Michigan LPN to RN (ADN/BSN) Programs
(found programs from 23 schools)

Over 130,000 RNs are licensed in Michigan, and there's room for more. Over 3,000 new RNs graduate each year but to keep up with demand, the Michigan Center for Nursing reports that approximately 200 more are needed yearly.

Michigan's RNs earn an annual mean wage of about $64,000, and plenty of professional opportunities are available. About 75 percent of RNs in the state work in hospitals, with 83 percent of nurses providing direct patient care. As health care delivery changes and the population ages, positions in long-term care, doctor's offices, and home health will be expanding throughout the state.

To help meet demand, initiatives are growing to provide more LPN to RN programs in Michigan. Several community colleges across the state offer ADNs, and a few four-year universities have an LPN to BSN option. Many have some online components, but distance-learning options for these specific programs are scarce. Paying for your education can come from federal aid or in the form of tuition reimbursement from your employer - especially hospitals and long-term care facilities. The Michigan Nursing Students Association has lists of available awards and scholarships. Find out more by contacting the Michigan Board of Nursing, Michigan Nurses Association, or Michigan Health and Hospital Association.

Sample LPN to RN programs in Michigan

Grand Rapids Community College (Grand Rapids, MI). GRCC offers a variety of class formats and schedules. LPNs may obtain advanced standing status based on their work experience, previous classes, and results of challenge exams.

Madonna University (Livonia, MI). In 1937, Madonna University was founded by the Felician Sisters of Livonia and is a Catholic university. Nursing courses are offered in a hybrid format.

Mott Community College (Flint, MI). Out of 1200 community colleges in the U.S., The Aspen Institute named MCC as one of the top 10. LPNs may waive up to 10 credits of nursing classes.