Retention/Development

Michigan Medicine has worked hard to earn and maintain our reputation as one of America’s best health systems. Within the department of Nurse Recruitment and Retention, and system-wide, we know that our continued success depends on our ability to identify, attract and retain today’s best health care talent.

Our people ARE The Michigan Difference.And that’s why we devote significant resources to supporting our employees’ professional development.

From continuing education and specialty training, to mentoring from experts in a variety of fields, we provide all the resources you need to fulfill your ambitions – and maybe even discover new ones. Among the programs and resources available to nurses at Michigan Medicine are:

Professional Development and Education
A comprehensive network of resources and programs, designed to empower the professional development of Michigan Medicine nurses, including:

  • Continuing Education
  • Central Nursing Orientation (CNO)
  • Nursing Clinical Placement
  • Nurse Residency and Fellowships
  • Doctors of Nursing Practice (DNP) Alliance
  • BSN Student Nurse Externship

Professional Development Framework
Was designed to inspire, inform and assist Michigan Medicine nurses in their professional journey, using a structure built upon Five Domains of Nursing Practice:

  • Clinical Skills and Knowledge
  • Therapeutic Relationships
  • Professional Relationships
  • Professional Development
  • Advancing Evidence Based Practice Through Innovation and Research

For complete details, visit The Framework website.

Role Specific Advancement Model
The Role Specific Advancement model was designed as a model of advancement for the following roles:

  • Clinical Care Coordinator
  • Educational Nurse Coordinator
  • Flight Nurse Specialist
  • RN Case Managers

Please visit our Role Specific Advancement Model website.