Department of Nursing

DEPARTMENT OF NURSING MISSION STATEMENT

 The Department of Nursing provides:

  • Quality student-centered undergraduate and graduate education for men and women in pursuit of excellence in nursing practice, leadership and scholarship.
  • A focus on culturally competent care as the foundation for all theoretical and clinical learning experiences.
  • Interdisciplinary local, state, and global partnerships that promote health and prevent disease for people of all ages across the lifespan.

 

Margaret M. Andrews, PhD
Director and Professor of Nursing

  

IT'S A GREAT TIME TO BE A NURSE!

Opportunities for nurses are abundant and are evolving in numerous challenging directions.  At one time, nurses were primarily prepared for work in hospitals.  Today, a large variety of rewarding opportunities is available.  Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) students prepare to provide health care to people across their lifespan.  RNs develop, implement, modify, and evaluate care for individuals, families, and communities.  Theoretical and clinical learning experiences prepare students to provide care for the acutely and chronically ill and also to instruct clients in health promotion and disease and injury prevention.  BSN students develop skills necessary to manage the health care needs of clients in a variety of settings.  A BSN degree allows for career flexibility and serves as the foundation for education at the Master’s or Doctoral level.

Notice: Effective Fall 2010, general education requirement change. Please visit the following website for up-to-date information regarding the new general education curriculum at www.umflint.edu/gened.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

The University of Michigan-Flint offers three paths to the BSN.
(The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree is the foundation for graduate study in nursing.)

  • The Basic BSN is for students who will complete a 4-year college degree as they prepare for certification as a Registered Nurse. 
  • Students who have earned a previous degree and are returning to prepare for RN licensure apply to the Accelerated Second Degree program.  
  • Those who are already licensed as an RN but want to complete the Bachelor's degree join the RN/BSN Program. Online, mixed-mode and on campus sections are available.

         

UM-FLINT INITIATIVES FOR NURSING DIVERSITY (UMFIND)

In 2005, the University of Michigan-Flint School of Health Professions & Studies was awarded a grant from the Department of Health and Human Services; Health Resources and Services Administration. The grant entitled University of Michigan-Flint Initiatives for Nursing Diversity (UM-FIND) is designed to increase the level of diversity and cultural competence in Flint’s nursing workforce.

NURSING HONOR SOCIETY PI DELTA

The UM-Flint Department of Nursing Honor Society was designated as Pi Deltawhen it became  a  chapter  of  Sigma  Theta  Tau  International  in  Spring  1998.  The mission  of Sigma Theta Tau is as follows:
The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International provides leadership and scholarship in practice, education and research to enhance the health of all people. We support the learning and professional development of our members who strive to improve nursing care worldwide.

Members of Pi Delta are nursing scholars committed to the pursuit of excellence in clinical practice, education, research and leadership.

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