Joyce University Expands Nursing Education to Students in Michigan and Kentucky

Flexible, hybrid nursing programs are now available for Michigan and Kentucky residents

SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aspiring nurses in Michigan and Kentucky can now prepare for RN licensure in as few as 20 months. Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences announced today it is broadening its hybrid pre- and post-licensure nursing programs to serve students in both states, furthering its mission to provide accessible, high-quality nursing education nationwide.

Over the past three years, Joyce University has steadily expanded beyond Utah, now serving students in 12 states, with Michigan and Kentucky as its newest additions in 2025. This continued growth underscores the university’s commitment to meeting the increasing demand for skilled nurses by offering flexible, career-focused educational pathways tailored to diverse student needs.

“Joyce University is a community committed to improving access to high-quality education for aspiring nurses,” said Josh Knotts, interim President and CEO. “Our vision is to create transformative learning environments that prepare graduates to make a positive impact on their communities. We are thrilled to bring this commitment and vision to students in Michigan and Kentucky.”

With this expansion, students in Michigan and Kentucky can access a range of pre-licensure programs, such as the 20-month Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN), the 3-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), and the accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (aBSN). Joyce University offers two post-licensure programs for those looking to further their nursing careers: the 4-semester online RN to BSN program and the 3-semester online MSN in Leadership program.

Joyce University’s hybrid educational model blends online learning with immersive hands-on skill development at the Joyce Johnson Center of Simulation in Draper, Utah. Clinical placements are conducted locally within Michigan and Kentucky, providing practical experience within local communities.

Enrollment for Michigan and Kentucky students is now open, with the next cohort beginning in the Fall Semester on September 2, 2025.

For more information about Joyce University programs or employment opportunities, visit joyce.edu.

ABOUT JOYCE UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1979, Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences’ mission is to prepare students to serve as competent professionals, to advance their careers, and to pursue lifelong learning. Located in Draper, Utah, Joyce University is proud to have helped thousands of students across the US graduate and launch lasting healthcare careers. With a recent expansion of its pre-licensure programs to select regional locations, including Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, and Wisconsin, Joyce University’s expansion enables aspiring nurses in these regions to access the same high-quality education and opportunities that have defined the institution for decades. Join them as they continue to shape the future of healthcare, one student at a time.

Joyce University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) and programmatically accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) for the Associate of Science in Nursing degree program and by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing degree programs.