Located in Orono, Maine, the University of Maine School of Nursing offers both a bachelor of sciences and a master of science degree in nursing. The bachelor of science consists of 121 total credit hours and features coursework in studies that include growth and development, statistics, sociocultural aspects of health and leadership and management. Master of science degree students must hold a B.S. in nursing from an accredited nursing school to meet program requirements. The University of Maine School of Nursing provides post-graduate job placement assistance, and tuition assistance is available for students who qualify.
Central Maine Community College offers a one-year diploma program in practical nursing, as well as a two-year associate degree in registered nursing. The one-year diploma program in practical nursing consists of 36 total credit hours and includes studies in anatomy and physiology, the foundation of nursing and introductory courses in psychology. The two-year associate of science degree program consists of 68 total clock hours of instruction and is more in depth, consisting of additional instruction in microbiology, public speaking and developmental psychology. Financial aid is available for students who qualify, and Central Maine Community College accepts credits from select accredited colleges and universities.
St. Joseph's College of Maine offers a bachelor of science in nursing program that can be completed online. The program serves students who already hold a diploma or associate degree in nursing and wish to further their education. The program consists in studies in ecology and theology in addition to in-depth studies in pharmacology, pathophysiology, nutrition and leadership and management. In order to qualify, students must hold diplomas or associate degrees from an accredited nursing school in order to satisfy transferable credit-hour requirements.
With locations in both Portland and Biddeford, Maine, the University of New England's department of nursing offers a four-year bachelor of science degree in nursing. The program, which consists of courses based in science and humanities, emphasizes the importance of holistic approaches to medicine as a tool to be used in conjunction with traditional medical practices. Human patient simulations are used to provide hands-on instruction in patient care. In addition to its traditional nursing program, the University of New England offers a master's of nurse anesthesia program for students who already hold a bachelor's degree in nursing. The master's of nurse anesthesia program is designed to prepare applicants to sit for the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist certification exam and can be completed in as little as 27 months.