University of Michigan

Nursing Programs Offered

Accelerated BSN Programs
BSN Programs
Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nursing - Master's degree
Nursing Administration - Master's degree
Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nursing - Master's degree
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing - Master's degree
Public Health/Community Nursing - Master's degree
RN Programs
RN to BSN Programs
RN to MSN Programs

BSN Program Details

Academic excellence makes a difference in the field of nursing. That's why the foundation of the University of Michigan's Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program is a curriculum that balances nursing courses with humanities as well as social and biological sciences. With an Honors Program for high-achieving students, a low student-faculty ratio, and a distinguished faculty versed in both teaching and research, the UM's School of Nursing provides a learning environment ideal for undergraduate success. Plus, as a benefit of studying at the large and consistently top-rated University of Michigan, our students have access to resources that support and extend their academic exploration including a sophisticated library system, progressive computer technology and support, and extensive study abroad opportunities.

MSN Program Details

The master's programs offered by U-M's School of Nursing form the staging ground for nursing leaders in current and emerging health care systems. Critical study of theory, a cutting-edge curriculum relying on the most current findings, challenging clinical practice that starts semester one, authoring groundbreaking research that uses state-of-the art technology - our scholarly and specialized graduates live up to the title of "the leaders and best."

Within the learning process, we value and support the development of a multi-cultural perspective which we believe prepares our advanced degree nurses to practice in the care of diverse individuals, families, groups, and communities regardless of care setting. Additionally, we privilege proficient utilization of research findings and so students complete coursework in inferential statistics and research methods, eventually creating, executing, and analyzing their own scientific study in a subject related to their particular interests in the field of nursing.

Consistent with the School's Philosophy of Nursing, the master's Degree programs are designed to prepare graduates to:

-Expand knowledge and expertise in a specialty area of nursing
-Investigate various theories related to the practice of nursing
-Examine health issues and care delivery systems with regard to their implications for nursing
-Evaluate nursing roles and their articulation with other health care roles in the planning and delivery of health care
-Gain advanced knowledge in related physical, social and behavioral sciences and humanities
-Develop abilities in facilitating collegial relationships in the planning and delivery of health care and conduct of collaborative research
-Engage in directed scholarly study
-Develop knowledge and skills in planning and implementing data/evidence-based change in nursing practice and health care delivery systems
-Assume leadership roles in clinical nursing, teaching, or management, from a strong theory, evidence, and practice base
-Develop skills in analyzing the social, political, ethical, technological, economic, and professional issues and their implications for nurses, nursing, and health care
-Value the diversity of people of different genders, sexual orientation, ages, races, cultures, religions, nationalities, and beliefs and the ways in which these affect health and health care delivery

Accelerated BSN Program Details

The University of Michigan School of Nursing offers an accelerated BS in Nursing -- referred to as our Second Career Program (SCP) -- that is specifically designed for bright and motivated candidates who already have a bachelor's (BA,BS, BGS) or higher advanced degree and want to make a career shift into the dynamic and growing field of nursing. Because of its accelerated format, the SCP relies on an intensive, full time, and innovative curriculum: in only 12 months, through rigorous coursework and clinical practice at a variety of locations including the University of Michigan Health System -- one of the nation's largest health science centers --, Second Career Program graduates complete a BSN degree and prepare for the Registered Nurse NCLEX licensing exam, positioning them to enter the nursing profession with superior training and highly-regarded credentials.

Doctor of Nursing Practice Program Details

The DNP has been designed with a focus on advanced practice and leadership roles, with a particular emphasis on translational techniques for evidence-based practice. The DNP program is unique and distinguished from the PhD Program in the School of Nursing in terms of program objectives as well as curriculum. The DNP offers a clinically focused curriculum to prepare expert clinicians and has been structured to award a professional degree.

Graduates of the program will meet outcome competencies and upon completion of the program will be able to:

-Design and evaluate new models of care based on integration of theoretical and empirical knowledge from nursing and related disciplines
-Translate evidence to guide practice and improve outcomes of care
-Analyze data which predicts and explains variations in practice
-Provide inter-professional leadership within an increasing complex health care delivery system
-Prepare leaders to use information systems and technology to support and improve patient care and health care systems
-Prepare leaders to direct and deliver high quality, cost-effective care
-Shape health policy and systems of health care in the local, regional, state, national, and international forums
-Perform independently at the most advanced level of ethical specialty nursing practice