Nursing at Davenport University

The Bachelor's in Nursing Pre-Licensure (BSN) program is perfect for students with no prior nursing experience. Upon acceptance, you're guaranteed a seat in our nursing program. You'll begin clinicals and nursing-related courses earlier in your education. 

Take your career and earning potential to the next level. The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program builds upon your existing BSN, knowledge base and expertise while equipping you with skills desired in today's advanced nursing roles.

The BSN Completion program is well suited for students with existing nursing experience. We'll put your bachelor's degree on the fast-track to advance your career in nursing.

Nursing is in the family with sisters Elizabeth Overbeek Buresh, Veronica Overbeek and Melinda Overbeek Conklin.  And it is topped off with their mother, Dawn Overbeek, also a nurse at Holland Hospital, serving as a leadership preceptor for nursing students. 

Nationwide, there’s a shortage of healthcare professionals, and that need is expected to grow. Davenport University is addressing the talent gap head on making now the best time to seek a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.

We asked the leaders of our nursing program to share the three biggest mistakes they see applicants making and how those applicants could have avoided their missteps. To ensure you put your best foot forward on your nursing school application, check out their tips in this article.

Helping people manage health conditions related to Agent Orange exposure may not be an everyday occurrence for most health care professionals. However, this is just one of many specialized experiences that professionals working at a veteran’s clinic have every day. And these experiences are now helping a select group of junior- and senior-level Davenport nursing students prepare for a career in primary care nursing.