Michigan RN to MSN / Masters in Nursing Programs
(found programs from 15 schools)

Master's-prepared advanced practice nurses (APNs) are an important part of the healthcare system in Michigan. As of January 2010, the state had 6486 licensed APNs, or nurses who have received a specialized MSN degree and possess national certification in their area of expertise.

The vast majority of Michigan's APNs - over half - are nurse practitioners. Most specialize in primary care services for families and adults; approximately one-third are employed by hospitals, while another third works in ambulatory medical clinics. Many provide essential health care services in medically underserved areas of the state. A full 70 percent of the state's NPs are over the age of 45, though, leading to concerns about the future. Michigan healthcare experts predict a strong continued need for primary healthcare providers in the future, and hope that young nurses step up, obtain master's degrees and take the place of their soon-to-be-retired colleagues.

Master's-prepared certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) are also an important part of the healthcare team in Michigan. In over two-thirds of Michigan's rural counties, CRNAs are the only providers of anesthesia care.

Clinical nurse specialists, MSN-prepared nurses who work with patient populations, often work in psych/mental health, oncology, geriatrics and women's health in Michigan.

MSN programs for Michigan nurses include:

• Grand Valley State University. Located in Grand Rapids, Grand Valley offers full and part-time MSN options, and helps prospective students locate the financial resources to fund graduate school. Grand Valley offers a generalized Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) MSN program.
• Wayne State University. Wayne State, located in Detroit, offers a wide variety of master's-level nurse practitioner and clinical nurse specialist programs. However, due to the popularity of their programs, not all of them are accepting new students at any given time. Check with the university prior to applying to see if your desired specialty is accepting new students.

Below is a list of all the accredited schools with campus locations in Michigan that offer MSN programs.