UMaine School of Nursing

Cultivate a courageous, inclusive community of professionals that lead excellence in education, research, and public service.

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UMaine School of Nursing

Cultivate a courageous, inclusive community of professionals that lead excellence in education, research, and public service.

Why Join the School of Nursing

Nursing is a profession driven by compassion, expertise, and the desire to make a difference.

The School of Nursing is philosophically linked with the University of Maine’s mission to be the state’s center for learning, discovery and service to the public. Faculty and students of the school serve as a vital resource to the people of Maine through clinical practice, scholarly activities and leadership roles.

Join us and become a vital part of a dedicated community committed to improving lives and shaping the future of healthcare.

A photo of a nursing student working on a dummy.

Why Join the School of Nursing

Nursing is a profession driven by compassion, expertise, and the desire to make a difference.

The School of Nursing is philosophically linked with the University of Maine’s mission to be the state’s center for learning, discovery and service to the public. Faculty and students of the school serve as a vital resource to the people of Maine through clinical practice, scholarly activities and leadership roles.

Join us and become a vital part of a dedicated community committed to improving lives and shaping the future of healthcare.

A photo of a nursing student working on a dummy

CCNE Accredited

The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) serves the public interest by assessing and identifying programs that engage in effective educational practices. As a voluntary, self-regulatory process, CCNE accreditation supports and encourages continuing self-assessment by nursing programs and supports continuing growth and improvement of collegiate professional education and nurse residency/fellowship programs.

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of courses designed with scientific teaching pedagogy

A logo that reads "Best Colleges U.S. News & World Report Nursing (BSN) Programs 2022"

out of 690 by U.S. News & World Report 2022 Best Colleges rankings, top 11% in the nation

Featured Students

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SON News

UMaine School of Nursing expanding programming for aspiring family nurse practitioners 

The University of Maine School of Nursing received a $1.96 million grant to provide financial assistance and new educational opportunities to aspiring family nurse practitioners who can help improve access to primary care in rural and underserved regions of Maine.

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UMaine School of Nursing receives $550K for graduate scholarships

The University of Maine School of Nursing received a $550,000 grant from the Helene Fuld Health Trust for scholarships to support students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program, the largest gift that the UMaine School of Nursing has ever received.