Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The BS program in nursing is designed to prepare a beginning professional nurse for practice in a variety of settings. It provides a foundation for advanced study in nursing. The nursing curriculum is based on prerequisite courses in the liberal arts, physical sciences, social sciences and on electives. The program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education(CCNE). It offers traditional and innovative clinical experiences to prepare graduates for the changing health care environment. The College of Nursing and Health Professions (CONHP) offers this program on the Portland and Lewiston-Auburn campuses.
Prerequisites in the Undergraduate Curriculum
Learn about the prerequisites
Undergraduate Nursing Course of Study
Learn more about the course of study.
Clinical Requirements
Nursing majors must purchase uniforms and lab coats, must be certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and meet CONHP health requirements prior to entry into sophomore level laboratory clinical courses. The certificate card from the American Heart Association must state course for Health Care Provider. The American Red Cross certificate card must state BLS for Professional Rescuer.
Since clinical experiences occur in a variety of settings in the Southern Maine area, students must provide their own transportation. Professional liability insurance is highly recommended for students in the nursing major. Health insurance is required while registered in clinical courses starting with NUR 213 (Fundamentals of Nursing lab).
For more information regarding the specifics of the Nursing Program's Health Requirements, health insurance and CPR certification, read the health requirements information.
Background Check Policy
Students must pay for and complete a comprehensive background check prior to starting junior level clinical courses. In addition, students must sign a disclosure agreement allowing the school to provide access to this background information to our clinical affiliates. Affiliates have the right to deny clinical placement based on crimanal background. Denial of clinical placements will stip progression in the nursing program.
Degree Requirements
The baccalaureate degree in nursing is conferred on students who successfully complete: 51-55 credit hours in the liberal arts, physical sciences, social sciences, and core curriculum; 65 credit hours in nursing; and 9 credit hours in electives. A total of 125-130 credits are required for graduation.
Admission
First-Year Students - Students who are currently in high school or who have graduated from high school less than three years ago and have attempted fewer than 12 college credits.
Deadline: February 15th
In addition to requirements established for admission to the University, the College of Nursing and Health Professions requires high school chemistry and biology with labs. Admission to the baccalaureate program is highly selective; the process includes consideration of SAT scores, high school rank, academic record, and references.
Application Options
Listed below are links where you can apply online, print an application, or request a printed copy of the application.
Transfer Students - Applicants who have attempted twelve semester hours of credit or more beyond the secondary school level.
Deadline: Jan 15th
Transfer admission into the nursing program is available on a limited basis according to the number of open seats. Admission is selective according to GPA and previous academic record. Transfer students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and have completed English and Math proficiencies in order to be considered.
* Please Note *
The school of Nursing will begin this spring to accept transfer students using a cohort system that assigns a clinical start date. This January (2009) we will accept 85-100 students to three cohorts: 2 groups will be accepted to start preclinical nursing courses in Fall 2009; one group on our Lewiston campus (25-30 students) and one group on our Portland campus (30-35 students) a third group will be accepted to start pre-clinical nursing coursework in Spring of 2010 (20-36 students). Please indiciate on your application if you wish to be considered for acceptance to Portland only, Lewiston only, or for either campus. We will allow applicants one month to accept and then will offer a second round of acceptances to students on a wait list. Students accepted to a cohort must stay in the chort unless granted permission to drop back intoa later cohort by the undergraduate coordinator. Students will have the predominance of their courses on the campus they have been accepted to, however, students may have to travel for clinical/lab placements.
Information sessions about transferring to USM Nursing are held on a regular basis. Upcoming sessions are at 4pm on December 9, 2009. Please call (207) 780-4715 to reserve a space in an upcoming session.
Application Options
Listed below are links where you can apply online, print an application, or request a printed copy of the application.
In addition, transfer students must submit the
Application forms may be obtained from:
Admissions Office
37 College Ave.
Gorham, ME 04038
(207) 780-5670
Advising & Academic Information
110 Payson Smith
Portland Campus
(207) 780-4040
Student Services
Lewiston-Auburn College
51 Westminster Street
Lewiston, ME 04240 (207) 753-6552
For questions or comments, please contact us.
updated 9/10/08
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