RN to BSN Academic Practice Partner Program

This groundbreaking partnership between the University of Michigan-Flint School of Nursing and the University of Michigan Health-West (formerly Metro Health) is designed to empower practicing registered nurses with the opportunity to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree while continuing to gain valuable on-the-job experience.

Through a blend of flexible online coursework, hands-on clinical practice, and interactive learning sessions, RNs can elevate their professional credentials, enhance their clinical skills, and extend their understanding of the complexities within the healthcare environment. The partnership focuses on providing a seamless educational journey that prioritizes convenience for working nurses without compromising the academic rigor and excellence that both institutions represent.

With a shared vision for nursing excellence and making a transformational difference in healthcare, the UM-Flint School of Nursing offers a partnership program for RN-to-BSN education with UM Health-West!

  • The UM-Flint will provide a $2500 scholarship for each UM Health-West Scholar. 
  • Additional support from the UM Health-West tuition assistance program will make this a uniquely affordable opportunity to gain a degree from a university recognized worldwide and, more importantly, to advance the learner’s education to meet the needs of the future of nursing in the next decade.
  • Convenience of online course delivery.
  • Full-time or part-time – you choose.
  • Obtain your BSN degree in just 2 semesters.
  • You have the opportunity to choose your own learning experiences, like working on a unit in which you are interested or considering transfer. Get your degree right along with your peers from UM Health-West. 
  • BSN degree from a highly regarded and accredited nursing education program.
  • We have a community of support for you including faculty and advisors who are onsite and remote.

Guaranteed early assurance to a UM-Flint’s School of Nursing BSN to DNP with MSN Online Program graduate program post-completion of the BSN degree with an eligible GPA.

Please get in touch with the UM Health-West HR department for information about other employee tuition benefits.

(30 total credits; 15 credits per semester)

ItemCost
12 credits a semester x $542.50$6,510
3 credits a semester x $117$351
Registration fee $312 per semester$624
Total per semester$7,173
PLUS one-time orientation fee$50
Multiply $7,173 x two semesters + $50$14,396
*Candidates from UM Health-West are eligible to receive $2,500$2,500
Total Estimate after aid$2,500
Additional scholarships are available, including a $2500 transfer
scholarship for students with a 3.0 GPA or higher. Learn more here.
*This scholarship is awarded upon admission

(30 total credits; 6 credits per semester)

ItemCost
$542.50 (tuition) x 30 (credits average)$16,275
$312 per semester registration fee x 5 semesters$1,560
One-time orientation fee of $50$50
*Candidates from UM Health-West are eligible to receive $2,500$2,500
Total: $16,275 + $1,560 + $50$17,885
Additional scholarships are available, including a $2500 transfer
scholarship for students with a 3.0 GPA or higher. Learn more here.
*This scholarship is awarded upon admission

Schedule an Appointment

For more information regarding this opportunity, please contact our academic advisor Brooke Michael at 313-640-1841 or email her at [email protected]