GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Davenport University announced today that it is working to address the
national nursing shortage by expanding its nursing program. For the
first time ever, 64 students will be accepted into the bachelor of
science in nursing (BSN) program for the winter 2020 semester.
With over 50 percent of the RN workforce reporting themselves as age 50
or older in a 2017
survey conducted by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing
and the Forum of State Nursing Workforce Centers, there are no signs the
demand for registered nurses (RNs) will slow. As the demand for RNs
continues to grow with more nurses retiring each year and an aging
population in need of health care, nursing schools must adapt to meet
the needs of employers.
To replace these nurses and fill newly created positions, the Bureau of
Labor Statistics has projected a need for over
200,000 new RNs each year through 2026. At the same time, nursing
schools across the U.S. are experiencing issues expanding their programs
due to difficulty finding qualified faculty and available clinical space.
“We have worked hard to expand our BSN program and will continue to do
so,” said Karen Daley, dean of the College of Health Professions for
Davenport University. “Studies have shown strong connections between
nursing staffing levels and patient safety, so it’s critical that we
continue to do whatever we can to address the nursing shortage.”
With large numbers of experienced nurses retiring also comes a
substantial loss of expertise. This has created rising employer
demand for baccalaureate-educated nurses. Nurses with a BSN earn more
money, are better trained in specialty areas and are increasingly
favored by employers. To best prepare its students, Davenport University
focused on creating a BSN class to begin in January 2020.
Davenport University BSN graduates:
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Have a 94 percent pass rate for the National Council Licensure
Examination (NCLEX) exam – three percentage points higher than the
national average - Reported a 100 percent employment rate within six months of licensure
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Are taught by expert-level nurse educators while gaining hands-on
experience through affiliate hospitals and health care systems
Qualified applicants will be admitted to Davenport’s BSN program on a
first come first served basis until all 64 seats are full. Applications
will be reviewed on three distinct dates – June 3, August 5 and
September 1. Get more information about Davenport’s BSN program and
admissions process at davenport.edu/nursing2020.
About Davenport University
Founded in 1866, Davenport is a private, non-profit university serving
about 7,500 students at campuses across Michigan and online. With
tuition among the lowest of all private universities in the state,
Davenport provides high academic quality, small class sizes,
conveniently located campuses, faculty with real-world experience and
more than 60 dynamic undergraduate and graduate programs addressing
in-demand careers in business, technology, health professions and urban
education. More information is available at www.davenport.edu.
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