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Nursing Pathways Program

Students in the UMaine Machias Nursing Pathway program are admitted into the Liberal Studies Allied Health AA degree program at UMaine Machias and complete two semesters of designated Nursing Pathway courses. These courses consist of foundational science courses and general education courses.  As first-year students enrolled at UMaine Machias, students will be billed at the UMaine Machias tuition rate, considered for UMaine Machias merit scholarships and reviewed for financial aid awards, and enroll in Nursing Pathways courses on the UMaine Machias campus.  To complete the standard two-semester sequence, students must meet the math requirement to enroll in chemistry their first semester.  In the spring of their first year, Nursing Pathway students complete the Nursing Progression form and meet state progression standards in order to move into the UMaine Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program (BSN).

Admission

Admission is competitive and space in the program is limited to 30 students. To be considered, students should have taken at least a standard college preparatory curriculum in high school, completed two lab sciences including biology and earned a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or higher with grades of B or
better in science, math and English courses. Also considered will be the rigor of the high school coursework, co-curricular and extracurricular activities, work experience, the school recommendation and the essay. SAT and ACT test results are optional.

Mathematics Readiness 

For Nursing Pathways Program

To demonstrate mathematics readiness to enroll in chemistry in the first semester, students can do any of the following: present a score of 530 or higher on the SAT math exam or 21 or higher on the ACT math exam, take the UMaine ALEKS math placement test by June 1 and score 45 or higher, or successfully complete a College Algebra course over the summer prior to starting at UMaine Machias in the fall. Students who are not able to meet the mathematics requirement will take MAT 111 College Algebra before transferring to the nursing program in Orono and may have to attend UMaine Machias for an additional semester.

Progression to the UMaine BSN program

Pathway students who have met the progression criteria outlined in the UMaine Machias Nursing Pathway Handbook will submit a progression form in their second semester in preparation for the UMaine Nursing program the following year.

UMaine Machias Coursework

2 Semesters

Fall Semester – UMaine Machias AA Liberal Studies/Allied Health Courses:

  • BIO 117 – This is Life: 4 Credits
  • ENG 101 – English Composition: 3 Credits
  • CHY 101 – General Chemistry: 4 Credits
  • UMaine Machias 1st Yr. Seminar: 1 Credit

Total Credits: 12

Spring Semester- UMaine Machias AA Liberal Studies/Allied Health Courses:

  • BIO 221 – General Microbiology: 4 Credits
  • PSY 110 – Introduction to Psychology: 3 Credits
  • SOC 114 – Introduction to Sociology: 3 Credits
  • Ged Ed: Ethics, Artistic & Creative, or Writing Intensive outside Major

Total Credits: 13

A minimum grade of C- (C for English Composition) is required for UMaine to award transfer credit, Nursing students are expected to meet the School of Nursing standard of a grade of C or better for courses to count toward their Nursing program. To meet progression requirements, students are expected to earn a minimum GPA of 3.0 in BIO 117, CHY 101 and BIO 221. Students who do not meet the Mathematics prerequisite to enroll in Chemistry in their first semester will take College Algebra and may have an additional semester added to the UMaine Machias portion of their program.

UMaine Semester 3 – Fall

  • NUR 101 – Issues and Opportunities in Nursing: 1 Credit
  • BIO 208 – Human Anatomy & Physiology: 4 Credits
  • NUR 102 – Foundations of Nursing Practice I: 1.5 Credits
  • NUR 106 – Foundations of Nursing Practice I lab: 1 Credit
  • STS 232 – Principles of Statistical Inference: 3 Credits
  • FSN 101 – Intro to Food & Nutrition: 3 Credits

Total Credits: 13.5

UMaine Semester 4 – Spring

  • NUR 103 – Foundations of Nursing Practice II: 3 Credits
  • CHF 201 – Intro to Child Development: 3 Credits
  • NUR 303 – Pathophysiology: 3 Credits
  • NUR 165 – Intro to Care of Older Adults: 1 Credit
  • NUR 265 – Human Genetics and Genomics: 1 Credit
  • NUR 365 – Health Care Informatics: 1 Credit

Total Credits: 12

UMaine Semester 5 – Fall

  • NUR 200 – Care of Adults I: 3 Credits
  • NUR 201 – Care of Adults I Clinical: 1.5 Credits
  • NUR 202 – Application of Theory to Nursing Practice I: 1.5 Credits
  • NUR 300 – Health Assessment: 3 Credits
  • NUR 308 – Health Assessment Lab: 1 Credit
  • NUR 310 – Evidence-Based Practice in Healthcare: 3 Credits

Total Credits: 13

UMaine Semester 6 – Spring

  • Gen Ed – Ethics (PHI) (if not taken at UMaine Machias): 3 Credits
  • NUR 301 – Care of Adults II: 3 Credits
  • NUR 306 – Care of Adults II Clinical: 2 Credits
  • NUR 302 – Application of Theory to Nursing Practice II: 1.5 Credits
  • NUR 316 – Pharmacology (online): 3 Credits
  • Gen Ed – Writing Intensive outside the major (if not taken at UMaine Machias): 3 Credits

Total Credits: 15.5

UMaine Semester 7 – Fall

  • NUR 413 – Nursing Care Management of Women, Infants & Families: 3 Credits
  • NUR 414 – Nursing Care Management of Women, Infants & Families Clinical: 1 Credit
  • NUR 340 – Psych/Mental Health Nursing: 3 Credits
  • NUR 341 – Psych/Mental Health Nursing Clinical: 2 Credits
  • NUR 415 – Sociocultural Issues (online): 3 Credits
  • Gen Ed – Artistic & Creative (if not taken at UMaine Machias): 3 Credits

Total Credits: 15

UMaine Semester 8 – Spring

  • NUR 334 – Care of Adults III: 3 Credits
  • NUR 335 – Care of Adults III Clinical: 2 Credits
  • NUR 416 – Nursing Care Management of Children & Families: 3 Credits
  • NUR 417 – Nursing Care Management of Children and Families Clinical: 1 Credit
  • NUR 452 – Community & Population Health: 3 Credits
  • NUR 453 – Community & Population Clinical: 1 Credit

Total Credits: 14

UMaine Semester 9 – Fall

  • NUR 456 – Professional Nursing Practice through the Lifespan: 3 Credits
  • NUR 457 – Professional Nursing Practice through the Lifespan (Lab): 1 Credit
  • NUR 455 – Senior Clinical Practicum: 5 Credits
  • NUR 447 – Clinical Reflections Seminar: 1 Credit
  • NUR 444 – Management & Leadership (online): 3 Credits

Total Credits: 13

Downeast nursing track

Earn a dual degree in College Studies and Nursing with UMaine Machias and University of Maine at Augusta. Designed for those interested in pursuing a Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) while living and working in the Downeast Region, the Downeast Nursing Track allows students to simultaneously complete their BSN and a liberal arts college studies degree.

Built with flexibility in mind, in-person and online courses will be offered through UMaine Machias for liberal arts courses. Nursing- specific training will be offered through UMA online and in clinical training at the Ellsworth Center Nursing Simulation Lab.

How it works

Students in the Downeast Nursing Track will complete two degrees at the same time: a Bachelor of College Studies through UMaine Machias, and a BSN through UMA.

  • UMaine Machias courses are offered in-person and online, allowing for flexible scheduling
  • Third and forth year labs can be completed at UMA’s Ellsworth Center Nursing Simulation Lab
  • Clinical training will be offered at Downeast Community Hospital (Machias) and Calais Community Hospital (Calais)

Who it’s
right for

  • Working adults pursuing a four-year BSN degree
  • High school grads wanting to join the medical field in the Downeast Region

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