UMaine Nursing: Army Nurse Pathway
UMaine Nursing: Army Nurse Pathway
This pathway is ideal for students looking to join the United States Army to become an Army Nurse upon graduation. Number of credits per semester are a little higher due to added naval courses. This pathway is not recommended for students who choose to work full-time and/or do extra-curriculars (like sports).
First Semester (First Year):
Classes:
NUR 101 – Issues and Opportunities in Nursing: 1 Credit
NUR 150 – Scholarship of Mindfulness and Wellness: 1 Credit
BMB 207 – Fundamentals of Chemistry: 3 Credits
BMB 209 – Fundamentals of Chemistry Lab: 1 Credit
BIO 100 – Basic Biology : 4 Credits
FSN 101 – Intro to Food and Nutrition: 3 Credits
ENG 101 (GEWR) – College Composition: 3 Credits
Army ROTC Curriculum
MSL 100
MSL 101
Total Credits (Nursing): 16 Credits
Second Semester (First Year):
Classes:
NUR 102 – Foundations of Nursing Practice I: 2 Credits
NUR 106 – Foundations of Nursing Practice I Lab: .5 Credits
BMB 240 – Microbiology for the Professional Nurse: 3 Credits
BMB 241 – Microbiology for the Professional Nurse Lab: 2 Credits
BIO 208 (GESCI) – Anatomy and Physiology: 4 Credits
GEN ED (Math)
Army ROTC Curriculum
MSL 100
MSL 102
Total Credits: 14.5 Credits
Third Semester (Second Year):
Classes:
NUR 103 – Foundations of Nursing Practice II: 3 Credits
STS 132 (GEMA) – Principles of Statistical Inference: 3 Credits
PSY 100 (GESO) – General Psychology: 3 Credits
SOC 101 (GESI) – Intro to Sociology: 3 Credits
CHF 201 – Intro to Child Development: 3 Credits
Army ROTC Curriculum
MSL 201
MSL 100
Total Credits: 15 Credits
Fourth Semester (Second Year):
Classes:
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 203 (GEMA) – Dosage Calculation for Nurses: 1 Credit
NUR 300 – Health Assessment through Lifespan: 3 Credits
NUR 308 – Health Assessment through Lifespan Lab: 1 Credit
Gen ED (ART or WRT): 3 Credits
Army ROTC Curriculum
MSL 202
MSL 100
Total Credits (Nursing): 17 Credits
Fifth Semester (Third Year):
Classes:
NUR 301 (GEMA) – Care of Adults II: 3 Credits
NUR 302 – Application of Theory to Nursing Practice II: 1.5 Credits
NYR 306 – Care of Adults II Clinical: 2 Credits
NUR 316 – Pharmacology for Nursing Practice: 3 Credits
PHI (GEWC): 3 Credits
Gen Ed (ART or WRT): 3 Credits
Army ROTC Curriculum
MSL 301
MSL 100
MSL 105
MSL 350
Total Credits: 15.5 Credits
Sixth Semester (Third Year):
Classes:
NUR 413 – Nursing Care Management Women/Infant/Family: 3 Credits
NUR 414 Maternal/Newborn/Women Health Nursing Clinical: 1 Credit
NUR 415 (HVSC/III) Soc-Cul Issues Hlthl/Hlth Care: 3 Credits
NUR 340 – Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: 3 Credits
NUR 341 – Clinical Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: 2 Credits
NUR 310 – Evidence Based Practice Healthcare: 3 Credits
Army ROTC Curriculum
MSL 100
MSL 302
Total Credits: 15 Credits
Seventh Semester (Fourth Year):
Classes:
NUR 334 – Care of Adults III: 3 Credits
NUR 335 – Care of Adults III Clinical: 2 Credits
NUR 416 – Nursing Care Management Children & Family: 3 Credits
NUR 417 – Nursing Care Management Children & Family Clinical: 1 Credit
NUR 452 (HVSC/IV) – Community and Population Healthcare: 3 Credits
NUR 453 Community Nursing Care Management: 1 Credit
NUR 435 – Nursing Care Pat/Fam End of Life: 1 Credit
Army ROTC Curriculum
MSL 100
MSL 401
Total Credits: 14 Credits
Eighth Semester (Fourth Year):
Classes:
NUR 455 -Senior Clinical Practicum: 5 Credits
NUR 456 – Prof Practice through the Lifespan 3 Credits
NUR 444 -Management and Leadership Healthcare Systems: 3 Credits
NUR 447 – Clinical Reflection Seminar: 1 Credit
Gen Ed: 2 Credits
Army ROTC Curriculum:
MSL 402
MSL 100
Total Credits: 14 Credits
Total Credits Required:
Nursing Program Credits: 121 Credits
Elective Courses & Off Term Offerings
Students often find it beneficial to take their electives during the off term. Whether you choose to take them during the semester or over winter/summer, these might be good offerings for you to consider. This is not a comprehensive list, so be sure to talk with your advisor if you’re interested in taking an elective!
Philosophy Courses:
- PHI 100, Contemporary Moral Problems (3 credits)
- PHI 102, Contemporary Moral Problems (3 credits)
- PHI 103, Methods of Reasoning (3 credits)
- PHI 104, Existentialism & Literature (3 credits)
- PHI 105, Intro to Religious Studies (3 credits)
- PHI 235, Biomedical Ethics (3 credits)
Writing Electives:
- CMJ 136, Journalism Writing and Editing (3 credits)
- ENG 201, Strategies for Writing across Contexts (3 credits)
- ENG 205, Creative Writing (3 credits)
- ERS 200, Earth Systems (3 credits)
- LDR 200, Leadership Ethics (3 credits)
- MES 101, Introduction to Maine Studies (3 credits)
Art Electives:
- ARH 100, Art & Human Experience (3 credits)
- ART 182, Photography & Digital Imaging (3 credits)
- ENG 205, Creative Writing (3 credits)
- MUL 101, Art of Listening to Music: Elements (3 credits)
- MUY 101, Fundamentals of Music (3 credits)
Nursing Electives:
- NUR 160, Intro to Human Genetics & Genomics (1 credit)
- NUR 165, Intro to Care of the Older Adult (1 credit)
- NUR 166, Healthcare Informatics (1 credit)
- NUR 214, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction* (2 credits)
- NUR 419, Intro to Global Health – Field Experience (3 credits)
*Taking NUR 150 (in your first semester) and NUR 214 as an elective (at any time) will satisfy your Human Values and Social Contexts: Artistic and Creative Expression Gen Ed Requirement.