University of Southern Maine - Nursing Programs

The nursing school at University of Southern Maine is a public institution located in Portland, Maine. Its nursing programs are accredited by ACEN, ACME, CCNE and COA.

Degree types you can earn at University of Southern Maine include Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, CNL, Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing, and the school provides it offerings to students via campus and hybrid formats. The level of nursing programs offered to nursing students include Accelerated BSN, Accelerated MSN, Bachelor, Master, MSN to DNP and Post Master's NP Certificate level degrees.

For nursing students in Maine, the state average NCLEX passing rate for ADN programs is 83.49% and for BSN programs is 86.35%. The average national NCLEX passing rate for ADN programs is 85.48% and for BSN programs is 87.22%.

Out of 12 nursing schools in Maine, the nursing program at University of Southern Maine ranks #4 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #410. It's 3-year average NCLEX passing rate is 86.00%, giving the University of Southern Maine an overall grade of B.

Nursing Program Stats at a Glance for University of Southern Maine

• Grade: B
• NCLEX Passing Rate Average: 86.00%
• Maine State Rank: 4
• National Rank: 410

Cities in Maine Offering Accredited Nursing Programs

If you are not finding the right nursing program in Portland or want to compare nursing schools from other cities in Maine? Compare average NCLEX scores, in-state and out-of-state tuition costs as well as schools with strong alumni networks. The following is a list of cities in with accredited nursing programs in Maine: Auburn, Augusta, Bangor, Biddeford, Fairfield, Lewiston, Orono, Portland, Presque Isle, South Portland and Standish

Best Online Nursing Programs for Maine Students

In-state nursing schools are preferable to out-of-state programs as your tuition and logistics for attending school will be considerably less than if you attended school out-of-state. Online nursing schools are also an option.

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