BSN Programs in Maine

Are you looking for a career where you can help other people get and/or stay healthy? Becoming a registered nurse (RN) in the pine tree state is a great way to give back to your community. It takes four years to study for your Bachelor of Science in Nursing, or BSN, degree, which includes general education courses alongside medical training. You’ll start out by learning from textbooks in the classroom, then move to real world clinical experience in your third and fourth years. When you finish, you can look forward to an average salary of $59,000 in this state.

While an associate degree in nursing (ADN) offers a faster path to becoming an RN, it pays less than a BSN degree. The National Academy of Medicine (NAM), formerly called the Institute of Medicine (IoM), advocates for a nursing workforce made up of mostly BSN degree holders by the year 2020. As Maine’s population shifts towards a larger senior-citizen demographic in the next decade, demand for nurses will go up sharply. By the year 2025, projections show that Maine will have 3,000 less nurses than it needs for optimal medical care.

When you study in Maine, you have the option of becoming a traveling nurse after passing your NCLEX-RN exam. As members of the Nurse Licensure Compact, Maine’s nurses are eligible to work temporary jobs in other states without applying for a new license each time.

The Best BSN Programs in Maine

The number of typically college-aged people in Maine is shrinking. Schools are clamoring for more students, so it’s a great time to apply for your BSN degree. You can use this list to find the perfect, accredited BSN program for you.

1. Purdue University Global-Lewiston

   265 Western Ave, South Portland, ME 04106 (207) 774-6126

2. University of Maine at Augusta

   46 University Dr, Augusta, ME 04330 (207) 621-3000

3. University of Maine at Fort Kent

   23 University Dr, Fort Kent, ME 04743 (207) 834-7500

4. University of New England

   11 Hills Beach Rd, Biddeford, ME 04005 (207) 283-0171

5. University of Southern Maine

   96 Falmouth St, Portland, ME 04103 (207) 780-4141

Maine State Board of Nursing

For more information, contact the Maine State Board of Nursing.