University of Michigan

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.

The School of Nursing

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.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program

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)

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

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

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

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)

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.

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