Nursing

Lake Superior has a 40 year history of providing nursing education. Graduates of LSSU nursing have worked in all areas of nursing in all parts of the world. Our graduates are sought by world class health care systems as well as local quality health care systems and organizations.

Our academic focus is the preparation of baccalaureate prepared nurses who upon completion will successfully complete their registration exam and will be able to progress in graduate education if they choose.

Nursing is a valued and rewarding profession which requires a high level of dedication and commitment to successfully enter. Our program is rigorous in order to meet the expectations of excellence that students, future employers and patients demand.

Learn more by visiting the School of Nursing website.

Careers

Hospital Nurse - works in a hospital setting providing direct patient care to clients of all ages.

Office Nurse - works in a physician’s office or outpatient clinic assisting in the direct patient care of clients.

Extended Care - works in a longterm care facility providing care to the elderly.

Mental Health Nurse - works in community mental health centers or group homes providing care for the mentally ill.

Military Nurse - graduating from our accredited BSN Program allows for acceptance into the medical corps in all military branches

Home Care Nurse - Works with clients in their own homes to assist them to optimal wellness.

School Nurse - Works with administrators, teachers and parents to safeguard the health of school-age children.

Public Health Nurse - Works with and in the community to promote and maintain the health of the local population.

BSN: Clinical Portion of the Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing program

Note: This process is for students who will have completed all pre nursing courses or will have completed prior to the anticipated clinical start date need to complete this application packet.

Degrees

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Practical Nursing Certificate
• Associate of Applied Science Health Care Provider (includes Practical Nursing Certificate)
• RN to BSN (available via traditional classroom, Interactive TV, online and at our Escanaba & Petoskey regional centers)
• RPN to BSN (Canadian Students)

Average Salary of Graduates (NACE)

• $40,115

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Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing is approved by the Michigan Board of Nursing and is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, 3343 Peachtree Road. NE, Suite 500. Atlanta, Georgia 30326. 404-975-5000

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