University of Michigan Health-Sparrow

Health system employer · Based in Lansing, MI

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What the day-to-day looks like

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What stands out

Experienced nurses
You would work for University of Michigan Health-Sparrow in Lansing and chart in Epic.
From employer postings
Moving here
Lansing sits about 5% below the national cost of living, and people here budget around $900 a month for a decent rental.
Experienced nurses
Glassdoor estimates $53,000–$77,000 a year for LPN roles listed under University of Michigan / UM Health-Sparrow in Lansing.
As of 2026-08Source: glassdoor.com
Experienced nurses
Lansing LPN listings under University of Michigan show a 4.3 Glassdoor rating, and that score is for UM as a whole.
As of 2026-08Source: glassdoor.com

More about working here

Moving here
Michigan takes a flat 4.25% state income tax and is not a compact-license state, so you need a Michigan license.

Working conditions

Charting system: Epic; From employer postings
Pay and benefits: LPN (NURSE LPN) Lansing under University of Michigan / UM Health-Sparrow; Glassdoor estimate $53K–$77K; As of 2026-08Source: glassdoor.com
Pay and benefits: $15,000 sign-on bonus for Respiratory hiring at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Eaton; As of 2026Source: facebook.com
Pay and benefits: Shift differentials advertised with competitive pay for Respiratory roles at UM Health-Sparrow Eaton; As of 2026Source: facebook.com

The city

Living in Lansing, MI

Lansing, Michigan's capital, blends government energy with college-town spirit thanks to nearby Michigan State University. The Grand River winds through downtown, and districts like Old Town offer local art and dining. Midwestern practicality and a steady healthcare market make it a solid choice for nurses seeking manageable pacing and year-round community events.

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Metro price level · Lansing area: 5% below the national average; BEA index 95.0 (100 = national)
Median gross rent: $993/mo; rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income: $54,382/yr; all local households, not nurse pay

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

Who they are

You would work for University of Michigan Health-Sparrow in Lansing, Michigan, and you would chart in Epic. Other names hiring in this market include McLaren Health Care, CVS Health, DaVita, Accura HealthCare, and Genesis Surgery Center.

Hiring days

More about University of Michigan Health-Sparrow

Lansing is a place people call affordable. The cost of living sits about 5% below the national level. Locals will tell you to budget at least $900 a month for a decent rental; write-ups put median rent around $850. Michigan is not a compact-license state, so you need a Michigan license. State income tax is a flat 4.25%. On pay, Glassdoor estimates $53,000 to $77,000 a year for LPN roles listed under University of Michigan / UM Health-Sparrow in Lansing. That is an estimate, not a wage Sparrow posted. A $15,000 sign-on and shift differentials have been advertised for Respiratory jobs at the Eaton campus, not for nursing. The 4.3 Glassdoor rating on those Lansing LPN listings belongs to University of Michigan as a whole, not to Sparrow specifically.

Working here

Culture and working life

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Themes from public reviews

Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.

Overall employer rating: Lansing LPN listings under University of Michigan show a 4.3 Glassdoor rating; that score is for UM broadly, not Sparrow-specific.; As of 2026-08Source: glassdoor.com

What to weigh

The 4.3 Glassdoor rating on those Lansing LPN listings is for University of Michigan as a whole, not for Sparrow itself.

As of 2026-08Source: glassdoor.com

The reality check

Before you decide

Quick facts

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Roles last seen active: Aug 22, 2026

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