Below are details about continuing education and license renewal in Michigan. You can skip to your profession by selecting it from the drop down list above.
When visiting the state of Michigan, it’s hard to not notice the state’s natural beauty. From the seemingly never-ending forested regions, to the vast, open great lakes that surround the state, the rural areas make for a great get-away from urban life.
As with many rural areas, sometimes jobs can be scarce. However, Michigan’s rural areas are having the opposite problem – they need more nurse practitioners to join the workforce. A grant, supported by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is helping fund several universities to produce more students that are willing to work as nurse practitioners in Michigan’s rural or underserved areas.
In order to become a nurse practitioner, there’s typically several years of schooling, as well as gaining years of experience, plus – of course – obtaining a state license and certification. First, you will need to become a registered nurse and earn your bachelor’s degree. Next, you’ll need to gain experience and earn your graduate degree. Lastly, you will have to meet licensing requirements and pass a national certification examination.
While all of this seems to be a lot to take on in order to become a nurse practitioner, it’s necessary as they usually take on additional responsibilities, such as diagnosing and treating patients, as well as perform procedures. So, if you’ve ever considered moving to Michigan, or currently live there now, consider taking this career path as the state looks to hire more workers in this particular field.
