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Nursing Education Programs
To be eligible for licensure in Michigan, you must complete an educational program in an approved school.
Michigan Board of Nursing Approved Education Programs
Approved schools that are located in other states.
Click here to determine if the nursing school is on the Michigan Proprietary Schools list.
If the school is not listed on the Proprietary Schools List of licensed schools for technical and vocational training, the school cannot offer or be approved to offer a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse education program by the Michigan Board of Nursing.
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