From Maine

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.

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!!

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

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??