Michigan Nursing Education at a Glance, Fall 2014

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1 Education is not a static process. It evolves with newly discovered best-practices, technology, and innovation in the classroom. As our nation s healthcare system transforms and more services are provided outside the hospital walls, nurses must be educated for these opportunities and challenges. A life-long learning approach is required for nurses to stay current, which includes higher levels of education and continual learning beyond the academic setting. Given the great need for registered nurses (RNs), including Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), and nurse faculty in a newly reformed healthcare system, it is crucial to maximize funding for professional nursing education and research. Below are state-specific data that policy makers must consider as they make funding decisions to support America s nursing workforce, nursing science, and the patients they care for. Congress must consider longterm financial planning in these areas not doing so would place the health of our nation in jeopardy. Michigan Nursing Education at a Glance, Fall 2014 In 2014, nursing schools in Michigan enrolled 10,982 students in Baccalaureate and Graduate programs in nursing and produced 3,579 graduates across program levels. 1 Baccalaureate and Graduate Nursing Student Diversity by Program Level 1 Baccalaureate Master's PhD DNP All Programs Minority* 13% 12% 13% 24% 13% Men 13% 10% 18% 10% 12% Total 8,777 1, ,982 Additionally, there were 1,600 nursing students studying to become APRNs, including 1,354 Nurse Practitioners, 84 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, 98 Clinical Nurse Specialists, and 64 Certified Nurse-Midwives. 1 Elevating the role of nursing science for healthcare advances is more critical than ever. As the nation works to ensure adequate nursing capacity in high need areas, nurses with research-focused doctorates (PhD) will be essential to creating the evidence that will inform and support contemporary nursing practice, improvements in patient care, and reductions in health disparities. 10 Years of PhD Enrollments Michigan 10 Years of PhD Graduates Michigan

2 Understanding the Faculty Shortage A shortage of faculty is a primary obstacle to expanding the nation s nursing workforce and meeting care demand. In 2014, AACN reported that over a thousand qualified applicants were not offered admission to doctoral (1,844) programs due to a faculty shortage as well as other resource constraints. According to AACN s Survey on Vacant Faculty Positions for Academic Year , most open faculty positions either require (57.5%) or prefer (32.1%) doctorally-prepared faculty members. Of the schools surveyed, approximately two-thirds report insufficient funding as one of the biggest obstacles to hiring additional faculty. The problem will exacerbate as many faculty reach retirement age in the next decade. According to AACN's report on Salaries of Instructional and Administrative Nursing Faculty in Baccalaureate and Graduate Programs in Nursing, the average ages of doctorally-prepared nurse faculty holding the ranks of professor, associate professor, and assistant professor were 62, 58, and 51 years, respectively. An increased focus and investment must be placed on educating more doctorally-prepared nurses for faculty positions. 10 Years of Faculty Vacancies Average Age of Michigan Nurse Faculty Michigan YEARS AACN Member Schools in Michigan (By Congressional District) Finlandia University (MI-1) Northern Michigan University (MI-1) Grand Valley State University (MI-2) Hope College (MI-2) Calvin College (MI-3) Davenport University (MI-3) Ferris State University (MI-4) Baker College (MI-5) Saginaw Valley State University (MI-5) University of Michigan Flint (MI-5) Western Michigan University (MI-6) Siena Heights University (MI-7) Michigan State University (MI-8) Rochester College (MI-8) Madonna University (MI-11) Oakland University (MI-11) Eastern Michigan University (MI-12) University of Michigan (MI-12) University of Detroit Mercy (MI-13) Wayne State University (MI-13) The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) represents over 760 schools of nursing offering a mix of baccalaureate, graduate, and post-graduate programs at institutions nationwide. For more information on AACN or higher nursing education, visit or contact us at

3 Federal Nursing Funding Facing state budget cuts and the reality of recent economic conditions, our schools and the students they educate depend on federal dollars. In particular, the Nursing Workforce Development programs authorized under Title VIII of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 296 et seq.) and the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) are essential to nurse workforce stability and health care quality. The Title VIII grants are awarded to colleges and universities within each state and provide financial assistance to both nursing education programs and individual students. For over 50 years, the Title VIII programs have been instrumental in supporting the pipeline of registered nurses, advanced practice registered nurses, and nursing faculty. As one of the 27 Institutes and Centers at the National Institutes of Health, the NINR supports research that examines health and illness across the lifespan and establishes the scientific basis for quality patient care. Through grants, research training, and interdisciplinary collaborations, NINR addresses health promotion and disease prevention, quality of life, health disparities, and endof-life care. NINR also helps train the next generation of nurse researchers, who serve as faculty in America s nursing schools. 10 Years of Funding in Michigan 2 TITLE VIII NINR FY2005: $2,355,510 FY2006: $2,826,813 FY2007: $3,791,804 FY2008: $4,421,107 FY2009: $4,918,390 FY2010: $4,696,914 FY2011: $5,973,896 FY2012: $5,372,305 FY2013: $4,485,016 FY2014: $6,155,224 FY2005: $5,540,659 FY2006: $4,608,649 FY2007: $4,560,814 FY2008: $5,576,873 FY2009: $5,080,315 FY2010: $5,386,167 FY2011: $5,859,025 FY2012: $6,432,696 FY2013: $4,090,335 FY2014: $5,590,069 MI-2: $349,380 MI-3: $276,013 MI-4: $50,011 Total Grant Funding by Congressional District Total Grant Funding by Congressional District MI-8: $373,868 MI-12: $4,343,277 MI-13: $872,924 MI-5: $352,447 MI-8: $817,062 MI-11: $34,415 MI-12: $1,546,428 MI-13: $2,729,468 3

4 Summary of Fiscal Year 2014 Title VIII Grants by Michigan Congressional District Program (# Grants) Congressional District Total Grant Funding Advanced Education Nursing Traineeship (1) MI-2 $349,380 Nurse Education, Practice, Quality and Retention - Veterans Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program (1) MI-3 $276,013 NSL - Baccalaureate Nursing (1) MI-4 $50,011 Advanced Nursing Education Grants (1) MI-5 $352,447 Advanced Nursing Education Grants (1) MI-8 $251,435 Nurse Anesthetist Traineeships (1) MI-8 $20,233 Nurse Education, Practice, Quality, and Retention - Interprofessional Collaborative Practice (1) MI-8 $492,660 Nurse Faculty Loan Program (1) MI-8 $52,734 Nurse Anesthetist Traineeships (1) MI-11 $34,415 Advanced Education Nursing Traineeship (1) MI-12 $333,924 Nurse Anesthetist Traineeships (1) MI-12 $25,298 Nurse Education, Practice, Quality and Retention - Veterans Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program (1) MI-12 $349,601 Nurse Faculty Loan Program (2) MI-12 $311,037 Nursing Workforce Diversity (1) MI-12 $526,568 Advanced Education Nursing Traineeship (1) MI-13 $326,680 Advanced Nursing Education Grants (1) MI-13 $374,719 Nurse Anesthetist Traineeships (2) MI-13 $41,492 Nurse Faculty Loan Program (2) MI-13 $1,652,861 Nursing Workforce Diversity (1) MI-13 $333,716 4

5 Summary of Fiscal Year 2014 NINR Grants by Michigan Congressional District Project Title Congressional District Total Grant Funding Emotion Regulation in African American Women with Heart Failure MI-8 $33,601 Kin Keeper: Reducing Disparities Through Cancer Literacy and Screening MI-8 $340,267 Administrative Core MI-12 $174,645 An Innovative Caregiver Tool to Assess and Manage Behavioral Symptoms of Dementia MI-12 $522,748 Center for Complexity and Self-Management of Chronic Disease (CSCD) MI-12 $294,275 Characteristics of Symptoms and Functioning in Multiple Sclerosis MI-12 $47,706 Methods & Analytics Core MI-12 $42,956 Pilot Projects Core MI-12 $76,674 Posterior Hypothalamic Modulation of Pain MI-12 $393,494 Quality of Life in Caregivers of Traumatic Brain Injury: The TBI-CareQOL MI-12 $611,030 Reducing Particulate Matter-Associated Cardiovascular Health Effects for Seniors MI-12 $450,074 Study of Women's Health Across the Nation (Swan V): Michigan Site MI-12 $804,598 Testing a Latino Web-Based Parent-Adolescent Sexual Communication Intervention MI-12 $411,598 Translating Unique Learning for Incontinence Prevention: The Tulip Project MI-12 $513,479 Behavioral Treatment of Menopausal Insomnia; Sleep, Depression, Daytime Outcomes Resilience-Based Psychosocial Intervention Among Children Affected by HIV/AIDS MI-13 $401,406 MI-13 $471,518 5

6 Michigan Nursing Workforce at a Glance 3 Access to Primary Care in Michigan 4,5 Access to primary care providers is critical to maintaining a healthy population and reducing the rising cost of health care. Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/Ps) are areas/populations the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has designated as facing barriers to accessing health care. There are 112 MUA/Ps in Michigan. Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) are designated as having shortages of primary medical care, dental or mental health providers and may be geographic, population, or facilities (federally qualified health center). There are 293 HPSAs that face primary care provider shortages. 1 American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (2015) Enrollment and Graduations in Baccalaureate and Graduate Programs in Nursing. Washington, DC. 2 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration. (2015). AACN compilation of Title VIII and NINR grant funding. Retrieved February 1, 2015 from 3 Michigan s Official Web Site: Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. (2015). License 2000 License Count. Retrieved February 13, 2015 from United States Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration. (2015). Medically Underserved Areas/ Populations (MUA/P) State Summary of Designated MUA/P. Retrieved February 5, 2015 from 5 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration. (2015). Designated Health Professional Shortage Areas Statistics. * Minority Enrollment includes African American, American Indian or Alaskan Native, Asian, Hispanic or Latino, and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander. ** NCLEX takers include graduates of Associate s, Bachelor s, and Master s degree programs in nursing. 6