School of Nursing

School of Nursing

Nursing in the 21st Century

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, in a range of geographic and cultural settings. 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 through evidence-based practice. 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 healthcare needs of clients in a variety of settings. Nursing positions with the U.S. Public Health Services, Indian Health Service, and those seeking to be commissioned officers in the U.S. military require a BSN degree. A BSN degree allows for career flexibility and serves as the foundation for education at the master’s (MSN) or doctoral (DNP) level.

Our nation currently has the opportunity to transform its healthcare system. Nurses can and should play a fundamental role in a transformation that provides seamless, affordable, accessible, quality care. With more than 3 million members, the nursing profession is the largest segment of the nation’s healthcare workforce. According to U.S. News and World Report, the nursing profession ranks #6 in U.S. News Best Jobs for 2014 report. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, for the 2010-2020 decade, the need for RNs will grow 26% faster than overall average growth in other fields.

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Nursing Student Handbooks

• Undergraduate Nursing Student Handbook
• Graduate Nursing Student Handbook
• RN to BSN Nursing Student Handbook

International Service Learning

There are numerous opportunities to study abroad within the School of Nursing. This amazing opportunity is available almost every semester to various locations. This is a great way to learn in a rich cultural environment and integrate the nursing practice. Current relationships exist with Kenya, Dominican Republic, and Cambodia, and these locations are typically visited annually or bi-annually. For questions about study abroad and current opportunities, please visit the Education Abroad  or contact the School of Nursing.

ACTS Mentoring Program

A Chance to Succeed (ACTS) is a mentoring program that aims to recruit and retain nursing students at UM-Flint. Through this program, pre-nursing and nursing students are matched with professional registered nurses who provide support, guidance, and encouragement to help students achieve their personal and professional goals. Objectives include assisting students with system barriers; providing counseling and advising specific to the nursing program; and addressing minority students’ issues related to lack of trust/racism, fear, and negative perceptions of the nursing program.

If you are a registered nurse and would like to help nursing students achieve their goals, contact the School of Nursing to become a mentor.

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Residency Program (PMHNP)

The School of Nursing has been awarded a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Residency program grant through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). This is a 1 year paid position with full University of Michigan benefits. Residents will be provided with the opportunity to practice in many different types of psychiatric settings including specially rotations and become certified in additional therapies. Training in telehealth and advanced case management will be included. After gaining a year of varied and mentored clinical experiences, residents will be well positioned in the job market with a clarified view of their career objectives and increased confidence as a PMHNP.

Our program priorities are behavioral/mental health care and telehealth. Among the project objectives is the improvement of physical and mental health for underserved communities in Michigan. This program’s overall goal is to support new Psychiatric NPs in the transition to practice.

 Please contact us if you:

• Have graduated within the last 18 months from an accredited Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program.
• Will be certified and licensed by July 1, 2021.
• You are interested in advancing your current skills through additional certifications, behavioral therapies, telehealth training, interprofessional practice, and diverse psychiatric clinical experiences.

Four residency slots available. The residency program begins July 1, 2021 and goes through June 30, 2022. To apply, please click here. For more information, please contact the School of Nursing.