Nursing Department

Programs offered by the Mable Engle Nursing Program

Undergraduate

Graduate

Fall 2021 Nursing Applications are available now through NURS CAS.

Please contact an admissions representative for details on how to apply or select application process below for instructions on how to apply to the DU Nursing program.

Application Process

Before beginning the application process, we recommend you review the Davenport University application, the DU Nursing paper application (BSN completion & concurrent students only) and/or the NursingCAS application information as well as talk with an Admissions Representative to ensure you are ready to apply.

Applicants are responsible for ensuring that all required documents are received prior to the published deadline date for candidate consideration. All application materials become the sole property of the Davenport University - Mable Engle Nursing Program.

General Information for the Nursing CAS Application

The NursingCAS application will require you to electronically fill out the application, submit an essay, provide the email addresses of your two recommenders, and enter other demographic information. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Before Beginning Your Application, You May Find It Helpful To:

Request your official transcripts be sent from your school(s) directly to the Davenport University Registrar at electronictranscripts@davenport.edu or by mail at: Davenport University Registrar, 6191 Kraft Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512

Identify the names to provide your Letters of Reference. Also secure accurate email addresses for both references who will complete and return the NursingCAS reference form electronically to NURS CAS.
Have a credit/debit card number ready for payment of the NursingCAS application fee when you’re ready to submit your application.

Undergraduate Fee:

First Program $50.00, Each
Additional Program $35.00

Graduate Fee:

First Program $70.00, Each
Additional Program $40.00

For questions related to the NursingCAS application, please contact NursingCAS support at 617-612-2880, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm Eastern Standard Time, or at: nursingcasinfo@nursingcas.org.

Admission Deadlines for fall 2021:

BSN Completion

BSN Concurrent

Rolling admissions. (Accepted throughout the year.)

BSN Pre-Licensure

Winter 2022 - W.A. Lettinga Campus Only

Early deadline is 6/4/2021

Regular deadline is 8/2/2021.

Fall 2021 (NursingCAS applications open August 13th)

Friday, November 13, 2020 - early admission deadline
Monday, February 15, 2021 - regular admission deadline
*Additional dates will be added if there are seats available

Decisions will be communicated approximately 2 weeks after the deadline, via email.

Practical Nurse (PN) diploma and High School Direct Admit

Master of Science in Nursing

(MSN)

Fall 2021 (NursingCAS applications open August 13th)

Friday, November 13, 2020 - early admission deadline
Monday, February 15, 2021 - regular admission deadline
*Additional dates will be added if there are seats available

Decisions will be communicated approximately 2 weeks after the deadline, via email.

Applicants are reviewed monthly on a first-come-first-served basis.

Additional program NOTES:

Only complete applications will be reviewed by the Nursing Admissions Committee. Decisions made by the Committee are final.
Students will be asked to complete a criminal background check, after acceptance in the program. This will take place in your first semester. The policies, procedures and form related to the criminal background check are displayed in the COHP Appendix A-4.

Admission Requirements:

Official Transcripts sent from your school(s) directly to the Davenport University Registrar at electronictranscripts@davenport.edu or by mail.

Davenport University Registrar

6191 Kraft Ave SE

Grand Rapids, MI 49512

Two References- Submit to Nursing CAS under Supporting Information section you will find a link to email your references forms.
Personal Statement- Submit to Nursing CAS under Program Materials.

Approximately 500 words in length and demonstrate critical thinking, describe any previous experiences or examples to help support your statement. It should address "What will make me successful in Davenport's Nursing Program.”

ATI TEAS 6 Exam - For more information on the TEAS test and registration please refer to this page /college-health-professions/student-information/teas

TEAS scores will upload from ATI to the DU Registrar upon completion of the exam at a DU testing site. Students that test elsewhere will send official transcripts to the DU Registrar via ATI.

Background Information - Submit to Nursing CAS under the Personal Information section, please answer the required questions

Application Process:

NEW STUDENTS Apply to Davenport University at /apply(To obtain a student ID number)
ALL STUDENTS Apply to Davenport University Nursing program through NursingCAS (The Centralized Application Service for Nursing Programs). The application process, instructions, required documents, supplemental information, and fees are described on the NursingCAS web page: www.nursingcas.org

Fall 2018 Nursing Application will be available August 25, 2017

NursingCAS Questions:

For questions related to the NursingCAS application, please contact NursingCAS support at 617-612-2880, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm Eastern Standard Time, or at: nursingcasinfo@nursingcas.org
Frequently asked Questions http://help.unicas.com:8888/nursingcasHelpPages/frequently-asked-questions/index.html
Application Example http://www.nursingcas.org/application-instructions/application-example/

Nursing Department

Mable Engle Nursing Programs

The Mable Engle Nursing Programs (Nursing Program) comprises one of the four divisions within the College of Health Professions. The Nursing Programs include MSN, BSN-Completion, Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Pre-licensure (BSN-PL) and Diploma in Practical Nursing (PN). There are currently four locations throughout Michigan for in-seat instruction, as well as online, offering the Nursing curriculum. The program is offered in Grand Rapids, Warren, Lansing and Midland. The composition of the nursing student body at each location reflects its surrounding community in terms of race and ethnicity.

For more information, please refer to the Davenport University Undergraduate Catalog, Graduate Catalog and the College of Health Professions Handbook.

Faculty and Staff

Work for Davenport

At Davenport, we're always looking for the best and brightest to join our teaching team. Our students benefit from learning from professionals working in the field.

We have a number of positions open for adjunct faculty at several of our campuses for Spring/Summer and Fall semesters. Help future nursing students "get where the world is going" and apply to be an adjunct today.

Join Our Team

Associate Dean: Amy Stahley PhD, RN

Department Chair for Nursing: Tracy Alberta, MSN, RN

Lettinga

Associate Department Chair: Deb Bosworth, MSN, RN

Campus Faculty:

Janine Blakeslee Ed.D., RN, CNE

Margaret Smith, MSN, RN

Julie Polanic, MSN, RN

Amanda Alemdar

Cassandra Cummings, DNP, RN, CPNP-PC

Heather Kooiker