University of Maine-Fort Kent BSN Nursing Reviews

Nursing program

• The traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing track at the University of Maine at Fort Kent is for students who transition from high school to college, or who want to transfer with some credit attained from other educational institutions. Or as non-traditional pupils who want to be considered for previously earned academic credit and life experience. Normally, this path takes four years to complete. Despite the fact that courses may be taken in the summer, summer classes are not needed to complete the training program requirements.
• Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing- This path is meant for students who have an earned undergraduate baccalaureate degree. Pupils in this track plan to spend at least 14-months on the UMFK campus. The majority of courses within this training program path are in nursing whereby students develop upon the learning acquired in the liberal arts and sciences from their earlier earned undergraduate degree. To assist students success of the training program of study, several teaching modalities are used, including directed studies, traditional classroom, and also distance learning. Pupil success is premised upon the potential to be an inspired, flexible, and also self-directed learner. Enrollment as a regular student is a requirement in this path.

About the school

• The University of Maine at Fort Kent is a public liberal arts institution in Maine, the United States near the Canada–US boundary with Québec and also New Brunswick.
• The school is an academic center for Acadian and also French-American culture and heritage, and also French-speaking Mainers from all through the state.
• Situated in Fort Kent in the Saint John Valley (Vallée St. Jean) area of northern Maine, the school is a member of the seven-member University of Maine System. It presently has an enrollment of 1,557 students. On February 21, 1878, Governor Selden Connor authorized an act setting up a teachers’ school in the northern boundary area of the state (then referred to as the Madawaska territory) to Americanize the French settlers of the region.

Total estimated cost of attendance is approximate $20,335

Following are the minimum requirements for BSN Nursing Program. Minimum admission standards include:

1. Graduated from an approved high school or GED equivalent;
2. Completed each of the following courses with a minimum grade of C, preferably in the college preparation track:

• Sciences: Two years
  • Biology (with lab)
  • Chemistry (with lab)
  • Anatomy and Physiology
• Mathematics: Two years
  • Algebra I
  • Algebra II and/or Geometry
• English: Four years
• Social Sciences: Two years
• Foreign Language;

3. Prior to Fall 2005, achieved a combined score of 900 on the SAT; after Fall 2005, a combined score of 1350 is recommended. A composite score of 19 on the ACT examination is the equivalent score. The SAT or ACT scores are recommended, but not required; and
4. Submitted one letter of recommendation from a math teacher, science teacher, or a support letter demonstrating community service.

Students who do not meet the criteria listed above are considered on an individual basis and an interview with an academic advisor may be required

Transfer Students

Students wishing to transfer to the nursing program from other colleges must meet general university admission requirements. A “C” grade or better must be demonstrated for any transfer credit to be acceptable for transfer to the nursing major, but a C+ for any nursing core course. In addition, achievement of a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA also is required for admission to the nursing major. Clinical nursing courses from other nursing programs are nontransferable; however, transcripts and/or course syllabi can be reviewed upon individual requests.

Application to UMFK must be accompanied by a letter from a previous faculty member, preferably a nursing faculty, and addressed to the Division of Nursing. The letter must indicate the student left the institution(s) in good academic standing, and in that faculty member’s best estimation, the student is capable of completing the nursing major within a four-year period.

Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing

1. hold an earned undergraduate Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college;
2. have an earned, cumulative GPA of 3.2 or better on a 4.0 scale for all college coursework;
3. have successfully completed a college/university course in anatomy and physiology (including all systems) with a minimum grade of C;
4. have successfully completed a college/university statistics course.
5. be enrolled as a full-time student; and,
6. students must be prepared to start courses online in the summer.

To complement their learning and enhance their success, students are strongly encouraged to complete the following courses in preparation for the ABSN:

• Microbiology (with lab)
• Human Nutrition
• Chemistry (with lab) – organic or biochemistry
• Growth and development across the lifespan
• Transcultural Care in Nursing

Contact:

Address: 23 University Dr, Fort Kent, ME 04743

Phone: 207-834-7500

Website: https://www.umfk.edu/nursing/