Becoming a registered nurse requires completion of at least an associate of science degree in nursing program (ADN). After graduation, aspiring RNs are required to pass the National Council Licensure Examination or NCLEX-PN to obtain licensure for practice. In Maine, ADN programs are typically offered in community colleges, although a few can be found in four-year institutions.
Eastern Maine Community College
At Eastern Maine Community College, students are required to take two prerequisite anatomy and physiology courses. The two-year program's other courses include Developmental Psychology, Nursing Dosage Calculation and Oral Communication. A total of 67.5 credits is needed for graduation.
Eastern Maine Community College
354 Hogan Road
Bangor, ME 04401
207-974-4625
emcc.edu
Kennebec Valley Community College
Kennebec Valley Community College's two-year RN program comprises 69 credits that include courses such as Introduction to Communication, Nursing Across the Lifespan and Transition into Nursing Practice for the ADN. There is also an LPN-to-ADN option for licensed practical nurses wishing to be RNs.
Kennebec Valley Community College
92 Western Avenue
Fairfield, ME 04937
207-453-5167
kvcc.me.edu
University of Maine at Augusta
Located in the state capital, the University of Maine at Augusta offers an ADN program that requires 70 credits to complete. In addition to core nursing courses such as Nursing Care of the Adult Client and Nursing Care for the Family, students are required to take general education courses from an extensive Communication and Fine Arts and Humanities curriculum. Students who are LPNs need to take the LPN Transition course.
University of Maine at Augusta
46 University Drive
Augusta, ME 04330
877-862-1234
207-621-3000
uma.edu
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