Maine Nursing Degree Programs

Nursing Degree Programs in Maine

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Nursing is the science of management of health care and the art of care provision. As a health care provider, nurses advise on preventive care, provide bedside nursing care, carry out medical regimens and help those who are ill on their road to recovery. They also plan, organize, and educate patients and their families as well.

A nurse delivers care from prevention to diagnosis, administer simple medical procedures and provide patient rehabilitation care. Nurses collect the physical, psychological and background data about a patient and provide the diagnosis to the primary caregiver. They draw up care plans and execute on these plans to ensure treatment goals are met. When providing direct patient care, nurses assist physicians during surgeries, treatments, and examinations. Some nurses specialize in a specific area of care such as emergency, pediatric, psychiatric, school, public health, midwives, and others.

Nursing education includes the study in nursing theory and techniques, the science and treatment of disease, and concentration in specialty areas. Nursing degrees range from a 2-year associate's degree to a 4-year bachelor's degree. Upon completion, you will be awarded a bachelor's of science degree in nursing (BSN), an associate's degree in Nursing (ADN), or a diploma. All three provides you with the necessary qualifications to be licensed and to qualify for entry-level positions as staff nurses. Graduate education is available for those who choose to specialize. All nursing programs include courses in anatomy, physiology, microbiology, chemistry, nutrition, psychology and nursing. It also includes hands-on clinical practice in hospitals or other settings.

Nursing Career and Technical Schools in Maine:

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Intercoast Colleges - Kittery

Get your career started with Intercoast Colleges. We offer a number of certificate programs in a variety of fields, including medical, allied health, massage therapy, nursing, and electrical training. Classes are available during the day and on weekends, so you can fit school into your busy schedule. Our class sizes are small, which improves your individual time with your professor. We combine classroom learning with hands-on training, giving you real-world experience, plus we offer all graduates lifetime career assistance. Our programs can be completed in just 7 to 15 months at one of our campuses located throughout Southern California, in the Sacramento, California, area, and in the Maine/New Hampshire area.

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Intercoast Colleges - South Portland

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University of Maine- Fort Kent

Get your career on track with University of Maine-Fort Kent. We offer associate and bachelor's degree programs in a wide variety of career fields, including business, accounting, criminal justice, nursing, homeland security, public safety, and much more. University of Maine-Fort Kent is a premier rural public university - a small campus of just over 1,000 students located in a small town in Northern Maine, where you can get a personalized education while making personal and professional contacts.

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University of Phoenix

“University of Phoenix is the largest private university in North America.” Whether you’re seeking an associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree, University of Phoenix can help you reach your goal much sooner than you might expect..

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Ashford University

Experience a new way of learning through the innovative online experience at Ashford University that integrates engaging curricula, modern digital tools, a vibrant online community, and cherished tradition.At Ashford, you get the feel of a traditional college campus with effective online learning. Your education at Ashford University is a shared experience that unites you with students and faculty around the world.

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