University of Southern Maine

Accelerated BS in Nursing

Admission | Admission Requirements | Application | Accelerated BS in Nursing Curriculum

This program is designed for students holding baccalaureate degrees in other disciplines. It requires full-time study for the 15 month duration of the program. Students begin their studies  in May and graduate with a BS in Nursing 15 months later in August of the following year. Students are eligible to sit for NCLEX-RN after completion of the program.

The program builds on the student's prior university/college education where the student will have gained knowledge in the liberal arts and sciences. The vast majority of the courses in this program are in nursing. The program starts May each year.

Admission

Admission to the accelerated BS in Nursing is open to students holding baccalaureate degrees. The program begins in May during USM first summer session. The application deadline is October 1st.

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Admission Requirements

The applicant must

• Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited university or college
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better from the previous degree on 4.0 scale
• Successfully completed a college/university course in Anatomy & Physiology (all body systems) and a college/university course in statistics by the time the program begins in May.

Prior course work that could strengthen an application

• Microbiology & Lab
• Chemistry & Lab - particularly organic or biochemistry
• Growth & development - life-span preferred

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Application

You must complete an Application for Undergraduate Admission and a Supplemental Application for Accelerated Bachelor of Science Program in Nursing.

Application Options

Listed below are links where you can access the Application for Undergraduate Admission.  You can apply online, print an application, or request a printed copy of the application.

• Apply Online
• Print Application (PDF) Format
• Request a printed copy of application

In addition to completing an Undergraduate USM Application, you must also complete the: USM Supplemental Application for Accelerated Program

All Forms may be obtained from:
Admission Office
37 College Ave
Gorham, ME 04038
(207) 780-5670

Advising & Academic Information
110 Payson Smith
Portland Campus
(207) 780-4040

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Accelerated BS in Nursing Curriculum

Program of Studies

Information Sessions

Information sessions about the Accelerated and Options programs are held on a regular.  Please e-mail Sarah Haglund or call (207) 780-4131 to reserve a space in an upcoming session.

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