According to the Michigan Center for Nursing, Michigan has about 131,235 licensed RNs as of January 1, 2010, with about 82 percent working in nursing or related fields. The majority of Michigan RNs work in a hospital setting - in either inpatient or outpatient departments. Other areas of significant employment include home health, skilled nursing facility/long term care, and physician offices. License renewal in Michigan requires 25 hours of continuing education every two years with one hour of pain and symptom management.
About 64 percent of Michigan RNs have associate degrees or diplomas, while about 39 percent have BSN degrees. Nationally, about 36 to 37 percent or RNs have BSN degrees. A degree can prepare you for additional opportunities in health management of specified populations and leadership in health care organizations. The RN to BSN path has never been easier, and Michigan RNs have a variety of choices available to them.
Programs to consider:
- University of Michigan (Detroit). The RN to BSN program can be completed through part-time study at several locations including the McNichols campus, Grand Rapids/Muskegon locations, and in partnership with various health care systems. The program offers classes in health promotion, risk reduction, and healthcare economics. Online and on-site options are offered.
- Northern Michigan University (Marquette). The RN to BSN program can be completed full-time or part-time, with applications accepted twice yearly. Some classes are offered online. The program includes classes in nursing care of populations, leadership and management, and transition into professional practice. Enrollment is limited.
- Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti). A writing intensive course is a requirement of this program. Some courses may be available online. Course offerings include nursing research, community health nursing, health assessment, and nine hours of essentials of professional nursing practice. A minimum of thirty hours must be earned at EMU.
Listed below are all of the nationally accredited RN to BSN programs with campus locations in Michigan.
 Baker College
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 University of Phoenix
ONLINE RN TO BSN PROGRAMSCampus Location(s): Multiple LocationsAccreditation: CCNE accreditedRN to BSN Programs:
RN to BS in Nursing |
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Andrews University (Berrien Springs, MI)
Program Name: BS Completion for Registered Nurses Program
Accreditation: NLNAC accredited
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Davenport University (Grand Rapids, MI / Midland, MI / Warren, MI)
ONLINE RN TO BSN PROGRAMS
Program Name: BSN-RN Bachelor’s Completion
Accreditation: NLNAC accredited
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Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI)
ONLINE RN TO BSN PROGRAMS
Program Name: Registered Nurse/BS in Nursing Completion Program
Accreditation: CCNE accredited
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Ferris State University (Big Rapids, MI)
ONLINE RN TO BSN PROGRAMS
Program Name: RN to BSN Completion Program
Accreditation: NLNAC accredited
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Finlandia University (Hancock, MI)
Program Name: RN to BSN
Accreditation: CCNE accredited
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Grand Valley State University (Grand Rapids, MI)
Program Name: RN/BSN Program
Accreditation: CCNE accredited
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Lake Superior State University (Sault Sainte Marie, MI)
ONLINE RN TO BSN PROGRAMS
Program Name: RN to BSN Program
Accreditation: NLNAC accredited
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Madonna University (Livonia, MI)
Program Name: RN to BSN
Accreditation: CCNE accredited
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Michigan State University (East Lansing, MI)
ONLINE RN TO BSN PROGRAMS
Program Name: BSN for Registered Nurses Program
Accreditation: CCNE accredited
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Northern Michigan University (Marquette, MI)
ONLINE RN TO BSN PROGRAMS
Program Name: RN to BSN Program
Accreditation: CCNE accredited
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Oakland University (Rochester, MI)
ONLINE RN TO BSN PROGRAMS
Program Name: RN to BSN Completion Program
Accreditation: CCNE accredited
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Rochester College (Rochester Hills, MI)
ONLINE RN TO BSN PROGRAMS
Program Name: RN to BSN Program
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Saginaw Valley State University (University Center, MI)
Program Name: RN to BSN Program
Accreditation: CCNE accredited
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Siena Heights University (Adrian, MI)
Program Name: RN to BSN Program
Accreditation: CCNE accredited
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Spring Arbor University (Grand Rapids, MI / Kalamazoo, MI / Lansing, MI / Spring Arbor, MI)
Program Name: RN to BSN Program
Accreditation: CCNE accredited
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University of Detroit Mercy (Detroit, MI)
ONLINE RN TO BSN PROGRAMS
Program Name: RN-BSN Completion Program
Accreditation: CCNE accredited
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University of Michigan-Flint (Flint, MI)
ONLINE RN TO BSN PROGRAMS
Program Name: RN/BSN Program
Accreditation: CCNE accredited
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Wayne State University (Detroit, MI)
Program Name: RN-BSN Completion Program
Accreditation: CCNE accredited
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Western Michigan University (Kalamazoo, MI)
Program Name: RN Completion Program
Accreditation: CCNE accredited
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