Pre-Nursing Student, University of Maine at Fort Kent, Admissions

[JessRN28]

Hello!

I am applying to the University of Maine at Fort Kent's ABSN program next year. Is anyone currently in the program? What is the area like? Any suggestions or tips from current students on the admissions process and the program itself? I will be done with all of the required classes by this summer. I'm currently finishing up AP II this semester and I'm taking Stats over the summer. I have taken all the suggested courses (Microbiology, Nutrition, and Human Growth and Development) already and I may take a Chemistry refresher over the summer as well. My cumulative GPA with my BA and last semester is a 3.18. I know they require at least a 3.2. I still have the rest of this semester to raise it to where it needs to be and I am confident I can get it done. I have been getting all A's so far minus one B in AP l. Any tips and help will be greatly appreciated!

[Taylorgrn15]

Hi, I just graduated from there in May. The area is really pretty but the weather sucks. It is very cold most days temperature doesn't get over 0 degrees in the winter. It is a rural area with not much to do unless you like winter activities. Even with all the negative it's one of the best school for nursing in the state of Maine. The staff is amazing and professor go out of the way to help the students. The acceleration program is intense ( there is a lot to learn and not much time to learn). You will be way ahead of some other students. I hope this is helpful.

[JessRN28]

Taylorgrn15,

Thank you for your insight! I'm trying to prepare myself for the tough winters but I know its going to be hard to acclimate. I talked with two faculty members and they sold me on the programs just based on their professionalism and desire to help. As far as your application, do you have any tips? Is there anything you did to set yourself apart? When did you hear back about acceptance?

I'm nervous but excited! Thank you for your help!

[Taylorgrn15]

Your welcome! I took the traditional 4 year BSN so acceptance for me was much easier then ABSN. Saying that UMFK is much easier to get accepted into then most colleges. Just make sure you meet the acceptance criteria. If you haven't talked to an administration councilor I suggest doing that as soon as you can. It's a very laid back school and they often work with students if you are close to meeting accepting criteria.