[rninme]

Husson is private isn't it?? and expensive. My opinion....UMO. Check NCLEX pass rates for both colleges.

[c0untzer0]

Originally Posted by rninme

Husson is private isn't it?? and expensive. My opinion....UMO. Check NCLEX pass rates for both colleges.

Hello, and thanks for the reply.

Yes, Husson is the more expensive school. I'm applying to both; the attraction of Husson is smaller classes (you're not just a number). Neither school has stellar pass rates on the NCLEX; EMCC has the best pass rate, but does not have a BSN program. I'm still investigating and any information will be appreciated.

[rninme]

Originally Posted by c0untzer0

Hello, and thanks for the reply.

Yes, Husson is the more expensive school. I'm applying to both; the attraction of Husson is smaller classes (you're not just a number). Neither school has stellar pass rates on the NCLEX; EMCC has the best pass rate, but does not have a BSN program. I'm still investigating and any information will be appreciated.

Get your ASN....then finish your BSN. I'm working on my masters online through St Joe's in Standish. Easy, work at your own pace. I've worked with new nurses out of all the programs here in Maine. Some are better prepared for the "real world" than others. If you can get into EMCC or UMO...I think you will get a better, more rounded education there...irregardless of the class size. But...that is just my opinion.
good luck!!

[c0untzer0]

Originally Posted by rninme

Get your ASN....then finish your BSN. I'm working on my masters online through St Joe's in Standish. Easy, work at your own pace. I've worked with new nurses out of all the programs here in Maine. Some are better prepared for the "real world" than others. If you can get into EMCC or UMO...I think you will get a better, more rounded education there...irregardless of the class size. But...that is just my opinion.
good luck!!

EMCC would probably be my first choice. The problem is time. I've been told EMCC has a 4 semester waiting list and I don't have that kind of time.

I'm still researching the options and intend to visit EMCC next week to confirm the waiting time. I'm also visiting UMO and Husson. I want to start in the summer of 2007 and with CLEPs maybe finish in 3 years. I want to do ELC, palliative care and hospice; I figure I've only got another 15 -20 working years left and don't want to waste it waiting to get into a program.

[eaglewmn]

Hi all,
I live in Southern Maine and work at Wentworth Douglass in Dover NH. I graduated from NHCTC in 2005 with my ADN and returned to school this fall to get my bachelors. I am doing an online program through UMFK though because like everyone else, time is short. Between working full time, four kids, my house and my husband there is little time to sit in class every week! It is nice to see a group on Maine nurses (and wanna-be Mainers!) coming together for support!
Robin

[c0untzer0]

Originally Posted by eaglewmn

Hi all,
I live in Southern Maine and work at Wentworth Douglass in Dover NH. I graduated from NHCTC in 2005 with my ADN and returned to school this fall to get my bachelors. I am doing an online program through UMFK though because like everyone else, time is short. Between working full time, four kids, my house and my husband there is little time to sit in class every week! It is nice to see a group on Maine nurses (and wanna-be Mainers!) coming together for support!
Robin

Thanks for the encouragement, Robin!

[Skycare]

Originally Posted by acadia

Hi, I responded to a message, then happened to look at the dates. Do any nurses and/or students use this site anymore? I just found allnurses.com and was happy to see a Maine page, but then realized it appears no one uses it. I would think this might be a nice place to see who is out there (anon), what they are doing, maybe the changes etc. Just wondering??

Hello from Maine
I too am new here. LOL I didn't notice until today that some of the dates were older also. I just found allnurses.com & it seems to offer a lot of info. Where are you in Maine? I'm in Portland. Nice to see you here.
Skycare

[Yet2bRN]

Eaglewmn,
What was your experience of the online RN-BSN program at UMFK? I graduated from NHCTC-Stratham in May and like you (and many others!)working full-time, mom etc are looking for a non-campus option for degree completion. Any info/advice you can give me will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!