Credential(s) Offered
Associate's degree
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
The nursing program is designed to offer individuals the opportunity to enter nursing or to advance in nursing by entering at different levels of the curriculum. Students may enter into the first year of the program, or candidates who are graduates of approved practical nursing programs are provided an opportunity for advanced standing in the nursing curriculum.Nursing
The nursing curriculum is designed to focus upon basic human needs of individuals throughout the lifespan. Through the use of the nursing process, students develop necessary knowledge and skills to provide nursing care to individuals with well-defined health problems. Legal, ethical and role responsibilities of the nurse are addressed within each level. Guided learning experiences in the laboratory and structured health care settings are correlated with classroom instruction.
Graduates will be eligible to take the NCLEX-RN examination.
Graduates will find employment opportunities in health care settings such as hospitals, nursing homes and medical offices. Graduates may also choose to transfer to a four year university to complete their bachelor’s degree in nursing.
The nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and approved by the Maine State Board of Nursing.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
64
Hours
61
Entrance Requirements
None
School
Northern Maine Community College
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
No
Training Location(s)
Presque Isle
Local WIB
1 - Northeastern Workforce Board
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Federal Title IV Aid
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - New England Association of Schools and Colleges
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$700.00 per semester
Testing/Exam Fees
$562.00
Graduation Fees
$65.00
In-State Tuition
$92.00 per credit hour
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$184.00 per credit hour
Registration Fee
$13.00 per semester
Total In-State Program Cost
$1,432.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$1,524.00
