Great Things at UDM

Great Things at the College of Health Professions

Graduates have high pass rates

100% of UDM graduates from both the Physician Assistant and Nurse Anesthesia programs passed their 2011certification exams.

Nursing program recognized for innovation

MSON was one of two private nursing schools selected for the American Association of Colleges of Nursing 2011 Innovations in Professional Nursing Education Award. This award recognizes the outstanding work of AACN-member schools to re-envision traditional models for nursing education and lead programmatic change.

PA Program celebrates 40th anniversary

UDM’s Physician Assistant program celebrates its 40^th anniversary on April 21, 2012 at a reception and complimentary CME conference. The program, which started at Mercy College of Detroit in 1972, is nationally ranked for its excellence.

Nurse Anesthesia program at UDM Named 11th Best in Nation

University of Detroit Mercy's Nurse Anesthesia program has been ranked as the 11th best in the country, according to U.S.News and World Report "Best Graduate Schools 2012" rankings. The program has an outstanding national reputation both for its instruction as well as its clinical training. The program also has a 100% employment rate for its graduates.

BSN completion to launch at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital-Oakland

Beginning in January 2012, McAuley School of Nursing will offer its Bachelor of Science in Nursing Completion program at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital-Oakland in Pontiac. The BSN Completion program was developed for registered nurses who have completed diploma or associate’s degree programs and want to increase their skills by earning an undergraduate degree. Students can earn this degree through part-time study and in the evening. The RN-BSN completion option can be completed through part-time study at the McNichols Campus, Grand Rapids/Muskegon locations, at the University Center at Macomb Community College in Clinton Township, and in partnership with 15 area hospitals and health systems throughout Michigan.

McAuley Health Center to open third location

UDM’s McAuley Health Center services are now available at a third location in Detroit. The new location, at the Joy-Southfield Health and Education Center on the west side, will focus on pediatric primary care. This service was formerly offered at Joy-Southfield by Juanita Reaves Free Clinic and Children’s Hospital of Michigan. With this third location, MHC will nearly double the number of patients served annually, and also continues to increase nursing students’ experiences in the city of Detroit. The original site is located on the east side of Detroit at the Samaritan Center and the second location is at Schulze School in northwest Detroit.