Graduate Programs
The
University of Maine School of Nursing is pleased to respond to
your inquiry about our graduate program. The following information
is an abbreviated fact sheet format, and should provide you with
some basics. If you need more specific information, please contact
Cindy Therrien at (207) 581-2505.
There are clinical placements for
approximately 10 new students per year. Enrollment in clinical
courses is limited by availability of clinical sites/clinical
faculty. Up to 20 students may be enrolled in support courses
(e.g. Pharmacology, Research, Theory Development).
Non-matriculated students may take these support courses, with
permission of the instructor. Prospective applicants may wish to
take support courses as a way of determining aptitude and interest
in the Rural Family Nurse Practitioner program.
Options
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Full-time study for 2 years leading to a
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN);
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Part-time study for 3 or 4 years, leading to
the MSN;
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Students already possessing the MSN may
elect to obtain a Certificate of Advanced Study (CAGS);
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RN to MSN track, full or part-time.
Pre-Requisites
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BSN from an NLN accredited program (with the
exception of the RN to MSN track;
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Undergraduate GPA minimum of 3.0 on a 4.0
scale
Acceptable course in Physical Assessment; minimum grade of B;
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College level statistics course; minimum
grade of B;
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College level research methods course;
minimum grade of B;
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Experience as a Registered Nurse;
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Licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse
in the State of Maine (by date of admission);
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Commitment to practice in a rural or other
underserved area;
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Completion of either GRE or MAT within past
5 years; satisfactory score.
Application Process
