Veterans Bachelor of Science in Nursing

What is the VBSN?

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Davenport University’s Veterans Bachelor of Science Nursing (VBSN) academic pathway is designed to help service members with military medical experience. This academic pathway into the BSN-Pre Licensure program will fast-track many military personnel by granting advanced standing of 40+ credits toward your BSN for transcripted military training or credit by exam. Only honorably discharged service members are welcomed into this highly competitive academic pathway if they can maintain the highest standards of excellence that are outlined in the VBSN Student Contract.

VBSN - Direct Admit

Military personnel who are currently serving or have been honorably discharged and have experienced paramedic level certified medical military training equivalent to LPN training, Medic 68W levels 10 and 20, and Navy Corpsman have the potential to go through an accelerated acceptance process at the Grand Rapids (W.A. Lettinga), Lansing, Great Lakes Bay or Warren Campus. The following requirements will be waived: essay, references and TEAS test. Students will be accepted until seats are filled.

VBSN - Direct Admit Application Steps

Step 1:

Apply to Davenport at davenport.edu/apply
Send all official high school, college and military transcripts to the Registrar's Officeat electronictranscripts@davenport.edu.

Step 2:

Apply to nursing at nursingcas.org
- Search for Davenport University
- Select Veteran BSN (VBSN) Direct Admit Program - Grand Rapids, Great Lakes Bay, Lansing, Warren

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Foundations of Excellence		37 Credits
ACES100	AchieveCareer/EducationSuccess This course presents the skills needed for university success and initiates students to career planning and development. Students evaluate their abilities and interests in order to develop career goals and align these goals with an appropriate course of study. Through a career investigation project, students are introduced to research techniques. Students also improve on academic skills necessary to successfully complete university work, such as critical thinking, study techniques, and test taking strategies. In addition, students are introduced to important dynamics of interpersonal communication and conflict resolution. The course also orients students to the University, to the Davenport University Excellence System, and to other elements of the Davenport curriculum. (This course is required for all new business, health, and technology students, except those transferring with 30 or more semester credits.) Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/h	3
BIOL110	Foundations of Cell Biology This course provides a foundation in fundamental biological and cellular concepts common to plants, animals, and microorganisms. Topics include the chemical and molecular basis of life, metabolism, cellular reproduction, principles of inheritance, and evolution. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): BIOL110L	3
BIOL110L	Foundation of Cell Biology Lab (2 contact hours) This course is designed to provide the laboratory fundamentals of biological science at the cellular level. Students will focus on the scientific method, cellular structure and function, cellular energetics, photosynthesis, cellular respiration, genetics, and heredity. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): BIOL110	1
BIOL221	Anatomy & Physiology I This course provides an in-depth introduction to the structure and function of the human body, and is designed for the future health care professional. Students will learn anatomical and physiological terminology as it relates to body systems, directional terminology, homeostatic mechanisms, and other fundamental principles of anatomy and physiology. The human body will be studied at the cellular, tissue, organ, organ system, and organism levels. Students will understand interrelationships between the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine systems. Students will review the natural developmental and aging processes that occur in each system. Note: A grade of C or better is required to take the next course in the sequence. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): BIOL221L Prerequisite(s): BIOL110 and BIOL110L	3
BIOL221L	Anatomy & Physiology I Lab (2 contact hours) This laboratory course provides an in-depth introduction to the structure and function of the human body, and is designed for the future health care professional. Students will learn anatomical and directional terminology, homeostatic mechanisms, and other fundamental principles of anatomy and physiology. The human body will be studied at the cellular, tissue, organ, organ system, and organism levels. Students will understand interrelationships between the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine systems through laboratory exercises. Note: A grade of C or better is required to take the next course in the sequence. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): BIOL221 Prerequisite(s): BIOL110 and BIOL110L	1
BIOL222	Anatomy & Physiology II This course expands on previously gained knowledge in the anatomy and physiology of the human body. Students will continue to learn anatomical and physiological terminology as it relates to body systems. Students will integrate the structure and functioning of the cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems with material from earlier courses. Students will also review the natural developmental and aging processes that occur in each system. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): BIOL222L Prerequisite(s): Completion of BIOL221/BIOL221L with a C grade or above	3
BIOL222L	Anatomy & Physiology II Lab (2 contact hours) This laboratory course expands on previously gained knowledge in the anatomy and physiology of the human body. Students will integrate the structure and functioning of the cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems with material from earlier courses through laboratory exercises. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): BIOL222 Prerequisite(s): Completion of BIOL221/BIOL221L with a C grade or above	1
CHEM150	Foundations of Chemistry	3
CHEM150L	Foundations of Chemistry Lab (2 contact hours) This course is an introduction to general chemistry laboratory principles and techniques that accompanies CHEM150. Emphasis is placed on fundamental chemistry principles, organic chemistry, and biochemistry for the health professions student. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): CHEM150 Prerequisite(s): MATH120 or MATH125	1
COMM120	Presentation Techniques This course introduces and applies the theories and principles of effective communication. Students learn to organize and present clear, logical messages to specific audiences. They develop confidence in public speaking and increase their ability to inform and persuade listeners. They also implement critical thinking and listening skills. Finally, students exhibit the skills and tools necessary to construct, organize, and deliver effective speeches. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.	3
ENGL109	Composition This course introduces students to expository and persuasive writing. Employing critical thinking and the writing process, students will compose academic essays utilizing a variety of modes. They will also analyze and respond to a variety of academic and professional readings. Students will evaluate information and audience to improve form and content. Students are also introduced to the research process, including finding, evaluating, and documenting sources, to complete a short research project using the American Psychological Association Style. Note: ENGL109L is a 0 credit hour lab utilized in the Accelerated Learning Program (ALP). Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): Appropriate test scores or successful completion of ENGL021. Student must also complete a diagnostic writing sample.	3
ENGL110	Advanced Composition This course further develops the skills in expository and persuasive writing that were introduced in ENGL109, English Composition. Students develop critical thinking through the creation of essays and documents that use argumentation and persuasion. As a team, students collaborate to present a required assignment to the class. Students learn to research, evaluate, and incorporate information from both primary and secondary sources, to document secondary sources using APA format, and to analyze information and audiences to improve form and content. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): ENGL109	3
MATH120	College Mathematics Students in this course will explore and apply college-level mathematical concepts so as to enhance their critical and creative thinking skills. This course aims to increase students' appreciation of the utility and application of mathematics. Topics will include i) problem solving, ii) set theory and real numbers, iii) linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions, and iv) probability. Other topics of interest will be selected from graph theory, prime numbers, logic, number representation, and voting theory. Fees: Additional course fees apply. Prerequisite(s): Appropriate test scores, placement criteria, or successful completion of MATH 030	3
PSYC101	Introductory Psychology	3
STAT219	Introduction to Biostatistics This course introduces students to foundational statistical methods common to the medical and health fields. Students will learn how to use the collection, analysis, presentation, and interpretation of data in the context of the health sciences. Analysis of real-world data sets will be performed using statistical software. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): MATH120 or MATH125	3

Foundations of Health Professions		17 Credits
BIOL211	Microbiology This course presents a comprehensive overview of the role of microbes in disease processes, and is designed for the student in health sciences. Students compare human microbial pathogens with respect to their structure, function, host selection, reservoirs, modes of transmission, host effects, and vulnerability to various treatment regimens. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): BIOL211L Prerequisite(s): BIOL110 and BIOL110L	3
BIOL211L	Microbiology Lab (2 contact hours) This laboratory course presents a comprehensive overview of the role of microbes in disease processes, and is designed for the student in health sciences. Students learn skills applicable to the clinical laboratory, including aseptic techniques, microbial culture, and antimicrobial resistance testing. Students also compare human microbial pathogens with respect to their structure, function, reservoirs, modes of transmission, host effects, and vulnerability to various treatment regimens. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): BIOL211 Prerequisite(s): BIOL110 and BIOL110L	1
BIOL312	Pathophysiology This course expands students’ understanding of human disease, the effect of heritable factors and aging on disease processes, and the potential for prevention of specific diseases. Students will evaluate case studies with regard to the etiology, history, presentation, evaluation, treatment, and prevention of multi-system human diseases. Students will employ critical thinking in the application of didactic material to clinical nursing practice. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): BIOL222/222L	4
HLTH101	Introduction to Health Careers This course is required in the first semester of declaring any College of Health Professions (CoHP) major. As part of orienting the student to the College of Health Professions programs, this course is also a primer regarding the importance of professionalism in healthcare and patient privacy, the use of universal precautions and safety requirements for healthcare settings and introduces students to the skills needed for University success, including research techniques and career planning and development strategies. A review of the CoHP Student Handbook is included, as well as an introduction to the CoHP practicums and/or clinical professional practice experiences. Students in this course must register and complete the required Criminal Background Check (CBC) and Drug Screen (DS). HLTH101R is a 0 credit seminar which can be used to repeat the criminal background (CBC) and drug screen (DS) testing if required by the practicum/clinical site or other reasons. Note: If the CBC/DS portion	3
HLTH101M	Intro to Health Careers This course is required for any College of Health Professions (CoHP) major. As part of orienting the student to the College of Health Professions programs, this course is also a primer regarding the importance of professionalism in healthcare and patient privacy, and the use of universal precautions and safety requirements for healthcare settings. Students are required to complete the criminal background check (CBC) and drug screen (DS) testing as part of this course. A review of the CoHP Student Handbook is included, as well as an introduction to the CoHP practicums and/or clinical professional practice experiences. Note: Grading is Pass/Fail. Additional course fee(s) apply. Co-requisite(s): ACES100	0
HLTH230	Health Care Law and Ethics This course will provide the opportunity to explore basic law as it is applied to health related issues and the health care community. The student will be introduced to the concepts of medical ethics and will explore the major ethical issues currently facing health care professionals, with an emphasis on maintaining the highest legal, moral, and ethical standards in their profession. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. successfully.	3
PSYC303	Developmental Psychology This course provides an introduction to the psychosocial growth and development of the human being through life. Students will explore the interaction of the psychological and physiological growth and the particular health concerns that impact each stage of development. Students will be expected to develop the ability to formulate plans that assist in the resolution of health care problems that are impacted by psychosocial development. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): ENGL109	3
SOSC201	Diversity in Society This course introduces students to the complex issues surrounding diversity in U.S. society and to the need for understanding difference in an increasingly globalized world. Students will explore the social-historical context of multiple experiences on individual, cultural and institutional levels. They will analyze the complex interactions regarding diversity in organizations. Students will also evaluate their own thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors in order to understand their roles in a diverse society. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.	3

Complete the optional Case Management Specialty [HCMS]		(13) Credits
HHCM300	Case Management Fundamentals This course will provide an overview of the case management process and the job responsibilities. The student will become knowledgeable with current professional practice standards and required essential skills of the case management professional. The course will emphasize case management ethical and legal principles, biopsychosocial assessment, client engagement and essential required skills while differentiating between the various roles of a case manager. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Prerequisite(s): BIOL116 or BIOL222 and BIOL222L	3
HHCM312	Insurance/UR/Dischrge Planning This course provides an overview of various public and private insurances, payers and appeal processes that impact case management interventions. The course will include the process of conducting a utilization review addressing issues such as prior authorization, admissions, services provided, and the length of stay. An emphasis will be placed on creating and implementing a discharge plan utilizing specific insurance benefits. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): HHCM300 and HLTH250	3
HHCM401	Documentation and Reporting The course examines the methodology and processes utilized in client case management documentation, report writing, and client interviews. It also covers re-solving conflicts and barriers among members of the interdisciplinary team including clients, their caregivers, or support systems. The course includes processes related to gathering client-centered data, organizing and analyzing the information to write various reports and ensure documentation. Additionally, students will conduct a cost benefit analysis to measure the efficacy of care interventions. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): ENGL311 and MCMG300	4
HHCM403	Special Populations The course is an overview of the special needs in providing case management for a number of special groups of individuals. These groups include individuals with substance abuse, veteran issues, vision/hearing impairments, intellectual developmental disorder, maternal/infant conditions, organ transplants, immune disorders, traumatic injuries, and mobility issues. This course will focus on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and accommodations for these special populations. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): HHCM300	3

Major		66-79 Credits
NURS101	Fndtns Nursing/Critical Think This foundational course introduces students to the application of nursing theory in the practice of professional nursing. The student will be guided to utilize critical thinking skills, when applying the nursing process in the care of adult clients, leading to the development of clinical judgment. Evidence-based fundamental nursing concepts, essential to the provision of nursing care, including holism, safety, communication, and basic client needs will be introduced Grade Note(s): A grade of B- or better is required to pass this course successfully. Fees: Additional course fees apply. Component Co-requisite(s): NURS 101 and NURS 101C. The lecture, lab (L) and clinical (C) components of each NURS course must be successfully completed during the same semester. All component co-requisites must be repeated if a failing grade is received in any one of them. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 110 and BIOL 110L; BIOL 221 and BIOL 221L; CHEM 150 and CHEM 150L Co-requisite(s): BIOL 222 and BIOL 222L -	3
NURS101C	Fndtns Nursing/Crit Think Clin This course introduces basic knowledge, skills, and critical thinking concepts necessary for delivery of bedside nursing. The student will learn to apply the nursing process and develop beginning clinical judgment in laboratory settings and through direct patient care experiences. The clinical learning objectives focus on meeting the basic healthcare needs of the older adult, chronically ill persons and their families. NURS101C requires 90 hours of clinical time for the semester. Grade Note(s): A grade of B- or better is required to pass this course successfully. Fees: Additional course fees apply. Component Co-requisite(s): NURS 101 and NURS 101C.The lecture, lab (L) and clinical (C) components of each NURS course must be successfully completed during the same semester. All component co-requisites must be repeated if a failing grade is received in any one of them. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 110 & BIOL 110L; BIOL 221 & BIOL 221L; CHEM 150 & CHEM 150L Co-requisite(s): BIOL 222L & BIOL 222	2
NURS125	Pharmacology Nursing Pract I This course is the first part of a two-semester sequence that introduces the basic principles of pharmacology used to safely administer medications and monitor effects of drug therapy. The clinical judgment model and the nursing process are used to highlight the nurse's role in ensuring safe and effective pharmacological therapies for patients across the lifespan. Students learn the characteristics of select, commonly-used drug prototypes and classifications utilized for various health conditions and disease states. Grade Note(s): A grade of B- or better is required to pass this course successfully. Fees: Additional course fees apply. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 221 and BIOL 221L; CHEM 150 and CHEM 150L Co-requisite(s): NURS 101 and NURS 101C; BIOL 211* and BIOL 211L; BIOL 222 and BIOL 222L* *May be taken as a prerequisite.	2
NURS126	Pharmacology Nursing Pract II This course is the second part of a two-semester sequence that reinforces the basic principles of pharmacology used to safely administer medications and monitor effects of drug therapy. The clinical judgment model and the nursing process are used to highlight the nurse's role in ensuring safe and effective pharmacological therapies for patients across the lifespan. Students learn the characteristics of additional commonly-used drug prototypes and classifications utilized for various health conditions and disease states. Grade Note(s): A grade of B- or better is required to pass this course successfully. Fees: Additional course fees apply. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 211, BIOL 211L, NURS 101, NURS 101C, NURS 125 Recommended Co-Requisite(s): BIOL 312 - may also be taken as a prerequisite	2
NURS135	Nutrition in Nursing This course is designed to introduce the nursing student to the fundamentals of nutrition. Integration of the nursing process will be achieved through case studies and care plans designed for the adult client with nutritional health needs. This course will define the role of nutrients in the human body, as well as family and community nutrition. A strong emphasis will be placed on clinical nutrition in the acute care setting. Note: A grade of B- or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Recommended Co-requisite(s): NURS101 and NURS101C are recommended for BSN-PL students only. Prerequisite(s): BIOL115 or BIOL221 and BIOL221L	2
NURS250	Nursing Care of Adults I This course focuses on the development of theoretical knowledge and clinical skills involved in nursing care of the adult patient. Concepts which address prevention, health promotion, disease management and therapeutic interventions for adults, will be addressed. Health issues and disease processes commonly experienced by individuals and their families in the adult years will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on the teaching-learning process to promote a state of wellness and also end of life care for client and family within the practice of the professional nurse. The student will utilize therapeutic communication techniques with clients, families, and all members of the health care team. Current ethical and legal implications for the nursing profession will be included. Grade Note(s): A grade of B- or better is required to pass this course successfully. Fees: Additional course fees apply. Component Co-requisite(s): NURS 250, NURS 250Land NURS 250C The lecture, lab (L) and clinica	4
NURS250C	Nursing Care of Adults I Clin The student will use the nursing process and critical thinking skills to develop a holistic plan of care for a diverse adult population with various medical or surgical abnormalities in structured settings. Clinical practice experiences are provided in both outpatient and acute care settings and will focus on knowledge and skills necessary for the competent and compassionate care of adults within the context of their families and community. Opportunities to apply theoretical concepts are offered through faculty guided on and off campus experiences in acute care facilities. This course begins to prepare the nursing student to be an effective practitioner of care of the adult patient. NURS 250C requires 135 hours of clinical for the semester. Grade Note(s): A grade of B- or better is required to pass this course successfully. Fees: Additional course fees apply. Component Co-requisite(s): NURS 250, NURS 250L and NURS 250C. The lecture, lab (L) and clinical (C) components of each NURS cou	3
NURS250L	Nursing Care of Adults I Lab 2 Contact Hours The student will use the nursing process and critical thinking skills to develop basic medical surgical skills with demonstration and practical application in the nursing simulation lab. These skills include hands-on patient care techniques, communication, and health assessments as applied in clinical practice situations in the process of providing care to adults in a nursing simulation setting. Grade Note(s): A grade of B- or better is required to pass this course. Note: NURS 250L requires 2 hours of skills lab each week. Component Co-requisite(s): NURS 250, NURS 250L and NURS 250C. The lecture, lab (L) and clinical (C) components of each NURS course must be successfully completed during the same semester. All component co-requisites must be repeated if a failing grade is received in any one of them. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 222, BIOL 222L, BIOL 312, NURS 126, NURS 217 , NURS 217L , NURS 325 and NURS 325C	1
NURS315	Health Promotion & Education This course will introduce theories of teaching and learning as well as a model for health promotion. The fundamentals of developing strategies to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate teaching plans will be emphasized. Concepts of health promotion and disease prevention for vulnerable populations will be integrated in teaching plans. Note: A grade of B- or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.	3
NURS325	Mental Health Nursing This course focuses on the psychopathology, psychopharmacology, and holistic care for individuals, families and groups with mental health conditions across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic communication for clients with emotional and psychosocial difficulties. Students will utilize theory and evidence from nursing, psychology and related disciplines to develop clinical judgment in care provision of clients. Health promotion strategies that improve mental health outcomes will be integrated throughout the course. Grade Note(s): A grade of B- or better is required to pass this course successfully. Fees: Additional course fees apply. Component Co-requisite(s): NURS 325 and NURS 325C. The lecture, lab (L) and clinical (C) components of each NURS course must be successfully completed during the same semester. All component co-requisites must be repeated if a failing grade is received in any one of them. Prerequisite(s): NURS 101 and NURS 101C; NURS 125 and PSYC 101 Co-requi	3
NURS325C	Mental Health Nursing Clinical This clinical course focuses on the nursing management of clients with mental health conditions. Application of theoretical knowledge of psychopathology, psychopharmacology, therapeutic communication, client education, and other treatment strategies are utilized to provide an evidence-based, holistic approach to care for clients with mental health disorders. NURS325C requires 45 hours of clinical time for the semester. Grade Note(s): A grade of B- or better is required to pass this course successfully. Fees: Additional course fees apply. Component Co-requisite(s): NURS 325 and NURS 325C. The lecture, lab (L) and clinical (C) components of each NURS course must be successfully completed during the same semester. All component co-requisites must be repeated if a failing grade is received in any one of them. Prerequisite(s): NURS 101 and NURS 101C; NURS 125, PSYC 101 Co-requisite(s): NURS 126, NURS 217L and NURS 217	1
NURS334	Nursing Care of Adults II This course focuses on the additional development of theoretical knowledge and clinical skills involved in nursing care of the adult patient. Concepts which address prevention, health promotion, disease management, and therapeutic interventions for adults will be continued. Health issues and disease processes commonly experienced by individuals and their families in the adult years will be examined. Emphasis will be placed on the teaching-learning process to promote a state of wellness and also end of life care for the client and family within the practice of the professional nurse. The student will continue to utilize therapeutic communication techniques with clients, families, and all members of the health care team. Additional ethical and legal implications for the nursing profession will be included. Note: A grade of B- or better is required to pass this course Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. *Co	4
NURS334C	Nursing Care of Adults II Clin The student will continue to use the nursing process and critical thinking skills to develop a holistic plan of care for a diverse adult population with various medical or surgical abnormalities in structured settings. Clinical practice experiences will continue to be provided in both outpatient and acute care settings and will focus on knowledge and skills necessary for the competent and compassionate care of adults within the context of their families and community. Additional opportunities to apply theoretical concepts are offered through faculty guided on and off campus experiences in acute care facilities. This course continues to prepare the nursing student to be an effective practitioner of care of the adult patient. NURS 334C requires 180 hours of clinical for the semester. Grade Note(s): A grade of B- or better is required to pass this course successfully. Component Co-requisite(s): NURS 334, NURS 334L and NURS 334C. The lecture, lab (L) and clinical (C) components of each NU	4
NURS334L	Nursing Care of Adults II Lab (2 contact hours) The student will continue to use the nursing process and critical thinking skills to develop medical and surgical nursing skills with demonstration and practical application in the nursing simulation lab. These skills include additional hands-on patient care techniques, communication, and health assessment as applied in clinical practice situations in the process of providing care to adults in a nursing simulation setting. Note: NURS334L requires 2 hours of skills lab each week. A grade of B- or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. *Component Co-requisite(s): NURS334, NURS334L and NURS334C Prerequisite(s): NURS250, NURS250L and NURS250C	1
NURS355	Nursing of Childbearing Family This course identifies the role of the nurse in caring for the maternity client and family. Emphasis will be placed on critical thinking, along with the theoretical content relevant to the mother and neonate’s health care needs. Family planning, well woman health, preparing for pregnancy, fetal development from conception to birth, and both the physiological and psychological processes of pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum care will be areas of focus. Note: A grade of B- or better is required to complete this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. *Component Co-requisite(s): NURS355 and NURS355C Co-requisite(s): NURS370L Prerequisite(s): NURS334, NURS334L and NURS334C	4
NURS355C	Nursing Childbearing Fam Clin This course identifies the role of the nurse in caring for the maternity client and family. It will highlight the role of the nurse in care of the family unit. Emphasis will be placed on critical thinking, along with the theoretical content relevant to the mother and neonate's health care needs. Family planning, well woman health, preparing for pregnancy, fetal development from conception to birth, and both the physiological and psychological processes of pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum care will be areas of focus. Clinical experiences will take place in a variety of care settings, including acute care settings. The student will use the nursing process in the care of the high- and low-risk maternity client and neonate. Students will apply critical thinking skills and therapeutic communication techniques in supportive nursing interventions for the childbearing woman and her family. NURS 355C requires 90 hours of clinical for the semester. Grade Note(s): A grade of B- or bett	2
NURS370	Nursing Care of Children This course identifies the role of the nurse in caring for the developing child from birth through adolescence. Theories and principles of growth and development are discussed in relation to issues along the illness/wellness continuum. Students will apply critical thinking skills and therapeutic communication techniques in preventative and/or supportive nursing interventions for children at risk and experiencing illness. The nursing process is used to examine conditions and describing the role of the nurse in caring for the child and family. Theories of growth and development will be incorporated in developing appropriate anticipatory plans of care for children and families with complex needs. Methods of providing holistic care to the child and family with an emphasis on health promotion, maintenance, restoration or support of death with dignity are discussed. Note: A grade of B- or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.d	4
NURS370C	Nursing Care of Children Clin This course will allow the student to apply concepts learned in the classroom to the care of the maternal/family unit including the birth process through adolescence. The student will use the nursing process to develop holistic plans of care and critical thinking skills to demonstrate application of care of the family unit in the clinical setting. NURS 370C requires 90 hours of clinical for the semester. Grade Note(s): A grade of B- or better is required to pass this course successfully. Fees: Additional course fees apply. Component Co-requisite(s): NURS 370, NURS 370L and NURS 370C. The lecture, lab (L) and clinical (C) components of each NURS course must be successfully completed during the same semester. All component co-requisites must be repeated if a failing grade is received in any one of them. Prerequisite(s): NURS 334, NURS 334L and NURS 334C	2
NURS370L	Nursing Care of Children Lab (2 contact hours) This course will allow the student to apply concepts learned in the classroom to the care of the maternal/family unit including the birth process through adolescence. The student will use the nursing process and critical thinking skills to develop and demonstrate practical application of care of the family unit in the laboratory setting. These skills include hands-on patient care techniques, communication, and health assessment as applied in clinical practice situations in the process of providing care of families. Note: NURS370L requires two hours of skills lab each week. A grade of B- or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. *Component Co-requisite(s): NURS370, NURS370L and NURS370C Prerequisite(s): NURS334, NURS334L and NURS334C	1
NURS415*	Evidence Based Nursing Practice This course will provide information on the theoretical and analytic processes to improve decision-making about the delivery of nursing care to patients or populations. Topics included will be producing, compiling and assessing evidence, use of clinical pathways and guidelines, clinical trials, decision analysis, and outcomes research. The development of a change in nursing practice and strategy for implementing it based upon an evidence based approach will be formulated. Note: A grade of B- or better is required to pass this course successfully. Prerequisite(s): STAT219 *Nursing Pre-Licensure BSN students may take online offerings with permission of the Nursing Department.	2
NURS427	Community Health Nursing (PL) This course focuses on concepts of community and public health nursing. Topics include population-centered risk reduction and health promotion, public health policy, public health emergencies and disasters, and social determinants of health. The course will explore concepts of interprofessional collaboration and strategies for promoting equitable health outcomes. Note: A grade of B- or better is required to pass this course successfully. Component Co-requisite(s): NURS427 and NURS427C Prerequisites: BSN-PL Students: NURS355, NURS355C, NURS370, NURS370L, NURS370C, and NURS315. BSN-C Students: NURS315	3
NURS427C	Comm Hlth Nursing Clinical PL This course provides the student with a basic foundation for the practice of community health nursing. The student will apply the nursing process to the care of individuals, families, and communities, with an emphasis on prevention at all levels. The student will also be introduced to multiple roles of the community health nurse in a variety of settings and application to a collaborative health care model. Note: Any unexcused non-attendance or dismissal from a clinical experience will result in a grade of F. NURS427C requires 90 hours of clinical for the semester. A grade of B- or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. *Component Co-requisite(s): NURS427 and NURS427C Prerequisite(s): NURS355, NURS355C, NURS370, NURS370L and NURS370C	2
NURS433	Leadership in Nursing The course examines the evidence of leadership theory in the management of clients in complex healthcare environments including organizational structures involving finances, communication, information and quality systems. Students will learn about the leadership and management styles that are important to the professional nurse. This course will emphasize prioritization, delegation, and care coordination. The nurse's role in policy development and evaluation will be introduced. Grade Note(s): A grade of B- or better is required to pass this course successfully. Component Co-requisite(s): NURS 433 and NURS 433C. The lecture, lab (L) and clinical (C) components of each NURS course must be successfully completed during the same semester. All component co-requisites must be repeated if a failing grade is received in any one of them. Prerequisite(s): NURS 355, NURS 355C, NURS 370, NURS 370L and NURS 370C	2
NURS433C	Leadership in Nurs Clinical This summative clinical course focuses on the synthesis of nursing knowledge and skills while applying leadership theory in the management of the healthcare environment. Emphasis is on clinical judgment and awareness of leadership styles that are essential to the professional nurse. This 1:1 precepted clinical experience provides opportunities to practice prioritization, delegation, evaluation and coordination of care that ensure readiness for practice upon graduation. Students will demonstrate accomplished clinical judgment in the prioritization and provision of safe, person-centered care that is applicable to a specific assigned clinical site and the given patient population with complex healthcare needs. NURS433C requires 135 hours of clinical practice for the semester. Grade Note(s): A grade of B- or better is required to pass this course successfully. Fees: Additional course fees apply. Component Co-requisite(s): NURS 433 and NURS 433C. The lecture, lab (L) and clinical (C) compo	3
NURS496	Nursing Capstone This course focuses on current healthcare trends and issues related to nursing practice and research. Students will evaluate their personal commitment to the values inherent of the nursing profession. Students will have an opportunity to synthesize their learning experiences throughout the nursing program for future practice in accordance with American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) BSN Essentials. This course incorporates a comprehensive nursing content review program as preparation for the NCLEX-RN examination. Note: A grade of B- or better is required to pass this course successfully. NURS496O will be offered for BSN Completion and Concurrent partnership students only. The O suffix designates a course offering in which the ATI exam requirement for BSN-PL students will not be included. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.	2
NURS217	Health Assessment in Nursing This course prepares the undergraduate nursing student to collect data and perform a complete and thorough client assessment, including history and physical examination. The course emphasizes a holistic approach to assessment. The focus of the four domains of man’s physical, psychological, spiritual, and cultural needs throughout the lifespan are presented. The student will gain an advanced level of competency in health assessment to function in the role of a professional nurse. This course will lay the foundation of advanced assessment skills to enable the student to consider graduate studies in nursing science. Note: A grade of B- or better is required to pass this course successfully. *Component Co-requisite(s): NURS217 and NURS217L Prerequisite(s): BIOL221, BIOL221L, NURS101 and NURS101C	3
NURS217L	Health Assessment Nursing Lab (2 contact hours) This course prepares the undergraduate nursing student to collect data and perform a complete and thorough client assessment, including history and physical examination. The course emphasis is a holistic approach to assessment. The focus of the four domains of man’s physical, psychological, spiritual, and cultural needs throughout the lifespan are presented. Note: This course requires 2 hours of skills lab each week. A grade of B- or better is required to pass this course successfully. Additional course fee(s) apply. *Component Co-requisite(s): NURS217 and NURS217L Prerequisite(s): BIOL221, BIOL221L, NURS101 and NURS101C	1

Which class should I take? When should I take it?

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How can I get credit?

Military personnel who have been honorably discharged and have experienced paramedic level certified medical military training equivalent to LPN training, Medic 68W levels 10 and 20, and Navy Corpsman have the potential to obtain an accelerated nursing degree. Academic credit is available through CLEP, DSST, and placement exams and through military credit transfer.

As of October 2015, Davenport University has begun to partner with the Medical Education and Training Campus (METC) to provide incoming military students with the most advanced standing possible. Every Davenport academic college has worked extensively with the VBSN team and METC to give every military student the highest amount of advanced standing in their major of choice. Davenport University does not give generic academic credit for military credit; rather, the University gives personalized credit to each service member. The Veterans Bachelor of Science in Nursing (VBSN) team and the Medical Education and Training Campus (METC) are dedicated to educating service members and providing them with the highest amount of credit for their military service.

If you are a METC graduate or METC transfer student, view a partial list of the METC transfer credits available here.

Testing Options

CLEP	ACCUPLACER	DSST	Placement Exam
ENGL 109/110	English Placement into ENGL 110 (earn credit for ENGL 109)	ENGL 110	-
MATH 125	Math placement into MATH 135 (earn credit for MATH 125)	-	-
CHEM 150/150L	-	COMM 120	NURS 125
BIOL 110/110L	-	STAT 219	NURS 126
PSYC 101	-	-	NURS 135

Why Davenport?

Davenport University has a long history of educating and helping service members. We’re ranked one of the top 30 military-friendly schools in the nation, and our dedicated Davenport team has received multiple awards, such as Yellow Ribbon, and Got Your 6. Our VBSN team is military, so we can relate to the difficult transition to civilian life, including navigating military benefits. We’ve had the privilege of serving 500+ veterans every year through a variety of services and academic programs. We are here to serve you. Let us show you how.

Some programs require a student to complete a portion of their degree plan off-campus.
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Veterans Bachelor of Science in Nursing

What is the VBSN?

VBSN - Direct Admit

VBSN - Direct Admit Application Steps

Foundations of Excellence

Foundations of Health Professions

Complete the optional Case Management Specialty [HCMS]

Major

Which class should I take? When should I take it?

How can I get credit?

Testing Options

Why Davenport?