OVERVIEW of our Program:
Nursing Programs offer a path to rewarding employment with growing job opportunities. At Maine College of Health Professions, nursing students attend classes, train in state-of-the-art simulation labs, and take care of patients of all ages in a variety of clinical settings. Students gain in-depth and hands-on experience in the full spectrum of patient care, including: maternity, long-term care, pediatrics, surgery, critical care, rehabilitation, mental health, post-surgery, and cardiac care. With options to pursue an Associate’s Degree, Bachelor of Science, or Certificate Program in Nursing, students at every career stage can advance within their field. The primary objective of an MCHP education is to graduate nurses who are well-trained and demonstrate the knowledge, concepts, and skills to become a Registered Nurse.
For information about MCHP students success, see MCHP By The Numbers.
The Nursing Division is dedicated to enriching lives by preparing compassionate, knowledgeable, and competent nurses who are committed to excellence in patient-centered care and professional practice. We promote student success through exceptional nursing education that fosters critical thinking, clinical judgment, effective communication, and inspires lifelong learning. Grounded in evidence-based practice and scholarship, our programs emphasize interpersonal, interprofessional, and community collaboration to strengthen community health and enhance patient outcomes. Through inclusive, high-quality learning experiences, we empower graduates to contribute meaningfully to healthcare teams and to serve individuals, families, and communities across the lifespan.
The objective of the nursing program is to graduate nurses who are well-trained and demonstrate the knowledge, concepts, and skills required to be a Registered Nurse.
- Appraise the nurse’s role as a member of the interprofessional healthcare team.
- Assemble current evidence-based practices to provide safe patient care practices by using clinical judgment and the nursing process.
- Evaluate personal bias to optimize patient outcomes as they relate to social determinants of patient health.
- Consider communication strategies to provide a therapeutic environment.
- Assess the registered nurse’s scope of practice to ensure the quality of nursing care.
