The Michigan Tech University Board of Trustees has voted to approve a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Pending approval from Michigan Tech’s institutional accreditor and the Michigan Board of Nursing, the University will begin admitting students this fall.
MTU will rehome nearby Finlandia University’s nursing program and build on its strong foundation. Discussions about the possibility began earlier this semester when Finlandia announced it would close after the spring 2023 semester. said the possibility became a reality thanks to the joint efforts of many dedicated, forward-focused individuals across campus and in the community — who all agreed that the nursing program at Michigan Tech will be a major asset for the community and for the region.
“Support for adding the nursing program at Michigan Tech has been universal,” said Storer. “Everyone involved understood the importance of a four-year nursing program remaining in the local area, and also that Michigan Tech is the perfect university to offer such a program. We are proud to have this opportunity to support our community.”
Storer said the University intends to bring six faculty members and one staff member over from Finlandia to lead the program. “We’re thrilled to be launching the program with such an experienced group of faculty and staff,” Storer said. “Having them on board from the outset will ensure that our nursing program delivers the high-quality, hands-on instruction that our students expect in a Michigan Tech education.”
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