University of Maine - Fort Kent

Nursing Programs Offered

RN to BSN Program Details

The RN to BSN option is for those who are already licensed Registered Nurses. Graduates of state-approved diploma and associate degree programs in nursing are eligible to apply for admission to the baccalaureate program in the Registered Nurse Option. This program is designed to be as flexible and responsive to individual student needs as possible within the constraints of curriculum, university and accreditation requirements, and quality educational theory. The length of the program is dependent upon the amount of acceptable transfer credit; success in completion of CLEP, proficiency, and nursing examinations; and part-time or full-time status. In most instances a minimum of two years should be anticipated for completion.

Students may be eligible to be granted credit for prior learning, for example, credit for experiential learning or through a process of challenge examinations. All RN students who select the nursing major at UMFK are required to meet the criteria for one of these options. Please see the section below titled, Transfer Credits, for more information about these options.

The University of Maine at Fort Kent (UMFK), Division of Nursing envisions an environment that promotes excellence, innovation, and creativity in the educational preparation of baccalaureate nursing graduates.

As an integral part of its parent institution, The Division of Nursing is committed to quality liberal arts education of nurse leaders serving rural northern Maine and beyond. Our mission is to educate caring, competent, professional nurses who participate in maintaining, promoting, and optimizing the ever-changing health and well-being of clients and communities.

Over the course of study, students gain knowledge and skill in the social, behavioral, biological, and nursing sciences. This program of study fosters the personal and professional growth of students, enhancing the creative and intellectual abilities of those who wish to pursue advanced clinical and academic studies.

Each nursing major must complete a minimum of 120 hours of credit, including the general education core, nursing prerequisites, and nursing core courses as outlined on the individual program plan.

In fulfillment of this mission, the Division of Nursing will:

-provide responsive, quality baccalaureate nursing education that fosters and facilitates the development of professional nurses prepared to meet the health care needs of a multicultural society;
-develop creative and innovative educational methodologies that serve a diverse student population;
-prepare professional nurses as generalists who will become leaders in promoting, maintaining, and optimizing healthy communities;
-provide a community-based liberal arts educational program that utilizes a holistic approach focused on health promotion and optimal wellness;
-prepare professional nurses who will meet evolving technology and health care needs within a complex society;
-promote professional skills, values and responsiveness to the greater community;
-provide opportunities for faculty to pursue scholarly endeavors such as teaching, practice, service, and research; and, develop, foster, and maintain collaborative partnerships with the community and other institutions.

BSN Program Details

The traditional BSN track is for students who transition from high school to college, or who wish to transfer with some credit earned from other academic institutions, or as non-traditional students who wish to be considered for previously earned academic credit and/or life experience. Ordinarily, this option takes 4 years to complete. Although courses may be taken in the summer, summer classes are not required to complete the program requirements.

The University of Maine at Fort Kent (UMFK), Division of Nursing envisions an environment that promotes excellence, innovation, and creativity in the educational preparation of baccalaureate nursing graduates.

As an integral part of its parent institution, The Division of Nursing is committed to quality liberal arts education of nurse leaders serving rural northern Maine and beyond. Our mission is to educate caring, competent, professional nurses who participate in maintaining, promoting, and optimizing the ever-changing health and well-being of clients and communities.

Over the course of study, students gain knowledge and skill in the social, behavioral, biological, and nursing sciences. This program of study fosters the personal and professional growth of students, enhancing the creative and intellectual abilities of those who wish to pursue advanced clinical and academic studies.

Each nursing major must complete a minimum of 120 hours of credit, including the general education core, nursing prerequisites, and nursing core courses as outlined on the individual program plan.

In fulfillment of this mission, the Division of Nursing will:

-provide responsive, quality baccalaureate nursing education that fosters and facilitates the development of professional nurses prepared to meet the health care needs of a multicultural society;
-develop creative and innovative educational methodologies that serve a diverse student population;
-prepare professional nurses as generalists who will become leaders in promoting, maintaining, and optimizing healthy communities;
-provide a community-based liberal arts educational program that utilizes a holistic approach focused on health promotion and optimal wellness;
-prepare professional nurses who will meet evolving technology and health care needs within a complex society;
-promote professional skills, values and responsiveness to the greater community;
-provide opportunities for faculty to pursue scholarly endeavors such as teaching, practice, service, and research; and, develop, foster, and maintain collaborative partnerships with the community and other institutions.

Accelerated BSN Program Details

The Accelerated BSN track is a 4-semester program intended for students who have an earned undergraduate baccalaureate degree. The majority of courses within this program track are in nursing whereby students build upon the learning acquired in the liberal arts and sciences from their previously earned undergraduate degree. To facilitate the student's successful completion of this program of study, a number of teaching modalities are utilized, including directed studies, traditional classroom, and distance learning. Student success is premised upon the ability to be a motivated, flexible, and self-directed learner. Enrollment as a full-time student is a requirement in this track.

The University of Maine at Fort Kent (UMFK), Division of Nursing envisions an environment that promotes excellence, innovation, and creativity in the educational preparation of baccalaureate nursing graduates.

As an integral part of its parent institution, The Division of Nursing is committed to quality liberal arts education of nurse leaders serving rural northern Maine and beyond. Our mission is to educate caring, competent, professional nurses who participate in maintaining, promoting, and optimizing the ever-changing health and well-being of clients and communities.

Over the course of study, students gain knowledge and skill in the social, behavioral, biological, and nursing sciences. This program of study fosters the personal and professional growth of students, enhancing the creative and intellectual abilities of those who wish to pursue advanced clinical and academic studies.

Each nursing major must complete a minimum of 120 hours of credit, including the general education core, nursing prerequisites, and nursing core courses as outlined on the individual program plan.

In fulfillment of this mission, the Division of Nursing will:

-provide responsive, quality baccalaureate nursing education that fosters and facilitates the development of professional nurses prepared to meet the health care needs of a multicultural society;
-develop creative and innovative educational methodologies that serve a diverse student population;
-prepare professional nurses as generalists who will become leaders in promoting, maintaining, and optimizing healthy communities;
-provide a community-based liberal arts educational program that utilizes a holistic approach focused on health promotion and optimal wellness;
-prepare professional nurses who will meet evolving technology and health care needs within a complex society;
-promote professional skills, values and responsiveness to the greater community;
-provide opportunities for faculty to pursue scholarly endeavors such as teaching, practice, service, and research; and, develop, foster, and maintain collaborative partnerships with the community and other institutions.