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Philosophy: Mabel Engle Program of Nursing

Nursing is both a science and an art. For that reason, professional nursing practice here at Davenport University is supported and defined by Sister Callista L. Roy's Adaptation Model, as well as though applied sciences and the humanities.

Within the framework of Roy's Adaptation Nursing Theory, we define ‘health' and ‘person' as two integral components of our educational focus. The nursing process provides a framework for critical thinking skills and is the primary problem-solving method used in the curriculum to educate students in evidence-based holistic nursing practice.

By gaining understanding of basic human needs, the student nurse learns to promote wellness, prevent illness and restore health in all dimensions of life, including physical, intellectual, emotional, sociocultural and spiritual. Nursing care also facilitates healthy coping patterns for those near the end of life.

Apply to the Nursing Program

Davenport offers four programs in the Mable Engle Program of Nursing.

Practical Nurse (PN) diploma program
PN-RN Associate Degree
RN-Bachelor's Degree Completion program
Bachelor of Science, Nursing (BSN) Pre-Licensure program

For these programs, additional forms must be submitted along with your application. Use the Admissions Checklist (below) to help make sure you've got everything covered. We've also provided the forms you need, plus a link to Davenport's online application.

Admissions Checklist (BSN Pre-Licensure)
Essay Form
Letters of Recommendation Form
Apply Online

All official transcripts must be sent from the originating schools directly to:

Davenport University Registrar
415 Fulton St. E.
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-5926

Note: All application materials submitted are considered final. No revisions will be accepted.

For assistance in completing the application process, contact an Admissions Representative at the appropriate location.

If you have been convicted of a felony or certain misdemeanors, this may preclude you from participating as a student in some clinical sites. In addition, you may not be allowed to take the NCLEX examination (state board licensing exam).

Nursing Program Locations

Davenport University offers Nursing Programs at our locations as shown:

Name	Address	Programs Offered
Dearborn	4801 Oakman Blvd. Dearborn, MI 48126 (313) 581-4400 1-800-585-1479 Fax: (313) 581-4480	BSN RN Completion AAS Nursing RN Practical Nursing Diploma
	Driving Directions From I-696 East Take the Lodge Freeway (M-10 South) to the Southfield Freeway (M-39 South). Exit at Michigan Avenue. From Michigan, turn right on Oakman Boulevard. Davenport is on the right. From I-696 West Take I-75 south to I-94 West. Exit at Michigan Avenue, then turn left on Oakman Boulevard. Davenport is on the right. From I-94 East Take the Michigan Avenue exit and turn left onto Michigan. Turn left on Oakman Boulevard. Davenport is on the right. From I-275 South Take I-94 east to the Michigan Avenue exit. Continue on Michigan, then turn left on Oakman Boulevard. Davenport is on the right. From M-39 (Southfield Freeway) North or South Exit at Michigan Avenue East and drive 2-1/2 miles to Oakman Boulevard. Turn right (south) onto Oakman. Davenport is immediately on the right (west) side. From I-75 North or South Exit at I-94 West and drive about 6 miles to the Michigan Avenue exit. Exit at Michigan Avenue West. Turn left (or south) onto Oakman Boulevard. Davenport is immediately on the right (west) side.
Grand Rapids - Fulton St.	415 Fulton St. E. Grand Rapids, MI 49503-5926 (616) 451-3511 1-800-632-9569 Fax: (616) 732-1145	BSN Pre-Licensure BSN RN Completion
	Driving Directions From the North Take US 131 south toward Grand Rapids. Merge onto I-196 East (Exit 86A) toward Lansing. Take the College Exit (Exit 78) and turn right (south) on College. Take College to Fulton and take a right (west). Davenport is on the right (north). From the South Take US 131 north toward Grand Rapids. Merge onto I-196 East (Exit 86A) toward Lansing. Take the College Exit (Exit 78) and turn right (south) on College. Take College to Fulton and take a right (west). Davenport is on the right (north). From the East Take I-96 toward Grand Rapids. Take I-196 to Downtown Grand Rapids. Take the College Exit (Exit 78) and turn left (south) on College. Take College to Fulton and take a right (west). Davenport is on the right (north). From the West Take I-196 toward Grand Rapids. Take the College Exit (Exit 78) and turn right (south) on College. Take College to Fulton and take a right (west). Davenport is on the right (north).
Midland	3555 E. Patrick Road Midland, MI 48642 (989) 835-5588 1-800-968-4860 Fax: (989) 835-8363	BSN RN Completion AAS Nursing RN Practical Nursing Diploma
	Driving Directions Take US 10 west to the Midland exit-Business US 10. Take the first exit, Waldo Rd., and turn right onto Patrick Rd. Davenport will be on your left.
Warren	27650 Dequindre Road Warren, MI 48092 (586) 558-8700 1-800-724-7708 Fax: (586) 558-7868	BSN RN Completion AAS Nursing RN Practical Nursing Diploma
	Driving Directions From the North or South Take I-75 to the 11 Mile Road exit and turn east (left from the north, right from the south). Take 11 Mile to Dequindre Road and turn left. Davenport is about 1/4 mile north of 11 Mile on the east side of the street. From the East Take I-696 to the Dequindre Road exit and turn right. Davenport is on Dequindre about 1/4 mile north of 11 Mile, on the right side of the street. From the West Take I-696 to the Dequindre Road exit and turn left. Davenport is on Dequindre about 1/4 mile north of 11 Mile, on the right side of the street.

Online Option

The BSN RN Completion program also is offered as an DU Online/in-seat combination program, saving you time and allowing you to maintain full-time employment while you complete your classes.