Nursing
Admission Timetable
Applications for the Nursing program are accepted on a rolling basis for the summer and fall terms only. Applications are not accepted for spring enrollment. To learn more or to apply, visit the Nursing Applicant page.
What to Expect
- Clinical rotations: A schedule of classes and clinical rotations is provided at the start of each semester. Rotations may include daytime, evening, and weekend hours, depending on the availability of clinical sites and instructors.
- Transportation: Students provide their own transportation to and from all clinical agencies.
- Progression and graduation: Students must maintain passing grades in clinical coursework and at least a C (75) exam average and course grade in all required nursing theory courses.
Accreditation
The Associate Degree in Nursing at Eastern Maine Community College at the Bangor Campus located in Bangor, ME, is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate degree nursing program is continuing accreditation through 2028.
Program Outcomes
| Graduating Class | NCLEX First-Time Pass Rate | Program Completion Rate | Job Placement Rate* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2023 | 100% | 69.5% | 100% |
| Class of 2024 | 83.8% | 48.3% | 100% |
| Class of 2025 | 87.21% | 70.02% | 98% |
Program completion rates reflect the cohort admitted in the fall two years before expected spring graduation (for example, the Class of 2025 was admitted in fall 2023).
*Job placement rates are for graduates who passed the NCLEX. Students may elect to complete further education rather than joining the workforce immediately.
The Maine State Board of Nursing may refuse to grant a license on the basis of criminal history record information relating to convictions as described in Title 5, Chapter 5301, Subsection 2 of the Maine Revised Statutes, Annotated.
Learning Outcomes and Technical Standards
Key Learning Outcomes
At the completion of the program, the learner will be able to:
- Person-Centered Care: Consistently utilize critical thinking and clinical judgment for assigned patients of diverse backgrounds, ages, and health conditions.
- Teamwork & Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with persons, families, and the healthcare team in the management of complex health issues.
- Evidence-Based Practice: Integrate evidence-based research within the nursing process for the care of patients with complex health issues.
- Safety: Utilize standards of practice, policy, and procedure resources, with clinical judgment, to provide safe nursing care.
- Informatics & Technology: Demonstrate proficiency with various technologies in clinical nursing settings.
- Professionalism: Demonstrate legal, ethical, and professional accountability in nursing practice.
- Communication: Integrate effective communication methods that foster mutual respect and shared decision making in the healthcare setting.
Technical standards describe the nonacademic abilities required to participate in the program and work in the profession. View the program’s technical standards (PDF).
Take the Next Steps
After you submit our free online application, complete the steps below. Check your email often for updates throughout the process.
1. Confirm your nursing prerequisites
Make sure you have completed, or will complete, the following prerequisites for admission:
- TEAS Exam
- BIOL 215 Anatomy and Physiology I (4 credits)
- ENGL 101 College Composition (3 credits)
- MATH 105 Quantitative Reasoning (3 credits)
2. Apply for financial aid
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and add Eastern Maine Community College (school code 005277) to your form. Questions about financial aid can be sent to emccfinaid@mainecc.edu.
3. Submit required documents
To be considered official, documents must be sent directly from your high school or other educational institution. They can be sent to emccadmissions@mainecc.edu or through any document service your school uses. Some programs require additional documentation, and you will be notified of those requirements.
Due by the December 30 priority deadline:
- Official high school transcript, HiSET, or GED
- Official college or university transcripts, if you have taken classes at another institution (including dual or concurrent enrollment credit)
Due by May 15:
- Immunization records (Northern Light partner sites do not require a COVID-19 vaccine)
4. If you are selected for the fall program (after February 1)
- Complete the online New Student Orientation
- Attend a mandatory nursing information session
- Complete a background check
Frequently asked questions
When do I start clinicals?
Clinical schedules for fall NUR 105 are released on August 1.
If I applied for a distance site, will I be required to attend there?
Yes. You are considered for the location listed on your application, and that is where you will attend. Locations cannot be changed after admission.
How do I know which credits will transfer into the Nursing program?
The Admissions Office can provide a preliminary, unofficial review on request. Official transfer credit is awarded after you are admitted to an EMCC program.