cr.
HLTH100 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/First Aid 1 cr.
HLTH101S Introduction to Health Careers Seminar 0 cr.
HLTH401 Health Care Research 3 cr.
HINT211 Health Care Management Foundations 3 cr.
Major 73-77 cr.
Advanced Standing Associate 44 cr.
NURS313 Professional Nursing Concepts 2 cr.
NURS315 Health Promotion and Education 3 cr.
NURS317/NURS317L Health Assessment in Nursing Lecture/Health Assessment in Nursing Lab 4 cr.
NURS415 Evidence Based Nursing Practice 2 cr.
NURS420/420C Community Health Nursing Lecture/Community Health Nursing Clinical 4 cr.
NURS421/421C Nurse Manager and Leader Lecture/ Nurse Manager and Leader Clinical 3 cr.
NURS496 Senior Nursing Seminar 2 cr.
Choose 9 credit hours from the following electives or the Medical Case Management Specialty (13 credits): 9-13 cr.
BSN Electives 9 cr.
HLTH202 Death and Dying 3 cr.
HLTH270 Dimensions of Aging 3 cr.
HLTH320 Public Health Perspectives 3 cr.
HSAD301 Cultural Issues in Health Care 3 cr.
HSAD402 Health Care Risk Management 3 cr.
MCMG300 Case Management Fundamentals 3 cr.
SOSC201 Diversity in Society 3 cr.
Case Management Specialty [CMS] 13 cr.
MCMG300 Case Management Fundamentals 3 cr.
MCMG312 Case Management Insurance/Utilization Review 3 cr.
MCMG401 Case Work Reporting Techniques 4 cr.
MCMG403 Case Management Special Populations 3 cr.

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