There are several nursing education options in Detroit. Traditional BSN, second career/second degree, accelerated RN-MSN and RN-BSN completion programs are among the undergraduate nursing degree options available at Wayne State University which also offers MSN programs. Undergraduate programs, graduate courses of study in the areas of family nurse practitioner and health systems management, and post-baccalaureate certificates in nursing leadership and financial management and outcomes performance management are available through the University of Detroit Mercy. A BSN program designed to build upon the skills of working RNs through online and classroom instruction is available at the University of Phoenix Metro Detroit Campus in Troy. For a faster path to a nursing career, an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing degree is available from Wayne County Community College.
Demand for nurses is strong in the Detroit area. According to the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth, registered nurse positions in Detroit are expected to grow 16% by 2012, while 10.5% annual growth in licensed practical and vocational nurse positions is expected during the same period.
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While most think of Detroit, Mich., as the home of Motown and the U.S. auto industry, it also boasts three of America's best hospitals, as selected by U.S. News & World Report in 2005: Children's Hospital of Michigan, Harper University Hospital and Henry Ford Hospital. With first-class healthcare facilities and numerous educational opportunities, Detroit is an excellent choice for those pursuing nursing educations and careers.
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