The University of Michigan occupies a position of unique
leadership among the nation's universities in research and
scholarly achievement. We strive to welcome, respect and nurture
a diverse body of students, faculty and staff while creating an
intellectual community in which creativity and productivity are
fostered. Since its founding one hundred and eighty years ago,
the University of Michigan has been committed to providing an
education that challenges students to become deeply and actively
engaged in pursuit of understanding--an understanding of society,
of the natural world and of themselves.
Trends in health care are changing at unprecedented rates.
Delivery of care is moving from hospitals to communities. Health
promotion and disease prevention are taking on renewed
importance. The need for care of the chronically ill is
increasing as people live longer. Acute and critical care needs
are becoming far more complex.
In response, the demand for nurse practitioners, nurse midwives
and other advanced practice nurses is rapidly escalating. The
need for practitioners at all levels is accompanied by a growing
need for nurse faculty and nurse scientists.
At the University of Michigan School of Nursing, we are working
to meet these challenges. We cannot remain static. We must build
upon our successful programs, adding new initiatives to address
today's pressing needs. Guided by our mission--through education,
research and service--we are discovering new ways to improve
people's health and quality of life.
The University of Michigan offers direct admission to the School
of Nursing in your freshman year and a liberal education
balancing nursing courses with humanities, social and biological
sciences. It also offers a wide variety of clinical study sites
including the world renowned University of Michigan Hospitals.
Upon graduation, you will be prepared for RN licensure and
practice as a nursing generalist; you will also be well prepared
to train for an advanced degree.
Accelerated Second Career Nursing Program (BSN)
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The 12-month Accelerated Second Career Nursing program is
intensive, full-time and innovative in format. Students complete
a BSN degree and prepare for the registered nurse NCLEX licensing
exam after 12 months of full-time study. This accelerated program
replaces the former 20-month second career program.
RN-to-BSN and RN-to-BSN-to-MSN Programs
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These programs are designed to allow working RNs the opportunity
to pursue advanced degrees through part-time, late afternoon and
early evening studies, with minimum disruption to their lives.
Classes are designed to prepare RNs for management, patient
education, and home and community care-giving positions.
Master of Science Programs
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The School of Nursing offers both master's and post-master's
programs in a wide range of advanced practice specialties. Three
dual degree interdisciplinary programs are also offered with
other schools at the university. The following are the three
specialty/concentration areas available:
Acute, Critical & Long Term Care Programs
- Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) (master's
& post-master's)
- Psychiatric-Mental Health CNS (master's & post-master's)
- Gerontology CNS (master's & post-master's)
- Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (master's &
post-master's)
- Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (master's &
post-master's)
- Gerontological Nurse Practitioner (master's &
post-master's)
Health Promotion & Risk Reduction Programs
Community Health Nursing provides broad experience in
community-oriented, population-specific nursing interventions.
- Adult Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care (master's &
post-master's)
- Family Nurse Practitioner (master's & post-master's)
- Occupational Health Nursing CNS
- Community Care/Home Health CNS
Parent-Child Nursing is based on the premise that health
care for women, children and adolescents should focus on normal
development and the promotion of good health as well as the
provision of curative interventions.
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (master's & post-master's)
- Nurse Midwifery CNM (master's and post-master's)
- Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (post-master's only)
Nursing Business & Health Care Systems Administration
Programs
- Nursing Business and Health Systems
- Dual Degree in Nursing and Business Administration (MS/MBA)
- Dual Degree in Nursing and Health Services Administration
- Dual Degree in Nursing and Information Systems
PhD and Postdoctoral Programs
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The doctoral program prepares nurses to contribute to developing
the empirical and theoretical base of nursing practice through
research. The program also prepares students to assume leadership
roles in education, professional nursing organizations, health
service systems and other health-related enterprises. Education
at the doctoral level builds upon and extends content acquired at
the baccalaureate and master's levels and emphasizes theory
development and research skills. Students may be admitted
post-bachelor's or post-master's. PhD students may select from
among the following concentrations:
- Health Promotion/Risk Reduction
- Bio-Behavior
- Nursing Systems
- Women's Health
Postdoctoral students may choose from among the following
concentrations:
- Health Promotion/Risk Reduction
- Neurobehavior/Cognition
NEW! Certificate in Nursing Education (CNE)
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Recently the School of Nursing initiated a Certificate in Nursing
Education (CNE). Students enrolled in either the master's program
or the PhD program can elect to complete the requirements for the
CNE. Individuals currently not enrolled in one of the graduate
programs can complete the CNE as a post-master's or
post-doctorate option.