Online RN-to-BSN Program
The
University of Maine at Fort Kent
The University of Maine at Fort Kent (UMFK) offers their RN-to-BSN program via online distance education. This program is designed for students who are already licensed as RN’s and are seeking a BSN degree. With its rural nursing focus, the RN-to-BSN program at UMFK offers a unique perspective to students. The RN-to-BSN program is designed to prepare professional nurses to meet evolving health care needs of individuals, families, and communities within a complex society. Our mission is to educate caring, competent, and professional nurses who participate in maintaining, promoting, and optimizing the ever-changing health and well-being of clients and communities.
General Education
ENG 100 English Comp I 3
ENG 101 English Comp II 3
MAT XXX Math Elective 3
MAT 351 Statistics 3
PSY 100 General Psychology 3
ANT/SOC Anthropology/Sociology 3
Visual Performance* 3
Language/Literature* 3
History/Culture* 3
Other course from above (*) three groups 3
Technologic 3
Oral Communication 3
Electives to bring to 120 credits 3
Support Courses
BIO 220 Human Biology I 4
BIO 221 Human Biology II 4
BIO 353 Microbiology 4
BIO 363 Nutrition 3
BIO 401 Pathophysiology 3
PSY 308 Human Development 3
NUR 302 Pharmacology (Fall) 3
NUR 314 Nursing Core Competency (transfer credits) 29
Nursing Core Courses
NUR 301 Promoting Healthy Communities (Fall) 3
NUR 312 Conceptual Issues of Professional Nursing (Fall) 3
NUR 309 Holistic Health Assessment (Spring) 4
NUR 380 Transcultural Care in Nursing (Spring) 3
NUR 401 Health Related Research (Fall) 3
NUR 407 Leadership & Management in Nursing (Spring)3
NUR 413 Nursing Ethics & the Law (Spring) 3
NUR XXX Integrated Nursing Practice (Spring) 3
NUR XXX Nursing Elective 3
NUR 431 Rural Health Nursing (Fall)
NUR 341 Information Technology in Nursing (Summer)
Total Credits: 120
Those courses which include a designated semester, (Fall), (Spring), (Summer), are available online for the semester indicated. Because the RN-to-BSN program is offered through distance education, students may consult with advisors by telephone, electronic mail, via online course education software, or mail. Students are required to speak with their advisor for scheduling, and course and program planning prior to registering for courses. There is a residency requirement of a minimum of thirty (30) semester hours of degree credits (15 in the major) at UMFK.
Lena Michaud, RN-to-BSN Advisor, 1-888-TRY-UMFK ext. 7580 or 1-207-834-7580
University of Maine at Fort Kent
23 University Drive
Fort Kent, ME 04743
Fax: 207-834-7577
Email: umfknur@maine.edu
Web page: http://www.umfk.maine.edu/academics/programs/nur/rnbsn
If you have any questions regarding this program or whether it is the appropriate one for you, please contact the Student Services Coordinator at your nearest University College Center. *Centers are located in Bath, Calais, Dover-Foxcroft, East Millinocket, Ellsworth, Houlton, Mexico, Norway/South Paris, Saco, Sanford, and Thomaston. Contact us at teleservice or 1-800-868-7000 for the phone number of the UC Center in your region.
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