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Mid Michigan College Prepares Healthcare Professionals Who Serve Their Communities
Community Impact Series
Healthcare professionals are essential to every community. From the nurses who provide bedside care to the medical professionals who support patients throughout their healthcare journeys, these individuals make a difference in the lives of friends, neighbors, and families across the region.
For more than 60 years, Mid Michigan College has helped prepare students for careers in healthcare through hands-on education, experienced faculty, and learning environments designed to reflect the realities of today’s healthcare workplaces.
Since 1969, Mid’s Nursing Program has graduated more than 3,500 nurses who now serve hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities throughout the region. Many graduates continue serving the communities where they were educated, with more than 80% of Mid nursing graduates remaining in the area after completing the program.
“Healthcare education is about more than preparing students to pass an exam—it’s about preparing compassionate professionals who are ready to serve others,” said Barb Wieszciecinski, Dean of Health Sciences at Mid Michigan College. “Our faculty are committed to creating learning experiences that help students build confidence, develop critical skills, and succeed in their careers.”
That commitment to student success is reflected in recent program outcomes. Mid’s Nursing Program currently holds accreditation from the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA), including a full 10-year accreditation term following a comprehensive review process.
Mid nursing graduates have also demonstrated strong success after completing the program. In 2025, the program reported a 94.5% NCLEX pass rate for first-time test takers, which is eight percentage points above the national average, along with an 83% completion rate and 100% job placement rate.
Nursing is one example of the many ways Mid’s Health Sciences programs prepare students for meaningful careers. Programs such as Physical Therapist Assistant, Radiography, Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, and Phlebotomy provide students with hands-on training and pathways into healthcare careers that serve communities throughout the region.
Preparing healthcare professionals requires more than a strong curriculum—it requires learning spaces where students can practice, build confidence, and gain real-world experience. Recent investments in Mid’s Health Sciences facilities have expanded opportunities for students to learn using modern equipment and simulation-based training environments.
A recent $75,000 investment from Members First Credit Union supported improvements to the Nursing Lab on Mid’s Harrison Campus, creating a modern space for hands-on clinical training and faculty instruction.
“Partnerships like these strengthen the connection between education and the communities we serve,” said Dr. Scott Mertes, President of Mid Michigan College. “When students have access to high-quality learning environments, they are better prepared to enter careers that make a difference throughout our region.”
Mid offers programs in several healthcare fields, including Nursing, Physical Therapist Assistant, Radiography, Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, and Phlebotomy. Through these programs, Mid continues to support students pursuing meaningful careers while helping meet the healthcare workforce needs of local communities.
Understanding the Headlee Override
This November, Mid Michigan College is asking voters to consider restoring its originally voter-approved millage rate of 1.5 mills. Over time, the Headlee Amendment has reduced the College's millage rate to 1.2071 mills. Restoring the millage would add 0.2929 mills, or approximately $0.29 per $1,000 of taxable property value, resulting in more than $1.3 million in annual funding to support the College's mission and the communities it serves.
The proposal will appear on ballots in the Beaverton, Clare, Farwell, Gladwin, Harrison, and Mt. Pleasant school districts, which together make up Mid Michigan College's in-district service area. Residents of the district benefit from Mid's lower in-district tuition rate and are eligible to serve on the College's Board of Trustees.
This funding supports educational programs and student services—including healthcare professionals who graduate from Mid and work in the community.
Without this vital funding, program growth, service expansion, and the College's long-term stability are at risk. For most homeowners, the Headlee Override would cost approximately $2 per month and provide funding that supports the education of thousands of students, workforce training for regional employers, and programs and services that strengthen the communities Mid serves.
