Nursing
Nursing
Prepare for a rewarding career in healthcare through hands-on clinical experiences, advanced nursing education and compassionate patient care training.
Prepare for a career in patient care
The Nursing program is designed to offer individuals the opportunity to enter nursing or advance in nursing by entering at different levels of the curriculum.
Students may enter into the first year of the program, while graduates of approved practical nursing programs may qualify for advanced standing in the curriculum.
Hands-on clinical and laboratory learning
The nursing curriculum focuses on the basic human needs of individuals throughout the lifespan. Through the nursing process, students develop the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to individuals with well-defined health problems.
Legal, ethical and professional responsibilities are integrated throughout the program, while guided laboratory instruction and structured healthcare experiences reinforce classroom learning.
Career outcomes
Graduates are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN examination and pursue careers in a variety of healthcare settings.
Potential career pathways include:
- Registered Nurse
- Hospital Nurse
- Long-Term Care Nurse
- Medical Office Nurse
- Community Health Nurse
- Patient Care Coordinator
- Specialty Nursing Areas
Graduates may also choose to continue their education through bachelor’s degree nursing programs.
Accreditation and approval
The Nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and approved by the Maine State Board of Nursing.
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by ACEN regarding this program at ACEN Program Search.
Program resources
A career field with strong demand
Registered nurses continue to play a vital role in healthcare systems nationwide, with strong employment demand and opportunities across many healthcare settings.
6%
projected national job growth for registered nurses through 2033.
194,500
projected annual job openings for registered nurses nationwide.
$93,600
median annual wage for registered nurses nationally.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Registered Nurses.
Program contact information
Approved by the Maine State Board of Nursing
161 Capitol Street, 158 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333-0158
Tel: (207) 287-1333
Website: www.state.me.us/boardofnursing
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
Tel: (404) 975-5000
Website: www.acenursing.org
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