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UM-FERN (University of Michigan-Flint Educated Rural Nurses)

Healthcare Industry

4-Year IHE

Organizations Involved

University of Michigan Flint

Occupations Involved

nurses

Workforce Development Focus

Increasing number of healthcare workers

Workforce Issues Addressed

Attracting and training individuals to work in a healthcare profession

Description

This program prepares nurses to meet the health care needs of rural and underserved communities in Michigan’s Thumb region. Its mission is to enhance educational opportunities for students from Huron, Lapeer, Sanilac and Tuscola counties, empowering them to serve locally and improve health care quality in these areas. It is funded through the HRSA grants. It funds a four-year BSN program with a commitment to work three years post-graduation in rural areas. Funds end in 2028.
For more information: https://www.umflint.edu/nursing/um-fern/

Michigan Health Council does not administer all of the programs in this database. Please see the "organizations involved" above to learn who you should contact for more information.

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