UNE's expansive, holistic vision of a healthier world goes beyond physical well-being. It encompasses emotional and intellectual fulfillment — as well as economic opportunity — for individuals, prosperous and supportive communities, and cooperative environmental stewardship across the globe.

Bringing that vision to life requires the deep involvement of all of our programs, often working in cross-disciplinary combinations. UNE offers more than 40 bachelor’s degrees and 30-plus graduate, professional, and doctoral degrees in needed fields, including the natural and social sciences, the humanities and the arts, business, and health.

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ABOUT UNE

Visit UNE's scenic waterfront campus, where the Saco River meets the Atlantic. With ocean access, wetlands, a private research island, and endless outdoor recreation, you'll enjoy both the beauty and research opportunities. Plus, UNE's Portland campus offers city life in one of Maine's most vibrant and welcoming communities.

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Earn your nursing degree at Maine’s top health professions university, UNE, and launch a rewarding health care career. With hands-on training in our state-of-the-art Simulation and Innovation Center, you'll gain interprofessional education and experience. UNE boasts the highest NCLEX-RN pass rates in Maine (2021-2023) and offers unique opportunities like studying abroad and participating in athletics, all while developing career-ready skills that enhance job placement rates and the value of your UNE investment.

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Transform Your Future: Start your journey at UNE’s B.S.N. Nursing Program

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Choose UNE Nursing for its proven success, with a 98% NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate and a consistent track record above the national average. Maine’s #1 university for job placement, UNE offers diverse learning environments, from hands-on training in a state-of-the-art simulation lab to clinical experiences in specialties like geriatrics, pediatrics, and mental health. Study abroad, engage in service learning, and collaborate with peers in health disciplines. Financial aid, merit scholarships, and an accelerated 12-month B.S.N. program are available, along with opportunities to earn a free Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) certification. With direct entry, you can start your nursing journey without pre-nursing requirements.

Why Choose UNE Nursing?

Career Outlook

UNE’s B.S. in Nursing provides a strong liberal arts foundation and over 550 hours of hands-on learning, preparing you for rewarding careers in acute care, primary care, long-term care, schools, health departments, home health care, and accountable care organizations. Our Career Advising team is here to support your career journey, whether you have specific goals or general interests.

BACHELOR'S DEGREE

Nursing

Global Education in Nursing

Study abroad for a semester in Morocco or Spain, or enjoy short-term immersion trips to Mexico, Italy, and more.

Gain hands-on experience in diverse settings, working with clinical faculty in areas like pediatrics, maternity, and medical-surgical nursing.

Clinical Experiences

15% Job Growth Projected

Expected rate of nursing job growth from 2016 to 2026, with 438,100 new nursing positions.

Ranked among the top nursing programs by U.S. News and World Report, 2025.

Best Undergraduate Nursing Programs

Ranked #1 for Job Placement

Highest ranked college in Maine for graduate job placement and projected career earnings.

98% of UNE nursing students pass the NCLEX on the first try thanks to their superior training (2023).

98% NCLEX Pass Rate

Accreditation and Accolades

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The Princeton Review and
U.S. News & World Report

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