Nursing Programs
Become a Nurse at Davis & Elkins College
Preparing you to lead. Inspiring you to make a difference.
Welcome to the Davis & Elkins College Division of Nursing!
In this division, our nursing programs live out the D&E way every day. Nursing instructors get to know you like family – your name, your course load, interests and career aspirations – and work hard to help you reach your professional goals.
Speaking of goals – getting a job is certain to be top of your list! D&E’s RN-BSN program boasts a 100% Job Placement Rate 3 years running, and a 100% job placement rate for our ASN program as well.
How do we do it? We invest in you.
If you’re involved in student organizations or athletics, we work around your busy schedule.
We connect you with the medical community through the D&E Student Nursing Association (DESNA), and through our partnership with Davis Medical Center, a strong partner that provides you with state-of-the-art facilities and tools for dynamic hands-on learning.
D&E nursing students are leading the way in this exciting and fulfilling field. Learn from our division chair, Dr. Huixin Wu, below.
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Davis & Elkins Adds Accelerated BSN Program
The new accelerated Bachelor of Science in nursing program allows students to complete their degree in three years instead of four.
The addition of the program is made possible by a grant from West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s Nursing Workforce Expansion Program to prepare nurses to meet the future health care needs in the Mountain State.
For more information, call the D&E Office of Admission at 304-637-1230 or email admissions@dewv.edu.
Looking for financial support while you’re in college and a guarantee of employment when you graduate?
You’re in luck! Davis & Elkins College and Mon Health System Inc. hold a partnership that provides scholarships to help with tuition, textbooks and academic fees. Once you graduate, a career is waiting for you in the Mon Health System.
The Mon Health Scholars program is open to students entering the associate’s or bachelor’s degree programs as well as those transitioning from LPN to ASN.
Financial Aid for ASN Students – We Have that Covered!
Deciding to earn your Associate in Science degree in nursing comes with one less worry, thanks to a partnership between Davis & Elkins College and Davis Health System. Qualifying students can get financial support and gain employment once they graduate.
The Davis Medical Center Nursing Healthcare Scholarship is available to all students admitted into the Davis & Elkins College Associate in Science nursing program and who are in good academic standing with the College. It is required that students maintain a 2.75 GPA. Students receiving the scholarship agree to a work commitment with DHS. Amounts, up to a maximum of $15,000, vary depending on the number of years students are willing to commit to employment and financial need.
supporting nursing students to achieve their dreams
The Aspiring Nurse Program at WVU Medicine provides financial and human-centered support to nursing students enrolled at Davis & Elkins College.
Nursing students accepted into the program will receive up to $25,000 over the course of four semesters, including a sign-on bonus upon hire in exchange for a three-week work commitment following graduation.
Dale Harlan, ’21, A.S.N.
What Path Will You Take?
I highly recommend D&E Nursing as the school of choice to obtain your bachelor’s degree. The campus is beautiful, the nursing program is phenomenal, the teachers are great, and the nursing staff are like family. If I had a choice to obtain my bachelor’s degree – D&E would be my number one choice. The D&E nursing program rocks and helped mold me into the nurse I am today.
A Message from Dr. Huixin Wu, Chair, Division of Nursing
Dear prospective nursing student
Being a nurse over 20 years, I’m thrilled to see more caring and enthusiastic young people who want to help those in need, advocate for our patients, and improve the population health of our community, our country, and the whole world. Here is what awaits you in this exciting profession:
- As a nurse, you’ll be trusted. According to Gallup’s annual poll, nursing has been the most trusted profession in the U.S. every year for nearly two decades.
- You’ll be rewarded for your work. Based on 2017 data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median national salary for RNs (with a bachelor’s degree) is $70,000.
- A bachelor’s degree opens the most possibilities. With a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (BSN), you could work at a Magnet hospital or in the military; function as a nurse manager, case manager, research nurse, and more. (See below.)
- However, it is challenging to become a successful nursing student. That’s why we offer two-year ASN, one-year online RN-BSN, and four-year BSN program options to fit your life, finances, and career development needs.
If you enjoy studying in a private NCAA Division II college with a beautiful rural campus, many recreational opportunities, super friendly faculty and staff, and a small faculty-student ratio, Davis & Elkins College is a good fit for you.
We are here to help you to make your nursing dream come true. Please feel free to contact my colleagues or me if you want to explore the potential of your future nursing career. See contact information below. We look forward to hearing from you!
Sincerely,
Dr. Huixin Wu, DNP, MBA, RN, CCRN, CCNS
Chair – Division of Nursing | Director -Bachelor’s Nursing Programs | Associate Professor of Nursing
Choose the Right Program for You
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
BSN program graduates emerge prepared to serve and lead in hospitals, home care services, the military and educational settings. Exciting opportunities include management, research and case management.
Prepare for Graduate Studies
A BSN is a prerequisite for graduate programs, through which you could become an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), such as:
- Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM)
- Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP)
- Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
Or pursue other nursing career choices, such as informatics nurse, forensic nurse, nurse scientist, and nursing professor.
D&E provided the foundation from which I have built my nursing career. The exceptional staff and culture at the College prepared me for my current role as an advanced practice nurse practitioner. From the valuable education to lifelong friendships I developed there, Davis & Elkins College will always hold a special piece of my heart. – Chris Reece, MSN FNP-C
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)
This opens doors to new opportunities and increased pay (compared to LPN-level roles) in hospitals, home care services, private practice doctor’s offices and insurance providers.
“I would recommend D&E’s nursing program to anyone interested in becoming a RN. The ratio of students to professor was small, which was extremely helpful when I needed extra help understanding something. They cared about my performance and I was not just a number. I’m so very thankful for the experience I had as a nursing student at D&E.” – Cassie Shiflet, RN, Class of 2013
RN to BSN Online
This NLN CNEA-accredited program is fully online, requiring only two courses at a time per 8-week period so you can earn your BSN within a year.
“I obtained both my Associate’s and my Bachelor’s in Nursing from D&E. Being a non-traditional student and going back to school for my second career was challenging. Having attended courses at other institutions, I was impressed by the quality and commitment of the nursing professors to teach and mentor their students. There was not one time when any of them would not drop what they were doing to assist a student. The high expectations and requirements of the program guarantee that each student is receiving a solid nursing foundation.” – David Gidley, BSN, RN & Senior Charge Nurse, Emergency Department, Class of 2012
You will also emerge prepared to take on graduate studies. See “Prepare for Graduate Studies” under Bachelor of Science in Nursing above for benefits of a graduate degree.
Learn More About the D&E Division of Nursing
Philosophy guiding nursing education at D&E
History of our division
Core competencies we develop in our students
Externship opportunities
Accreditation information
D&E Division of Nursing Mission
In concert with D&E’s mission to “prepare and inspire students for success and for thoughtful engagement in the world,” the Division of Nursing seeks to provide its students with a personalized quality education designed to prepare its graduates to practice as registered nurses and to provide a foundation for lifelong learning and future professional development.
What Employers Are Saying…
I have found that the graduates from D&E are committed, professional, and prepared post-graduation. the nursing department faculty at d&e are superb and truly care about their individual students and their success! as my alma mater, d&E holds a special place in my heart
