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Nursing at ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ College, Grand Rapids, Michigan

The University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) offers a full-time, 4-year direct admit Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ College (AQ). This unique partnership with ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ College and Trinity Health Grand Rapids provides the opportunity to complete liberal arts and supportive coursework at AQ taught by ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ faculty. All nursing coursework is taught by UDM faculty. The program is 100% in Grand Rapids. Students gain hands on clinical experience at Trinity Health Grand Rapids and several other facilities throughout Grand Rapids. Students graduate with a BSN from the University of Detroit Mercy. The program at Detroit Mercy is accredited by the .

Since nursing students are technically UDM students, they are not eligible to participate on ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ College athletic teams.

 

Direct Admit Program

Enter the Nursing program straight out of high school. With the direct-admit program, you are assured of your spot in the University of Detroit Mercy nursing program right out of high school rather than waiting two years to compete for a spot, as is typically the scenario at schools without the direct-admit format. With direct admission, you’ll begin your first year of college knowing you are a Nursing student.

 

Same Program. Different Campus.

UDM also offers a . It provides the opportunity for freshman and transfer students to earn the same BSN entirely in Detroit.

 

It's Time to Find Your Purpose

Career Preparation based on experience

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Steps for Nursing Applicants

 

Join us in the UDM nursing program at ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ College by following these simple steps.View the Checklist

 

IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES

Quick Facts: Registered Nurses
2023 Median Pay $86,070 per year
$41.38 per hour
Typical Entry-Level Education Bachelor's degree
Work Experience in a Related Occupation None
On-the-job Training None
Number of Jobs, 2023 3,300,100
Job Outlook, 2023-33 6% (Faster than average)
Employment Change, 2023-33
197,200

 

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Graduates are thankful for direct admission into the program and the small class sizes that allowed them to form personal relationships with professors.

 

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