Overview
Michigan came under United States control after the War of 1812. It is known for its over 3,000 miles of shoreline along four of the five Great Lakes and is home to the United States auto industry. Nursing is one of the few fields in the state in which jobs are still plentiful.
Nursing Education in Michigan
Michigan students have almost 60 nursing schools to choose from. The many programs vary from diplomas and associate degrees to bachelor’s and graduate degrees. The state and private philanthropic groups offer many types of scholarship programs for nursing students. There are both merit and need-based awards, and some require recipients to sign a contract with a local health care facility..
Outlook for Nursing in Michigan
The mean hourly wage for Michigan RNs is a little under $31.00. The outlook for RNs in the state is considered good as there are too few nurses to fill the current and future vacancies. LPNs may find jobs a bit scarcer, with the average pay at $20.75, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook 2010 edition.
Some of the top employers of Registered Nurses in Michigan include Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital, University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers, Henry Ford Hospital, and Saint John Hospital and Medical Center.
Nursing Degree Programs in Michigan
Transition programs for nurses:
Graduate programs for nurses:
- All Masters in Nursing Programs in MI
- All DNP and PhD in Nursing Programs in MI
- All Nurse Practitioner Programs in MI
Entry level nursing programs:
