Trinity Health Muskegon Partners with Local Colleges to Provide Nursing Talent

Leaders from Muskegon Community College (MCC), Grand Valley State University (GVSU), and Trinity Health Muskegon celebrate the newly enhanced associate degree in nursing (ADN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. The initiative seeks to create a vital talent pipeline for nursing graduates for Trinity Health. Through this partnership, Muskegon Community College students who have earned their Associate Degree in Nursing will have the opportunity to continue their education and obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing right on MCC’s campus. 

"Muskegon Community College is proud to partner with Grand Valley State University to address the critical shortage of healthcare professionals,” said MCC Dean of Nursing and Health Programs Lisa Gatti-Arnold. “Together, we are dedicated to cultivating the next generation of nurses who will provide essential care to our community at Trinity Health." 

The new program builds on the growing partnership between Muskegon Community College, Grand Valley State University, and Trinity Health, highlighting the recent enhancements to the BSN pathway. 

“There is increasing evidence that increasing the proportion of bachelor’s-prepared nurses leads to better patient outcomes and shorter lengths of hospital stays,” said Linda Lewandowski, dean of the Kirkhof College of Nursing. “We are so pleased to partner with MCC and Trinity Health Muskegon to continue to improve the health and well-being of our community through this program.” 

In response to the pressing demand for healthcare professionals in Muskegon County, the ADN to BSN program will empower local residents with the skills and education needed to become Registered Nurses (RNs) with a BSN. This, in turn, will enable them to deliver essential patient care to Trinity Health Muskegon. 

“This partnership is another example of Trinity Health's commitment of first-rate health care to Muskegon County,” said Linda Dunmore, Chief Nursing Officer, Trinity Health. “Our organization looks forward to collaborating with these two great institutions and ensuring the success of the students.” 

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Trinity Health Michigan is a leading health care provider and one of the state’s largest employers. With more than 24,000 full-time employees serving 29 counties, Trinity Health Michigan operates nine hospitals located in Ann Arbor, Chelsea, Grand Haven, Grand Rapids, Howell, Livonia, Muskegon, Pontiac, and Shelby, and two medical groups. The health system has 2,314 beds and 5,446 physicians and advanced practice providers. With operating revenues of $4.16 billion, Trinity Health Michigan returns $200.9 million back to their local communities each year. Together with numerous ambulatory care locations, home health and hospice agencies and 23 senior living communities owned and/or operated by Trinity Health, Trinity Health Michigan provides the full continuum of care for Michigan residents. Trinity Health Michigan is a member of Trinity Health, one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the country serving more than 30 million people across 22 states. www.trinityhealthmichigan.org