Accelerated BS in Nursing
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This program is designed for students holding baccalaureate degrees in other disciplines. It requires full-time study for the 15 month duration of the program. Students begin their studies in May and graduate with a BS in Nursing 15 months later in August of the following year. Students are eligible to sit for NCLEX-RN after completion of the program.
The program builds on the student's prior university/college education where the student will have gained knowledge in the liberal arts and sciences. The vast majority of the courses in this program are in nursing. The program starts May each year.
Admission
Admission to the accelerated BS in Nursing is open to students holding baccalaureate degrees. The program begins in May during USM first summer session. The application deadline is October 1st.
Admission Requirements
The applicant must
- Hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university or college
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better from the previous degree on 4.0 scale
- Successfully completed a college/university course in Anatomy & Physiology (all body systems) and a college/university course in statistics by the time the program begins in May.
Prior course work that could strengthen an application
- Microbiology & Lab
- Chemistry - particularly organic or biochemistry
- Growth & development - life-span preferred
Application
You must complete an Application for Undergraduate Admission and a Supplemental Application for Accelerated Bachelor of Science Program in Nursing.
Application Options
Listed below are links where you can access the Application for Undergraduate Admission. You can apply online, print an application, or request a printed copy of the application.
In addition to completing an Undergraduate USM Application, you must also complete the:
All Forms may be obtained from:
Admission Office
37 College Ave
Gorham, ME 04038 8mo
(207) 780-5670
Advising & Academic Information
110 Payson Smith
Portland Campus
(207) 780-4040
Accelerated BS in Nursing Curriculum
Program of Studies
| Semester I |
| Course | Course title | Course credits |
| CON 252 |
Nutrition |
3 |
| BIO 345 |
Pathophysiology |
3 |
| NUR 209 / 210 |
Health Assessment |
5 |
| NUR 211 |
Nursing Role for Accelerated & Options Students |
1 |
| NUR 212 |
Nursing Arts and Science |
3 |
| NUR 214 |
Fundamentals of Nursing Lab for Accelerated Students |
2 |
|
|
Total: 17 |
| Semester II |
| Course | Course title | Course credits |
| NUR 323 / 325 |
Introduction to Adult/Older
Adult Health Nursing |
7 |
| NUR 330 /331 |
Mental Health Nursing |
5 |
| CON 302 |
Pharmacology |
3 |
| NUR 332 |
Nursing Care of the Older Adult in the Community |
3 |
|
|
Total: 18 |
| Semester III |
| Course | Course title | Course credits |
| NUR 421/422 |
Reproductive Health Nursing |
5 |
NUR
423 / 425 /413 |
Management of the Critically Ill Adult/Older Adult |
6 |
| NUR 436 |
Community Partnership |
2 |
| CON 356 |
Concepts in Community Health |
3 |
|
|
Total: 16 |
| Semester IV |
| Course | Course title |
Course credits |
| CON 321 |
Health Related Research |
3 |
| NUR 427/428 |
Child Health Nursing |
5 |
| NUR 470 |
Leadership, Management, & Ethic |
3 |
| NUR 437 |
Community Partnership |
2 |
| NUR 480 |
Practicum |
3 |
|
|
Total: 16 |
The next information session
about the Accelerated BS in Nursing program will be held on Wednesday, June 22,
2011 at 4:00 p.m. Please call 207-780-4715 to reserve a space in this session.
Last updated - 04/2011
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