The Nursing Program prepares women and men for entry-level positions in the nursing profession.
Successful completion of the ADN program of study qualifies graduates to receive an Associate
in Science Degree in Nursing (ADN). The ADN qualifies the graduate for the National Council
Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) and application for state licensure as a registered nurse (RN)
in the state of Maine. The program is approved by the Maine State Board of Nursing (MSBN) and
accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).
The program of study combines general education and nursing studies in the classroom with selected
laboratory and clinical experiences in providing nursing care to patients in a variety of health
care settings. Students may be scheduled for day, evening, and weekend clinical experiences throughout
the program. It is expected that students will be able to make the necessary arrangements in order to
complete all scheduled rotations. Nursing courses require students to participate in approximately 18
to 24 hours per week of classroom and clinical activities. Attendance is essential. General education
courses supportive to the nursing major must be taken prior to or concurrent with nursing courses as
stipulated in the curriculum design. Completion of all non-nursing general education courses is strongly
recommended prior to program entry. Nursing courses must be taken in consecutive semesters. Students must
achieve a minimum grade of "C" in all required general education and nursing courses in order to progress
through the curriculum. A course may only be repeated once in order to achieve the minimum grade.
The Nursing Program is designed to keep pace with current health care trends and technology in order
to meet the dynamic health care needs of the community, and to prepare students for the challenges of
the nursing profession. The curriculum is subject to change without notice in order to comply with the
requirements of accrediting agencies, clinical facilities, and/or the College.
Students in the Nursing Program are expected to be computer proficient in computer keyboarding, word
processing, and the use of the Internet. All nursing courses are Blackboard enhanced courses. Ideally,
students should have off-campus Internet access in order to complete online course activities.
Students who are not successful in a nursing course do not progress to the subsequent nursing course;
unsuccessful students must withdraw from the Nursing Program. Students who are not successful in
completing a nursing course may be considered for re-admission to the Nursing Program one time only.
Acceptance for re-admission depends upon:
1. the overall past performance of the applicant;
2. completion of actions taken by the applicant for remediation;
3. availability of space in the Nursing Program;
4. program duration limits.
Students who are not successful in the first semester nursing course (NUR118) must apply to restart
the Nursing Program through the Admissions Office. Current admission requirements must be met.
Re-entrance into the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th semesters is done by petitioning the nursing faculty and the Academic Dean.
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