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I really enjoyed my time in UMFK's nursing program while I was up in Maine! It definitely had its ups and downs, but overall, it was a great experience. I graduated last December and passed my NCLEX. I moved back to Texas, and I'm currently practicing as an RN. Since both Maine and Texas are compact states, endorsing my license was pretty straightforward. However, California isn't part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), so you'll need to register with the California Board of Nursing to take the NCLEX. I'd recommend reaching out to UMFK's Director of Nursing to ensure your transcript gets sent to the California Board of Nursing, as that's an important step in getting approved for the exam. Hope that helps, and best of luck with your application!

How did your interview go? Have you heard back since you had the interview?

Thanks for starting this thread!

I applied on August 28th. I just checked and found that my status has changed from "phone screen" to "Application Under Review." Good luck to everyone!

Hello all! I am in the final semester of my nursing program ( five weeks to go) and looking to apply to nurse residency programs in the DFW area. I am interested in the ICU, PICU, and ER. I am looking for any advice/recommendations as far as nurse residency goes from these hospitals (pay rate, who not to work for, etc) : Texas Health UT Southwestern Baylor Scott & White John Peter Smith (JPS) Parkland Methodist Hospital Cook Children's Children's Medical Center Medical City Your input will be greatly appreciated ?

Does anyone know the pay rate for a new grad nurse in the JPS nurse residency program?

Hi, Karahara, I am currently enrolled in the Nursing program at the University of Maine, Fort Kent (UMFK). It is in a small town located near the Canadian border. The ABSN (Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing) program begins with an online class in the Summer and then transitions to in-person classes throughout the program. In terms of housing, a two-bedroom apartment costs between $700-$800. Currently, I pay $800, but I share the apartment with a roommate. Only one airport serves the town, located about 1 hour and 15 minutes away. United Airlines is the only airline that operates here, so there is not much competition from other airlines (2 flights per day, one at 6:00 AM and the other later in the afternoon). The people of Fort Kent are kind and welcoming. My experience so far has been very positive. The nursing program offered in the area is affordable and is considered one of the best in the state, with high first-time NCLEX pass rates. In addition, the nursing faculty is incredibly supportive and provides a beautiful learning environment. The only downside is driving over an hour to clinical location sites (the Pediatrics clinical rotation is in Bangor, Maine, about 3 and a half hours away from Fort Kent).