State of the Art Facilities. Real-World Training
The nursing program at LSSU offers a challenging and rewarding program of study that reflects the standards of professional nursing. This program prepares students to make judgments and carry out nursing care based on critical thinking and research-based knowledge to facilitate disease prevention, health promotion, health maintenance, health restoration, and rehabilitation. This program offers unique opportunities such as studying abroad and other international clinicals.
Assess patient health problems and needs, develop, and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required. Career choices are extensive and are not limited to the list below.
This program prepares you to take the NCLEX exam in the state of Michigan. Graduates who want to practice in other states should review those requirements via the NCSBN website.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Lake Superior State University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
655 K Street NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 887-6791
Fax: (202) 887-8476
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At Lake Superior State University, studying nursing means more than just earning a degree; it’s about shaping your future in a way that supports you. Our personalized approach ensures that you receive individualized attention and support throughout your academic journey. Our dedicated faculty and state-of-the-art facilities are committed to fostering your growth, both academically and professionally. We focus on your goals, strengths, and interests, providing hands-on experience and clinical opportunities that align with your aspirations. At LSSU, nursing education is designed with you at the center, empowering you to become a compassionate and professional nurse clinician who is ready to make a difference.
Studying nursing is all about developing the skills and knowledge you need to excel in your nursing career. Our program ensures that you gain both theoretical insights and hands-on experience. With a dedicated faculty and cutting-edge facilities, you’ll receive the support necessary to master essential clinical skills and deepen your understanding of healthcare practices. At LSSU, we graduate competent nursing students, we cultivate your expertise and confidence, preparing you to become a skilled, knowledgeable, and compassionate healthcare professional ready to make a meaningful impact.
LSSU's nursing program is designed to help you fit in and stand out in the healthcare field. We support your unique strengths and career aspirations, ensuring you develop the skills and knowledge essential for success. LSSU nurses stand out as skilled, confident, and compassionate healthcare professionals.
I wouldn’t have gone to any other school for nursing. Lake State’s nursing program not only prepared me in becoming a nurse but also challenged me and allowed me to grow as a person. This is a nursing program that truly wants you to succeed. The Dean of Nursing and Kathy Berchem did everything they could to allow me to come back to the program after having a stroke, and I will be forever grateful for that and this nursing program!
LSSU nurses are employed by all major health systems in Michigan, the U.S. armed services, health services in Ontario, even at the Mayo Clinic. The majority of graduates work worldwide as Registered Nurses (100% job placement post-graduation) and assume leadership positions in public and private healthcare systems.
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