MyMichigan Medical Centers Earn National Honors for Nursing Residency Programs
MIDLAND, Mich. – MyMichigan Medical Centers in Alma, Clare, Midland and Mt. Pleasant have received their third consecutive accreditation for the Practice Transition Accreditation Program® (PTAP) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
The accreditation recognizes nursing residency programs that meet global standards for supporting nurses as they transition into new practice settings. Achieving this milestone for a third consecutive cycle reflects MyMichigan Health’s continued investment in workforce development, clinical excellence and long-term nursing success.
“We are committed to lifelong learning and providing high-quality patient care. This achievement shows the collaboration and dedication of our nursing professional development specialists, senior simulation specialists, clinical preceptors and leadership teams across the health system,” said Marissa Palmer, D.N.P., R.N., system vice president & chief nursing officer, MyMichigan Health. “Their efforts in strengthening curriculum and supporting nurse residents help position MyMichigan Health as a destination for nursing excellence.
The ANCC Practice Transition Accreditation Program® sets the benchmark for residency and fellowship programs that help registered nurses transition into new practice settings. Through evidence-based curriculum and support structures, PTAP-accredited programs help nurses move from the classroom to the bedside with confidence.
MyMichigan Health’s nurse residency program is designed to support nurses transitioning into these roles. The 12-month program includes monthly transition-to-practice sessions, specialty-focused coursework and unit-based orientation with trained preceptors. Those interested in learning more about nursing at MyMichigan Health may visit www.mymichigan.org/education.
About the ANCC Practice Transition Accreditation Program®
The ANCC Practice Transition Accreditation Program® (PTAP) sets the global standard for residency or fellowship programs that transition registered nurses (RNs) into new practice settings. With a focus on evidence-based curricula and critical support structures, PTAP-accredited programs provide the bridge that helps nurses move from the classroom to the bedside with confidence.
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About MyMichigan HealthMyMichigan Health, a non-profit health system headquartered in Midland, Michigan, is a leader in providing award-winning, high-quality care across the 26-counties it serves. With two tertiary hospitals in Midland and Saginaw, MyMichigan also has Medical Centers in Alma, Alpena, Clare, Gladwin, Mt. Pleasant, Sault Ste. Marie, Standish, Tawas, Towne Centre and West Branch. MyMichigan Health provides a full continuum of care across a wide array of settings, including urgent care centers, home health, virtual care, as well as medical offices. Their expertise spans 85 specialties and subspecialties, including behavioral health, cardiology, primary care, hematology/oncology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women and children services, and vascular surgery among others. Dedicated to advancing the future of medicine, MyMichigan Health collaborates with leading institutions to offer medical education programs. These initiatives are designed to train the next generation of medical professionals, including medical students, physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nursing students and other clinical experts. For four consecutive years, from 2022 to 2025, Forbes has acknowledged MyMichigan Health as one of “America’s Best Employers by State” and, in 2025, was also named to Forbes’ list of ‘America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals.’ With more than 13,200 employees and operational support staff, MyMichigan Health is a significant employer within its service areas and is committed to creating healthy communities and responding to the changing needs of the more than one million residents it supports. In fiscal year 2025, MyMichigan Health provided $243 million in community benefits, as well as supported its patients and families with new equipment, services and programs with funds raised by the MyMichigan Health Foundation and Field Neurosciences Institute.