Nursing
Care for Others
Grow and make a difference in a rewarding healthcare career.
The Division of Nursing at Davis & Elkins College provides a personalized, quality education that prepares graduates to practice as registered nurses and establishes a foundation for lifelong learning and professional development. Whether you are starting your nursing career or advancing it as a working registered nurse (RN), D&E offers a program that fits your life, your schedule, and your goals.
Through D&E’s partnership with Vandalia Health Davis Medical Center, you gain access to state-of-the-art facilities and dynamic, hands-on clinical learning from day one. You’ll also benefit from small class sizes, faculty who know you by name, and clinical partnerships that connect classroom learning to real-world practice.
The curriculum is organized around the QSEN Competencies (Quality and Safety Education for Nurses), ensuring you develop the skills needed to provide safe, patient-centered, evidence-based, collaborative, and technology-informed care. The BSN program holds dual accreditation from the NLN Commission on Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN-CNEA) and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), ensuring you will meet the highest standards in the profession.
Our 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.
Associates Programs (A.S.N.)
Associate of Science in Nursing — Two-Year Program
In-Person or Hybrid
The two-year Associate Degree Nursing program provides a strong foundation in nursing theory and clinical practice. For specific requirements, refer to the Undergraduate Course Catalog.
Courses
What We Offer
- Introduction to Nursing
- Transition Seminar (for LPNs and transfer students)
- Disruptions in Health I
- Introduction to Nutrition
- Introduction to Pharmacology
- Pharmacology
- Medical Terminology
- Disruptions in Mental Health
- TEAS Prep Course
- Maternal-Newborn Nursing & Women’s Health
- Nursing Care of Older Adults
- Disruptions in Health II
- Management of Care
- Disruptions in Health III
- Nursing Concept Synthesis
LPN to Associate of Science in Nursing (A.S.N.)
Three-Semester Program (in-person)
Licensed Practical Nurses can advance to a Registered Nurse credential through this accelerated pathway. For specific requirements, refer to the Undergraduate Course Catalog.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.)
Four-Year Program (in-person)
The four-year bachelor’s degree program is accredited by both the NLN Commission on Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN-CNEA) and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Courses
What We Offer
- Introduction to Nursing
- Disruptions in Health I, II & III
- Nutrition
- Introduction to Pharmacology
- Pharmacology
- Medical Terminology
- TEAS Prep Course
- Maternal-Newborn Nursing & Women’s Health
- Nursing Care of Older Adults
- Management of Care
- Disruptions in Mental Health for BSN
- Nursing Concept Synthesis
- Health Assessment for BSN
- Community Nursing for BSN
- Evidence-based Practice
- Nursing Leadership
- Nursing Capstone for BSN
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.)
Three-Year Program (in-person or hybrid)
The accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program allows students to complete their degree in three years instead of four and is offered in-person or hybrid. This program is made possible by a grant from West Virginia’s Nursing Workforce Expansion Program.
Online RN to B.S.N. Degree Completion
One-Year Program (online)
Designed for working RNs, this online program allows associate degree or diploma nurses to earn a baccalaureate degree within 12 months. The program emphasizes leadership and management skills, evidence-based practice, and the current health care system. D&E’s RN-BSN program boasts a 100% job placement rate for three years running.
Careers in Nursing
A bachelor’s degree in nursing opens a wide range of professional doors, qualifying you for positions in hospitals, military nursing, management, research, and specialized clinical roles.
- Career paths for D&E nursing graduates include:
- Registered Nurse (hospital, long-term care, community settings)
- Nurse Manager / Charge Nurse
- Case Manager
- Research Nurse
- Community Health Nurse
- Critical Care Nurse
- Maternal-Newborn Nurse
- Mental Health Nurse
- Military Nurse
- Graduate study in advanced practice nursing (Nurse Practitioner, CRNA, CNS, CNM)
What Our Alumni Say
“My experience in the D&E nursing program was something that I am so grateful for. It was challenging and rewarding, and I am so thankful I had professors that both pushed me and supported me throughout my time at D&E. I learned so much from all the hands-on experience I received in clinicals and SIM lab that prepared me for the next steps in my career. I also met some of my best friends through the program, whose support helped me grow and thrive in the program.”
– Ashlyn Zapach, BSN, RN, Class of 2025, WVU Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Nurse
Why Nursing at D&E
By offering multiple program formats — two-year ASN, three-year accelerated BSN, four-year traditional BSN, and online RN-BSN completion — D&E meets you where you are and prepares you for wherever you want to go. D&E nursing graduates are employed across West Virginia and the region, with employers consistently praising their commitment, professionalism, and preparedness.
With our small faculty-to-student ratio, instructors will get to know you by name and invest deeply in your success. Clinical training is enriched by D&E’s partnership with Vandalia Health Davis Medical Center, which provides state-of-the-art facilities and real-world experience from the earliest stages of the program.
Accreditation
The associate degree nursing program at Davis & Elkins College is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and board-approved by the West Virginia RN Board. The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners is Continuing Accreditation.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 | Atlanta, GA 30326 | (404) 975-5000 | acenursing.org
West Virginia RN Board
5001 MacCorkle Ave. SW | South Charleston, WV 25303 | (304) 744-0900 | rnboard@wv.gov
Accreditation status reflects the College’s commitment to high standards, evidence-based decision-making, and continuous improvement in nursing preparation.