Comments about Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Pre-Licensure - At the institution - Grand Rapids - MI - Michigan
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Objectives
The purpose of the bachelor’s degree nursing program at Davenport University is to prepare the graduate with the skill and knowledge necessary to function in the role of the professional nurse through the use of critical thinking, advanced assessment skills, communication, collaborating practices, applied research, self-directed learning, leadership and management skills, systems thinking, and professional development.
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Entry requirements
This program is designed for high school graduates, students who have completed general education requirements in Health Studies, as well as students who possess a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from an accredited institution who have chosen to pursue a career as a professional nurse.
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Course description
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Pre-Licensure - Bachelor of Science - 123 credits
This program prepares graduates for nursing practice of patients and their support systems across the continuum of care and in communities. Program seats are limited and entry is competitive. Students are admitted to the program based on their cumulative GPA (ACT score for high school graduate applicants), letters of professional recommendation, and a personal essay. Students who meet admissions criteria will be provisionally admitted to the program pending completion of the Criminal Background Check (CBC) and Drug Screen (DS) components of HLTH 101 (to be completed during the first semester of study).
