Maine Nursing Schools and Programs

Maine, the "Pine Tree" state, has a culture that is unique to the northeast U.S. The state is know for its jagged, rocky coastline; its low, rolling mountains; and its heavily forested interior as well as for its seafood cuisine, especially lobsters and clams. There is an outdoor adventure of every kind from skiing to wind jamming. Maine has famous lighthouses and quaint inns that are historic and romantic. There is something for every nursing student in Maine.

Maine provides a range of nursing education options in the colleges and universities to obtain your associate’s degree to MSN in nurse education. Approximately 13,000 new jobs were created in health care within this state between 1998 and 2008. The nursing shortage did not miss Maine and they are working hard to educate nurses to get them in the field. They are combating the shortage by urging experienced mid-career nurses to become nurse educators. The shortage of nursing staff remains large and RN’s are working extreme overtime hours to help the shortage. Therefore, Maine has ample opportunities for you to pursue your nursing education and provides numerous employment opportunities in hospitals and medical centers located throughout the state.

Degree Programs:

Administrative, Adult Care, Clinical Nurse, Community Health, EMT, Family Care, Nurse Educator, Nurse Practitioner (NP), Nursing, Nursing Assistant, Parish Nursing, Pediatrics, Radiology, Registered Nurse (RN), School Nurse

Largest Cities:

Auburn, Augusta, Bangor, Biddeford, Brunswick, Lewiston, Kennebunk, Madison, Millinocket, Norway, Portland, Sanford, Scarborough, South Portland, Wesley

Additional Resources:

Maine State Board of Nursing
http://www.maine.gov/boardofnursing

Maine Nurse Practitioner Association
http://www.mnpa.us

Nursing Jobs in Maine
http://www.maine-me.nursing-jobs.us

Hospital Directory for Maine
http://www.healthgrades.com/hospital-directory/maine-me-north

Maine Office of Tourism
http://www.visitmaine.com

ONLINE PROGRAMS WITHOUT WAITING LISTS

Drexel University

Drexel University offers accredited online nursing degree programs, the same high quality on-campus degrees, in an easy and convenient format. Designed for the professional who wants to complete their education without compromising quality for convenience.
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Liberty University

Liberty has become the world's largest evangelical university and has never lost sight of its mission - to equip men and women with a Christ-centered education to impact their world and workplace. Liberty is the World's Largest Christian University.

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Sacred Heart University

Sacred Heart University is a regionally accredited Catholic institution in Fairfield, Connecticut, dedicated to preparing students for meaningful, rewarding, and thriving careers.

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Walden University

Walden U. is for the working professional who desires an advanced degree while maintaining career & personal commitments. Walden's flexible, student-centered education allows you to earn a master's or Ph.D. from the convenience of your home or workplace.

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Indiana State University

Indiana State University has partnered with The College Network to offer two dynamic new programs that enable LPNs and RNs to complete all upper-level nursing courses and earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing entirely online.

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CAMPUS BASED PROGRAMS
School Enrollment Type Accredited Online Program Degrees Find Scholarship
Central Maine Community College 2,000 Public Yes No Associate, LPN, LPN-to-RN scholarships
Central Maine Medical Center School of Nursing 100 Private Yes No Associate scholarships
Eastern Maine Community College 1,540 Public Yes No Associate, LPN-to-RN scholarships
Husson College 2,100 Private Yes No BS/BSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN, RN-to-MSN, Nurse Practitioner scholarships
Kennebec Valley Technical College 1,100 Public Yes No Associate scholarships
Northern Maine Technical College 800 Public Yes No Associate scholarships
Saint Joseph's College 1,000 Private Yes No BS/BSN, RN-to-BSN scholarships
Southern Maine Technical College 2,300 Public Yes No Associate scholarships
University of Maine 11,200 Public Yes No BS/BSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN, RN-to-MSN, Nurse Practitioner scholarships
University of Maine - Fort Kent 925 Public Yes No BS/BSN, Accelerated BSN, RN-to-BSN scholarships
University of Maine at Augusta 0 Public Yes No Associate scholarships
University of New England 1,200 Private Yes No Associate, BS/BSN, Nurse Anesthetist scholarships
University of Southern Maine 8,700 Public Yes No BS/BSN, Accelerated BSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN, RN-to-MSN, Nurse Practitioner scholarships