Great Things at the College of Health Professions
Nursing Program Utilizes Cutting-Edge Technology
UDM has the only nursing program in the state to utilize the latest in health care education technology including patient simulation, the Cerner AES electronic health record, Skyscape point-of-care reference technology, the HANDS care planning application, and telehealth technology to teach students state-of-the-art patient care skills.Doctor of Nursing Practice Program
The McAuley School of Nursing launched the Doctor of Nursing Practice program in Fall 2010. The 36 credit program builds on the master’s level education to provide expanded knowledge in the health sciences, information technologies, leadership and health related business competencies. The program focuses on the advance practice nurses’ development as an expert clinician and leader to evaluate and transform nursing practice in today’s complex health care system. The interdisciplinary curriculum features expert faculty from different disciplines and fosters a high quality teaching-learning environment. Visit http://healthprofessions.udmercy.edu/programs/nursing/dnp/index.htm.5-Year PA Track Available
The Colleges of Health Professions and Engineering & Science offer a five-year Physician Assistant Program option for traditional undergraduate students; the program enables students to complete both a bachelor's and a master's degree in the five-year period.
Undergraduate Nursing program in Grand Rapids
Over 150 students are enrolled in the prelicensure program in nursing for students in Western Michigan, offered in collaboration with the McAuley School of Nursing, Aquinas College and St. Mary Health Care in Grand Rapids.
Nurse Anesthesia marks 70th anniversary
The Nurse Anesthesia program has many reasons to celebrate in 2010-11. It’s the program’s 70th year and Mike Dosch’s 20th year as program director. In addition, Dosch earned his Ph.D. in May 2010. Visit the program Facebook group for photos.PA program top-ranked in Michigan
University of Detroit Mercy’s Physician Assistant program was recently ranked as the top program in the state of Michigan by U.S. News and World Report, ahead of Central Michigan University, Grand Valley State University, Wayne State University and Western Michigan University.Nursing Clinic
The McAuley Health Center provides primary care and community outreach services to clients of all ages and is staffed by Nurse Practitioners and McAuley School of Nursing faculty. The center has served nearly 3,000 underserved and uninsured community members on Detroit’s eastside since opening in 2002. Additionally, The Center has provided learning experiences for over 300 undergraduate and graduate students in the McAuley School of Nursing and other UDM programs such as Psychology, Dentistry, Counseling and Addiction Studies and Engineering.Licensure and Certification Rates
Licensure and certification rates for the College of Health Professions' clinically based programs reflect a strong record for the past academic year:
- Nurse Anesthesia, 100%
- Physician Assistant, 97%
- Family Nurse Practitioner, 83.3%
- Undergraduate Nursing, 83.5%
Parish Nursing Continuing Education
McAuley School of Nursing is a leader in the state and region in delivering parish nursing continuing education.
Only Graduate Program in Health Systems Management in Detroit Area
UDM offers the only graduate program in
Health Systems Management in the Detroit area. The program prepares nurses to manage systems of care more effectively to improve patient outcomes through high-quality and cost-effective health care services.
Onsite BSN Degree Completion Programs at 19 Metro-Detroit Hospitals
Through partnerships with local health care systems, the McAuley School of Nursing provides onsite
BSN Degree Completion programs at 19 metro Detroit hospitals for approximately 400 nurses.
