University of Maine at Fort Kent RN-BSN Information/Admissions

This option is for those who already are licensed Registered Nurses. Graduates of state-approved diploma and associate degree programs in nursing are eligible to apply. The length of the program is dependent upon the amount of acceptable transfer credit; success in completion of CLEP, proficiency, and nursing examinations; and part-time or full-time status. In most instances, a minimum of two years should be anticipated for completion.

Students may be eligible to be granted credit for prior learning, for example, credit for experiential learning, certificates, or through a process of challenge examinations. A total of up to 6 credits will be awarded for prior learning and/or certifications. Successful completion of the challenge exam, for a course that traditionally has a laboratory component will equate to a waiver of the laboratory requirement. (4 credits total).

Admission to the online RN-to-BSN option requires:

Completion of application to the nursing major, including official transcripts from all post-secondary programs submitted to the admissions office;

An active RN license.