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

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