GCC and NMU to expand nursing education

UPPER PENINSULA – Nursing education will be increased in the Western end of the U.P. thanks to a new partnership signed recently by Gogebic Community College (GCC) and Northern Michigan University (NMU).
By collaborating with NMU, GCC will now offer seamless opportunities for nurses with associate degrees to complete their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) without leaving the community college campus, thanks to a plan approved in the state’s Fiscal Year 2023 budget.
“GCC is excited to partner with NMU to bring BSN level education to the Houghton and Ironwood regions. This partnership will build on GCC’s successful associate degree Nursing program and allow students to affordably continue their education close to home. This initiative will help build a more prosperous Michigan,” said Dr. George McNulty, GCC President.
GCC will receive funding from the state to administer the program, which aims to significantly increase the number of bachelor’s prepared registered nurses in this region.
This expanded partnership will be available at GCC beginning in Fall 2023. Details on how to take advantage of the new nursing offerings at GCC are available on the college website: Gogebic.edu or by contacting Robin Bock, Allied Health Programs Coordinator, at 906-307-1268 or via email: robinb@gogebic.edu.