BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING • 121-134 CREDITS • NUR COM BSN
(COMPLETION PROGRAM)
This program is designed for currently licensed registered nurses who are seeking a bachelor’s degree in nursing. 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.
Preadmission Requirements:
Must possess a current active unencumbered and unrestricted Registered Nurse License
Must have at least a cumulative GPA of 2.5 from previous nursing program
Must provide a copy of a current, approved CPR card
Transfer/Advanced Standing Credit
60 credit hours of transfer credit will be granted for the completion of an associate-level nursing program with a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher
30 credit hours of advanced standing credit will be granted for successful completion of the NCLEX
*A grade of C+ or better is required for successful completion of all BIOL and CHEM courses required in the nursing program.
** Students who are not proficient in computer usage (internet searching, word processing, keyboarding skills) are encouraged to take BITS101 Computer Essentials, CISP100 Introduction to Computers or CISP111 Requirements Planning and Development (3 credit hours).
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree requirements must be met based on the catalog year of acceptance to the BSN Completion Program.
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
This course will provide the fundamentals of statistical analysis as it applies to health care research. The student in this course will also develop a fundamental understanding of the research process with emphasis on critical reading of published research. 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.
Co-requisite(s): ENGL311
Prerequisite(s): STAT219
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.
BSN Completion students only.
This course is the combination of the NURS317 lecture and lab classes. This class is NOT for Pre-licensure BSN students. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
This course will introduce students to scholarship in nursing practice. Students will learn how to locate, appraise, synthesize the evidence, and translate that evidence into practice by writing a practice-change proposal.
Grade Note(s): A grade of B- or better is required to pass this course successfully.
Prerequisite(s): COMM 120, ENGL 110, NURS 250, NURS 315 and STAT 219
This course will provide the undergraduate 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 Roy conceptual model of nursing provides the framework for the care of the client as an adaptive community. 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. NURS420Y is offered online in a ten week format and requires 90 hours of clinical for the semester. 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.
Prerequisite(s): NURS315
This course will focus on the management and leadership roles of the baccalaureate nurse. The student will utilize decision-making tools of management and leadership to guide a multidisciplinary team through complex and evolving health care situations. 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.
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. Note: Additional Course Fee(s) apply: See fee details at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
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
This course develops the written and presentation skills necessary for success in professional, supervisory, or managerial positions. Emphasis on communication in both on-paper and digital media is included. Students also learn to use a variety of formats, styles, and delivery systems to achieve the clear, concise, and professional communication required to communicate in global markets. To stress the importance of workplace communication, students create a major professional document as a team. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL110 and COMM120
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
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
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
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
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