Registered Nursing (RN) Programs in Michigan
The first step in becoming a Registered Nurse in Michigan is to complete an approved nursing education program. You can obtain this goal by getting a 4 year Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree, Associate Degree in Nursing or earning a Nursing diploma. The average RN salary in Michigan is $76,710 a year, or $37 an hour.[contentblock id=25]
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program which most health care providers prefer, generally includes the first two years of general education courses and classes such as anatomy, introduction to psychology, general chemistry and nutrition. The last two years are focused on core-curriculum classes including pharmacology, community health, mental health, clinical leadership, nursing and therapeutics.
The Associates Degree in Nursing takes two years to complete and typically offers the advantage of college level academic and professional instruction in the classroom and clinical areas. The Nursing diploma pathway, which is the least popular option, is obtained by studying nursing for several years while working in a hospital alongside other nurses and under the supervision of a nurse educator.
The nursing field is a great career choice in Michigan as it is one of the strongest industries in the state. Driven by high demand, pay for Registered Nurses has been steadily increasing over the years and some nurses even report securing a signing bonus from some employers. The benefits of entering a nursing program in Michigan are: job security due to a high demand for Registered Nurses currently and into the future, flexibility which gives Registered Nurses the opportunity to work in numerous facilities such as hospitals, Doctor’s offices, community health clinics, correctional facilities, government agencies and the personal satisfaction of caring for and helping others.
Essential skills needed to become a successful Registered Nurse are being caring, empathetic, showing compassion, the ability to handle stress, maintaining composure under difficult circumstances, great judgment and decision making, critical thinking, detail oriented, excellent communication skills and a pleasant personality. Some responsibilities of a Registered Nurse include evaluating patients, administering medication under the supervision of a doctor, monitoring and tracking vital signs, iv placement, gathering blood work, educating patients and the public on a variety medical conditions, treating patients and assist with rehabilitation, keeping records of symptoms and progress, and providing emotional support to patients and their families. No two days are the same for a Registered Nurse as different situations occur everyday, so be prepared to enjoy a career that is challenging as well as extremely rewarding.
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Michigan Associates Degree RN Programs
Alpena Community College
666 Johnson Street
Alpena, MI 49707
Baker College Auburn Hills
1500 University Drive
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Baker College Cadillac
9600 13th Street
Cadillac, MI 49601
Baker College of Clinton Township
34950 Little Mack Avenue
Clinton Township, MI 48035
Baker College of Muskegon
1903 Marquette Avenue
Muskegon, MI 49442
Baker College of Owosso
1020 South Washington
Owosso, MI 48867
Baker College of Flint
1050 West Bristol Road
Flint, MI 48507
Bay de Noc Community College
2001 N Lincoln Road
Escanaba, MI 49829
Davenport University
27650 Dequindre Road
Warren, MI 48092
Delta College
1961 Delta Road
University Center, MI 48710
Glen Oaks Community College
62249 Shimmel Road
Centreville, MI 49032
Gogebic Community College
E4946 Jackson Road
Ironwood, MI 49938
Grand Rapids Community College
143 Bostwick Avenue NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Henry Ford Community College
5101 Evergreen Road
Dearborn, MI 48128
ITT Canton
1905 South Haggerty Road
Canton, MI 48188
Jackson Community College
2111 Emmons Road
Jackson, MI 49201
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
6767 West O Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Kellogg Community College
450 North Avenue
Battle Creek, MI 49017
Kirtland Community College
10775 N St Helen Road
Roscommon, MI 48653 |
Lake Michigan College
2755 E Napier Avenue
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Lansing Community College
422 N Washington Square
Lansing, MI 48933
Macomb County Community College
44575 Garfield Road
Mt Clemens, MI 48044
Michigan Community College Virtual Learning Collaborative
10775 N St Helen Road
Roscommon, MI 48653
Mid-Michigan Community College
1375 South Clare Ave
Harrison, MI 48625
Monroe County Community College
1555 Raisinville Road
Monroe, MI 48161
Montcalm Community College
2800 College Drive
Sidney, MI 48885
Mott Community College
1401 East Court Street
Flint, MI 48503
Muskegon Community College
221 South Quarterline Road
Muskegon, MI 49442
North Central Michigan College
1515 Howard Street
Petoskey, MI 49770
Northwestern Michigan College
1701 East Front Street
Traverse City, MI 49686
Oakland Community College
7350 Cooley Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48327
St Clair County Community College
323 Erie Street
Port Huron, MI 48061
Schoolcraft College
18600 Haggerty Road
Livonia, MI 48152
Southwestern Michigan College
58900 Cherry Grove Road
Dowagiac, MI 49047
Washtenaw Community College
4800 E Huron River Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Wayne County Community College
8551 Greenfield
Detroit, MI 48228
West Shore Community College
3000 N Stiles Road
Scottville, MI 49454 |
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Accredited Michigan RN Schools
See our complete list of qualified RN nursing education programs in the state of Michigan. The schools listed here offer pre-licensure nursing programs that meet the registered nursing education requirements set forth by the Michigan State Board of Nursing. The two most common types of RN programs are: two-year Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) and four-year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN). Although the schools listed on this page are accredited by the Michigan Board of Nursing and approved by the state of Michigan, they might not be accredited by national organizations such as the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). Individuals should check to see if the state-approved nursing school they are considering also enjoys national accreditation status if they are seeking a school with both accreditations.
Michigan Bachelor Degree RN Programs
Andrews University
3976 Rose Drive
Berrien Springs, MI 49104
(269) 471-7771
Calvin College
3201 Burton Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 526-6000
Davenport University
Mable Engle Building
415 E Fulton Street
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 451-3511
Eastern Michigan University
311 Marshall
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 487-1849
Ferris State University
200 Ferris Drive
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 591-2000
Finlandia University
601 Quincy Street
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 482-5300
Grand Valley State University
1 Campus Drive
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 331-5000
Hope College
35 E 12th Street
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 395-7860
Lake Superior State University
650 Easterday Ave, Sault Ste
Marie, MI 49783
(906) 632-6841
Madonna University
36600 Schoolcraft Road
Livonia, MI 48150
(734) 432-5300
Michigan State University
A117 Life Sciences Building
East Lansing, MI 48824
(517) 353-4827
Northern Michigan University
New Science Facility, Room 2301
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 227-1000
Oakland University
428 O’Dowd Hall
Rochester, MI 48063
(248) 370-2100
Saginaw Valley State University
7400 Bay Road
University Center, MI 48710
(989) 964-4000
Siena Heights University
1247 E Siena Heights Drive
Adrian, MI 49221
(517) 263-0731
University of Detroit – Mercy
8200 West Outer Drive
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 993-1044
University of Michigan – Flint
303 E Kearsley, Room 516 CROB
Flint, MI 48502
(810) 762-3234
University of Michigan
400 N Ingalls #1320
Ann Arbor, MI 48202
(734) 764-1817
Wayne State University
5557 Cass Avenue
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 577-4082
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 387-8150
Resources for Nurses and Nursing Students in Michigan
Michigan Board of Nursing
Michigan Nurses Association
Michigan Nurses Foundation Scholarships
Michigan Nursing Scholarships & Grants
Michigan Center For Nursing Scholarships
Johnson & Johnson Nursing Scholarship
Henry Ford Health Nursing Careers
Remote Nurse Jobs in Michigan |
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