LIVONIA, MICH. – The nationwide nursing shortage is expected to hit critical levels over the next decade, and Southeast Michigan is no exception. If the number of registered nurse graduates remains constant, Michigan's nursing shortage will reach 5,296 by 2018, according to Michigan Health Council 2016 data. That's why Madonna University and Ascension's St. John Providence are teaming up to offer a new, accelerated path to nursing.
Madonna University's College of Nursing and Health is pleased to announce the launch of its Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program. Qualified students can transfer their college credit or non-nursing degrees to earn a BSN in 16 months through a combination of online coursework, onsite lab experience, and clinical placements through St. John Providence, the ABSN program's academic practice partner.
"As the need for nurses increases, it is important for us to help meet the demand through more quality educational options," said Catherine Griffin, Ph.D., RN, interim dean of Madonna University's College of Nursing and Health. "Our new ABSN program provides the opportunity for more students to earn a BSN degree, so they can begin their careers of service in the community as soon as possible."
Metro Detroit's healthcare sector is a prime destination for registered nurses because of the rapidly aging baby-boomer population and retirement wave of registered nurses; 43 percent of the RNs in Southeast Michigan plan to retire within 10 years, according to 2016 data from the Michigan Center for Nursing. Michigan is one of ten states that are projected to represent half of the nursing job growth by 2022 (Strategic Programs, Inc., 2016).
"Developing qualified, career-ready nurses through an accelerated nursing program like this is essential for our community," said Gay Landstrom, St. John Providence Chief Nursing Officer. "As the demand increases, it's our responsibility as a healthcare leader to provide and foster solutions. That's why we are proud to team up with Madonna University to help educate and prepare the nurses of tomorrow."
Madonna University's ABSN program has spots available now for qualified students.
The ABSN program will offer three start dates each year, Fall, Winter, and Summer. We are accepting applications now for our first start on August 27, 2018.
To learn more, visit absn.madonna.edu or call 844-319-2107.
