Become a Nurse in Michigan – Licensure & Requirements
Nursing requirements change rapidly. Make sure to confirm licensing requirements with the Michigan Board of Nursing before applying for licensure.
Nursing Licenses in Michigan | Master’s Required? |
|---|---|
Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) | Yes |
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) | Yes |
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) | Yes |
Nurse Practitioner (NP) | Yes |
Registered Nurse (RN) | No |
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | No |
Michigan Nursing Salaries
MI Nurse Career | State-Wide Annual Mean Wage | Detroit-Warren-Dearborn Annual Mean Wage | Grand-Rapids-Wyoming Annual Mean Wage | Ann Arbor Annual Mean Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Licensed Practical Nurse | $49,040 | $53,880 | $43,520 | $50,770 |
Registered Nurse | $71,330 | $74,390 | $65,930 | $73,580 |
Nurse Practitioner | $106,880 | $109,820 | $99,120 | $106,900 |
Nurse Anesthetist | $180,560 | $171,540 | $156,160 | Not Available |
Nurse Midwife | $92,030 | $80,970 | Not Available | $100,840 |
Careers as a nurse salaries above were retrieved from the Bureau of Labor Statistics – State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates Michigan in January 2020.
There are many paths to becoming a nurse in Michigan. The path you take will mostly depend upon the type of nurse you’d like to become and your current or prospective level of education. The higher your level of education, the more opportunities you’ll have to choose where and how you pursue your career in nursing.
In addition to nursing salaries in Michigan, you’ll find information on acquiring and maintaining several types of Michigan nursing licensure. We’re constantly making updates, but with the speed of change in the healthcare sphere it’s difficult to stay current. If you have any comments or suggestions for our information on nursing in Michigan, please email us at info@nursinglicensemap.com!
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Earn an MSN online from Simmons University. The programs combine live classes, engaging coursework, and hands-on clinical experiences to help you advance your career as an NP. Choose from two program options — FNP or PMHNP — and prepare to raise the standard of patient care. Explore Nursing@Simmons programs for RNs who hold a BSN or bachelor’s degree.
- Choose from two program options — FNP or PMHNP
- Complete in as few as 24 months
- Full-time and part-time tracks available
Master of Science in Nursing
Nursing@Georgetown enables RNs to earn their MS in Nursing online from Georgetown University. Through a research-based curriculum and hands-on clinical experiences, the program prepares students to pursue certification in an APRN specialty area and provide specialized care for patients in their communities. BSN required.
- Earn your MS in Nursing in as few as 23 months
- Choose from one of four APRN specialty areas: AG-ACNP, FNP, NM/WHNP, or WHNP
- Gain hands-on clinical experience in evidence-based practice
Master of Science in Nursing
Earn an M.S. in Nursing online at the Wegmans School of Nursing. Bachelor’s in nursing and RN license-required. The online pathway combines live classes, 600 hours of clinical rotations, and on-campus immersions to prepare you to pursue NP licensure in one of four specialties: PCFNP, PMHNP, AGACNP, or AGPCNP.
- Part-time and accelerated tracks available
- Four program options: PCFNP, PMHNP, AGACNP, AGPCNP
Compact State Status
Michigan is not yet a Nursing Licensure Compact state, but there is pending legislation.
Prescriptive Authority in Michigan
According to the Public Health Code of Michigan, Act 368, Part 73, advanced practice registered nurses may apply for prescriptive authority for Schedule II-V controlled substances in collaboration with a physician.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in Michigan
Education: Successful Completion of an Approved Advanced Nursing Program
Examination: Varies for Different Certifications
Certification Required: National Certification as a Nurse Anesthetist, Nurse Practitioner, or Nurse Midwife
Fees:
- $40.55 or $55.45 Application Fee
- Certification Examination Fee (Varies for Different Certifications)
Additional Information: An Active Registered Nurse License Is Required for Application
Renewal: Renewal fee of $29.80 per renewal period required.
Learn more on how to become an advanced practice registered nurse.
Registered Nurse (RN) in Michigan
Education: Completion of an Approved Registered Nurse Program
Examination: NCLEX-RN
Fees:
- $208.80 Application Fee
- $200 Exam Fee
- $62.75 Fingerprinting Fee
Endorsement: Individuals with equivalent licensure in another state may apply for licensure through endorsement, subject to a $208.80 application fee and a $62.75 fingerprinting fee.
Renewal: Renewal fee is $128.50.
Learn more on how to become a registered nurse.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Michigan
Education: Completion of an Approved Licensed Practical Nurse Program
Examination: NCLEX-PN
Fees:
- $208.80 Application Fee
- $200 Exam Fee
- $62.75 Fingerprinting Fee
Endorsement: Individuals with equivalent licensure in another state may apply for licensure through endorsement, subject to a $208.80 application fee and a $62.75 fingerprinting fee.
Renewal: Renewal fee is $128.50.
Learn more on how to become a licensed practical nurse.
Information on the above nursing careers in Michigan was retrieved from the Michigan Board of Nursing, as of January 2020.
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Earn an MSN online from Simmons University. The programs combine live classes, engaging coursework, and hands-on clinical experiences to help you advance your career as an NP. Choose from two program options — FNP or PMHNP — and prepare to raise the standard of patient care. Explore Nursing@Simmons programs for RNs who hold a BSN or bachelor’s degree.
- Choose from two program options — FNP or PMHNP
- Complete in as few as 24 months
- Full-time and part-time tracks available
Master of Science in Nursing
Nursing@Georgetown enables RNs to earn their MS in Nursing online from Georgetown University. Through a research-based curriculum and hands-on clinical experiences, the program prepares students to pursue certification in an APRN specialty area and provide specialized care for patients in their communities. BSN required.
- Earn your MS in Nursing in as few as 23 months
- Choose from one of four APRN specialty areas: AG-ACNP, FNP, NM/WHNP, or WHNP
- Gain hands-on clinical experience in evidence-based practice
Master of Science in Nursing
Earn an M.S. in Nursing online at the Wegmans School of Nursing. Bachelor’s in nursing and RN license-required. The online pathway combines live classes, 600 hours of clinical rotations, and on-campus immersions to prepare you to pursue NP licensure in one of four specialties: PCFNP, PMHNP, AGACNP, or AGPCNP.
- Part-time and accelerated tracks available
- Four program options: PCFNP, PMHNP, AGACNP, AGPCNP
Information last updated: January 2020