Nursing Schools in Michigan - MI
Select a program of interest to find schools:
- CNA Training in Michigan
- LPN Programs Approved by the Michigan Board of Nursing
- Associate's Degrees in Nursing Approved by the Michigan Board of Nursing
- Baccalaureate (BSN) Programs Approved by the Michigan Board of Nursing
- RN to BSN Programs in Michigan
- RN to MSN Programs in Michigan
- MSN Programs in Michigan
- Nurse Practitioner Programs in Michigan
- DNP Programs in Michigan
- Featured Post-Licensure Programs
Michigan nursing programs have been turning away hundreds of overly qualified applicants in recent years due to the shortage of nursing faculty at nursing schools and teaching hospitals. Michigan’s nursing shortage has been growing ever since. This should not be taken as a negative. Much attention is being dedicated to solving the shortage and with the recent recession, how to solve the shortage of jobs for new graduates from nursing programs. These issues won't be resolved overnight.
Online Nursing Schools in Michigan
Nursing schools in Michigan have been working closely with the state of Michigan to find solutions to the shortage of nurse educators and the nursing shortage impacting the state. The result has been a focus on increasing admittance to nursing programs in the state, development of additional clinical sites and incentives for becoming nursing faculty. Becoming a Nurse in Michigan can be a rewarding and challenging path. The competitiveness for nursing program spots as well as for jobs is a testament to what this field offers and should continue to offer.
This site features online and campus based nursing schools in Michigan. The online nursing programs are CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) accredited and offer an excellent alternative to the wait lists at many of the Michigan campus based nursing programs. An online nursing program offers courses that are nearly identical to campus programs and clinical rotations at the same teaching institutions. These online nursing schools offer RN to BSN and MSN programs including a nurse educator certificate for those already holding an MSN or in the process of earning their MSN.
The University of Phoenix School of Nursing has nine campus locations in Michigan offering BSN and MSN programs for registered nurses. The University of Phoenix School of Nursing is an arm of one of the country’s largest private universities.
Michigan Nursing Job Outlook and Salary Information
The job outlook for nurses in Michigan is very promising due in large part to the nursing shortage plaguing the state. Nurses can pretty much draw up their own contract at most Michigan hospitals or any health care agency for that matter. Those nurses holding their BSN are in the highest demand. A BSN in nursing is becoming a standard requirement at most hospitals in Michigan and is a must have if you are looking to advance your career and continue to earn higher salaries or pursue a specialty.
Salary.com reports that the median annual salary for a staff nurse (RN) in Detroit is $65,973, in Grand Rapids $61,298, in Lansing $62,475. Nursing salaries in Michigan will depend on location, experience and specialty.
Michigan Board of Nursing Approved Baccalaureate Programs (Registered Nurse Programs)
Andrews University |
Calvin College |
Davenport University |
Eastern Michigan University |
Ferris State University |
Finlandia University |
Grand Valley State University |
Hope College |
Lake Superior State University |
Madonna University |
Michigan State University |
Northern Michigan University |
Oakland University |
Saginaw Valley State University |
University of Detroit - Mercy |
University of Michigan - Flint |
University of Michigan |
Wayne State University |
Western Michigan University |
Michigan Board of Nursing Approved Associate's Degrees in Nursing
Alpena Community College |
Baker College - Cadillac |
Baker College Clinton Township |
Baker College Muskegon |
Baker College of Owosso |
Baker College of Flint |
Bay de Noc Community College |
Davenport University |
Davenport University |
Delta College |
Glen Oaks Community College |
Gogebic CommunityCollege |
Grand Rapids Community College |
Henry Ford Community College |
Jackson Community College |
Kalamazoo Valley Community College |
Kellogg Community College |
Kirtland Community College |
Lake Michigan College |
Lansing Community College |
Macomb County Community College |
Mid-Michigan Community College |
Monroe County Community College |
Montcalm Community College |
Mott Community College |
Muskegon Community College |
North Central Michigan College |
Northwestern Michigan College |
Oakland Community College |
St. Clair County Community College |
Schoolcraft College |
Southwestern Michigan College |
Wastenaw Community College |
Wayne County Community College |
West Shore Community College |
(Source: Michigan Board of Nursing)