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 Berrien Springs, MI 49104 | Calvin College 3201 Burton Street Grand Rapids, MI 49546 | Davenport University Mable Engle Bldg. 415 E. Fulton Street Grand Rapids, MI 49503 | Eastern Michigan University 311 Marshall Ypsilanti, MI 48197 |
| Ferris State University 200 Ferris Drive Big Rapids, MI 49307 | Finlandia University 601 Quincy Street Hancock, MI 49930 | Grand Valley State University 1 Campus Drive Allendale, MI 49401 | Hope College 35 E. 12th Street Holland, MI 49423 |
| Lake Superior State University 650 Easterday Ave. Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 | Madonna University 36600 Schoolcraft Road Livonia, MI 48150 | Michigan State University A230 Life Sciences Building East Lansing, MI 48824 | Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI 49855 |
| Oakland University 428 O’Dowd Hall Rochester, MI 48063 | Saginaw Valley State University 7400 Bay Road University Center 48710 | University of Detroit – Mercy 8200 West Outer Drive Detroit, MI 48219 | University of Michigan – Flint 303 East Kearsley Rm. 516 CROB Flint, MI 48502 |
| University of Michigan 400 N. Engalls #1320 Ann Arbor, MI 48202 | Wayne State University 5557 Cass Avenue Detroit, MI 48202 | Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI 49008 |
Michigan Board of Nursing Approved Associate’s Degrees in Nursing
| Alpena Community College 666 Johnson Street Alpena, MI 49707 | Baker College – Cadillac 9600 13th Street Cadilac, MI 49601 | Baker College Clinton Township 34950 Little Mack Avenue Clinton Township, MI 48035 | Baker College Muskegon 1903 Marquette Ave Muskegon, MI 49442 – 1490 |
| Baker College of Owosso 1020 South Washington Owosso, MI 48867 | Baker College of Flint 1050 West Bristol Road Flint, MI 48507 – 5508 | Bay de Noc Community College 2001 N. Lincoln Road Escanaba, MI 49829 | Davenport University 3555 East Patrick Road Midland, MI 48642 |
| Davenport University 27650 Dequindre Road Warren, MI 48092 | Delta College University Center 48710 | Glen Oaks Community College 62249 Shimmer Road Centreville, MI 49032 | Gogebic Community College E4946 Jackson Road Ironwood, MI 49938 |
| Grand Rapids Community College 143 Bostwick Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503 | Henry Ford Community College 5101 Evergreen Road Dearborn, MI 48128 | Jackson Community College 2111 Emmons Road Jackson, MI 49201 | Kalamazoo Valley Community College 6767 West O Ave. Kalamazoo, MI 49009 |
| Kellogg Community College 450 North Ave. Battle Creek, MI 49017 | Kirtland Community College 10775 N. St. Helen Road Roscommon, MI 48653 | Lake Michigan College 2755 E. Napier Ave. 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 | Mid-Michigan Community College 1375 S. 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 S. 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 |
| Wastenaw 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 |
(Source: Michigan Board of Nursing)