Michigan State University offers a traditional, four-semester, 120-credit-hour, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program and an accelerated version of the program for students who already hold a degree in another discipline. Students must complete a pre-nursing curriculum that includes writing and general science classes. Courses in the program include statistics, childbearing family care, human development, organic chemistry and microbiology. Students entering the 14-month accelerated degree program must have a 2.75 cumulative grade point average in course work completed toward their existing bachelor's degree.
Michigan State University
College of Nursing
A117 Life Sciences Building
East Lansing, MI 48824-1317
517-353-4827
800-605-6424 (toll-free)
msu.edu
Monroe Community College offers an on-line LPN to RN associate's degree bridge program to Michigan and Northwest Ohio residents in partnership with the Michigan Community College Virtual Learning Collaborative (MCCVLC). The program leads to an Associate Degree of Applied Science in Nursing, or A.A.S. Upon completion of 26 credit hours in general education classes such as English composition, anatomy and psychology, students complete 63 additional credit hours in core nursing classes. These include obstetrics, mental health, nursing leadership, nursing assessment and care of adults. Students must complete prerequisite course work before admission, including anatomy and physiology. Students who did not complete their LPN program at Monroe Community College must also have at least 2,080 hours of clinical experience.
Monroe Community College
1555 S. Raisinville Rd.
Monroe, MI 48161
734-242-7300
monroeccc.edu
Oakland Community College admits up to 216 students annually into its 63.5-credit hour, Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (A.A.S.) degree program. Classes include foundations of nursing, pharmacology, integrated physical assessments, nursing for adults, children and families, mental health and behavior. Students also must complete clinical rotations at one of 15 area hospitals and clinics. Students must apply for enrollment in the program by December 15 with a counselor at either the Highland Lakes or Southfield campus. Additional program requirements include a professional liability policy, physical examination and medical history that includes current immunizations and a TB (tuberculosis) test, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification, drug screen, criminal background check and nurse entrance test (NET), which students must complete before beginning clinical rotations.
Oakland Community College
2480 Opdyke Rd.
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
248-942-3333
oaklandcc.edu