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The University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (UM) School of Nursing is one of the best nursing
schools in the nation. UM School of Nursing was recently ranked the number six nursing
school in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. Established in 1891, UM is a forerunner
in nursing education and focuses on caring and serving others, scientific discovery and
the critical study of nursing theory.
Why choose UM School of Nursing?
UM School of Nursing offers many different degree options ranging from the traditional
Bachelors of Nursing (BSN) degree to Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and Doctor of
Philosophy (PhD) degrees. Students learn essential nursing skills in the school's
state-of-the-art simulation laboratory. Clinical experiences are enhanced by some
of the best clinical-mentor preceptors in the nation. Potential nursing students
should be sure to attend an accredited nursing school. UM School of Nursing is accredited
by the Collegiate Commission on Nursing Education and by the Michigan State Board of
Nursing. Recent enrollment figures of the UM School of Nursing reflect a low student
to teacher ratio. Current enrollment is 584 traditional BSN students, 56 second degree
BSN students, 278 Master's (MS) degree students, 58 PhD students and 12 DNP students for
total enrollment of 988. Teaching and guiding these nursing students are 104 total
faculty, including tenure, clinical, research and lecture tracks. UM has one of the
largest living alumni associations in the world with over 480,000 members, 12,000 of
which are also nursing school alumni.
Admissions
Admission to UM School of Nursing is competitive. Students recently admitted to the
traditional BSN program had an average high school GPA of 3.8 and an average ACT
score of 28. UM allows students to apply directly to the nursing school as incoming
freshman, as opposed to other programs that require junior academic standing. Applicants
must complete an online application, write four essays, produce competitive ACT or SAT
scores and provide two letters of recommendation, one from a teacher and one from a high
school counselor.
Graduate school admissions are also competitive. Applicants must have earned a BSN degree
from an accredited school, have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, three letters of
recommendation and an active nursing license. For applicants with a BSN GPA between 3.0
and 3.25, the GRE exam is required. For students wishing to apply to either doctoral
program, the GRE exam is also required. Prior to admission to the DNP program, applicants
must have 1,000 hours of clinical practice in advanced practice nursing.
Degrees and Specializations
UM School of Nursing offers a variety of degree choices. Two types of BSN degrees of are
available, the traditional track and the accelerated track. The traditional track is
designed for students who do not have a prior college degree and want to pursue a nursing
career. The accelerated track is for students who already have a baccalaureate degree in a
non-nursing field and would like to pursue nursing as a second career.
UM boasts a large selection of graduate degrees. Students interested in a master's degree
can choose from a nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, nursing education, health
systems or midwife focus. Nurse practitioner sub-specialties include adult/gerontology
acute or primary care, acute care pediatric, community/public health, family, and pediatric
tracks. Those interested in the nurse midwife track can specialize in midwifery only, or
combine with the family or pediatric nurse practitioner tracks. Clinical nurse specialist
students can choose from adult/geriatric or pediatric acute care tracks. Graduate students
in any master's degree program can also choose to add the Peace Corps international
concentration or the occupational health concentration to their studies.
UM has two options for doctoral nursing study. The PhD program is offered for students
interested in nursing research and science. The DNP option is for students who already
hold a master's degree to further their careers as advanced practice nurses and expert
clinicians.
Tuition and Fees
Because UM is a public university, tuition rates vary based on residence status. Rather
than being charged per credit, tuition is determined by full-time or part-time attendance.
For full-time status, students pay the same tuition whether they take 12 credit or 18 credits.
For the traditional and accelerated BSN programs, tuition and fees range from $44,800 for
residents to $136,248 for non-residents for students taking the maximum 18 credits per
semester. These figures do not include books, supplies, room or board. Graduate degree
programs vary in required credits from 45 to 74 based on chosen specialty. UM charges
$9,920 for residents and $20,058 for non-residents for 9 graduate credits. Total masters
degree programs may cost $49,600 to $79,360 for residents and $101,290 to $160,464 for
residents, not including books, supplies, room or board.
UM School of Nursing offers several different types of financial aid to help make education
more affordable. The nursing school provides several different types of scholarship to its
students. Scholarships are available based on academic merit, financial need or both. Students
who are enrolled in the UM School of Nursing Honors Program receive a scholarship throughout
the length of the program, in addition to other benefits. The UM School of Nursing alumni
group also provides scholarships to students. In addition to the scholarships, PhD students
are also eligible for Research Investigator Awards.
UM School of Nursing is a top nursing school choice. It's excellent reputation in nursing
education and wide variety of degree and specialization options make it a highly desirable
place to get a nursing education. Nurses graduating from UM School of Nursing are well
prepared to enter this exciting and rewarding career field. Whether students are looking
to start a nursing career or to work toward a graduate degree, UM School of Nursing should
be given strong consideration.
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