NMC Transfer Guide - MTA
To: Davenport University - University Center
Program: RN to BSN Nursing Accelerated Program
This concurrent program, in which students will be enrolled two years at NMC and a third year at Davenport University gives nursing students a faster, less expensive path to BSN. Davenport has offered a robust and high-quality nursing program since 2006. This program is designed for currently registered nurses who are seeking a bachelor’s degree in nursing as well as currently enrolled ADN students at NMC. This program is approved by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.
Davenport University- Campus Director NMC University Center Contact Information:
- Zach Whitaker: zach.whitaker@davenport.edu, (616) 732-1180 or (231) 995-1825
Meet with the program advisor above to clarify Davenport requirements. The final 31 credits (10 classes) in this program must be completed at Davenport University. Zach can also help you with concurrent enrollment, if you are currently enrolled in NMC’s ADN program and would like to take Davenport classes in the summer semesters.
Davenport BSN Program Information
General Admission Criteria
Prospective students are encouraged to apply and send the FAFSA to Davenport University in the first semester of their ADN program.
BSN students have a two part admissions process at DU.
- General Admission: Submit online application (no application fee) and send official transcripts.
- Nursing Admission: Submit nursing application, two professional/academic recommendation forms and a statement of purpose.
- Concurrent students must have a 3.0 CGPA and submit their ADN acceptance letter.
- Completion students must have a 2.5 CGPA and submit their RN licenses.
Nursing applications material is submitted online at:
Concurrent students are those that are currently enrolled in the NMC nursing program, but have not yet completed the ADN or earned the RN License. Completion students are those that have completed the NMC nursing program with their ADN and have an unencumbered RN License.
Basic Requirements:
The following courses will complete requirements for the ADN program at NMC. Students are strongly encouraged to stay in contact with their Davenport Advisor for any program updates.
|
Academic Area |
Credits |
|---|---|
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Communications |
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ENG 111 English Composition |
4 |
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ENG 112 English Composition |
4 |
|
Humanities |
|
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Group 1 Humanities Course |
3 |
|
Natural Science |
|
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BIO 227 Human Anatomy & Physiology I |
4 |
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BIO 228 Human Anatomy & Physiology II |
4 |
|
Social Science |
|
|
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
|
Math Competency |
|
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Placement into MTH 121 College Algebra or higher with qualifying test scores or completion of MTH 111 Intermediate Algebra or MTH 120 Mathematical Explorations (2.0 grade or higher. Must have been completed within 5 years of program entry.) |
3–4 |
|
Nursing Specialty Requirements |
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HAH 100C Informatics Essentials |
1 |
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HNR 101 Fundamentals of Nursing Lecture |
4 |
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HNR 102 Fundamentals of Nursing Clinical |
4 |
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HNR 106 Pharmacology I |
1 |
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HNR 107 Pharmacology II |
2 |
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HNR 125 Lifespan Nursing Lecture |
5 |
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HNR 126 Lifespan Nursing Clinical |
5 |
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HNR 241 Advanced Maternal Child Nursing Lecture |
3 |
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HNR 242 Advanced Maternal Child Nursing Clinical |
2 |
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HNR 221 Acute Care Nursing I |
1.5 |
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HNR 222 Acute Care Nursing II |
1.5 |
|
HNR 248 Acute Care Nursing Clinical |
4 |
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HNR 251 Mental Health Nursing Lecture |
2 |
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HNR 252 Mental Health Nursing Clinical |
1 |
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HNR 261 Nursing Management |
3 |
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HNR 262 Nursing Management Clinical |
4 |
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HPD 110 BLS for Health Care Providers |
0.2 |
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Total NMC Credits |
70 |
These courses represent the entire NMC ADN program. Students are encouraged to apply to the Davenport program as soon as they receive acceptance into the ADN program. Some Davenport courses can be completed before the RN License & ADN are complete.
|
Class |
Credits |
|---|---|
|
BIOL 312 Pathophysiology** |
4 |
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ENGL 311 Professional Writing** |
3 |
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HLTH 101M Introduction to Health Careers** ^ |
0 |
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STAT 219 Introduction to Biostatistics ** |
3 |
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HLTH 401 Health Care Research** |
3 |
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NURS 315 Health Promotion and Education |
3 |
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NURS 317Y Health Assessment in Nursing |
4 |
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NURS 415 Evidence Based Nursing Practice |
2 |
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NURS 420Y Community Health Nursing/Clinical |
4 |
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NURS 421Y Nurse Manager & Leader/Clinical |
3 |
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NURS 496O Senior Nursing Seminar |
2 |
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Total Required Davenport Credits |
31 |
** Courses can be taken prior to completing ADN/earning RN License. These courses must be taken at Davenport University to meet residency requirements. If a student plans to transfer in the NMC equivalent course, they will be required to take an additional Davenport course to reach a total of 31 Davenport credits.
^ HLTH 101 needs to be repeated each academic year in the Davenport program. This course includes the required criminal background check and drug screen.
Davenport University recognizes the work and skills required to successfully pass the NCLEX. Students should submit the RN license as soon as it is earned. This license represents 30 credits in the Davenport RN to BSN program.
The Davenport BSN Completion and Concurrent programs are under the umbrella of the BSN program and are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The initial accreditation was awarded on February 2, 2014 with a reaccreditation completed on March 11, 2019. The next site visit is planned for spring of 2029.
Updated February 15, 2023