Prepare to Care, Health, & Lead
About Nursing
The Nursing program prepares students to become registered nurses through rigorous academic coursework, hands-on clinical experiences, and patient-centered healthcare training.
At CMCC, students develop the knowledge, technical skills, clinical judgment, and professional behaviors needed to care for individuals across the lifespan in a variety of healthcare settings. Coursework combines anatomy and physiology, microbiology, psychology, medication administration, and nursing practice with supervised clinical learning experiences designed to prepare students for the realities of modern healthcare.
The program prepares graduates to sit for the NCLEX-RN licensure examination and begin careers as registered nurses. Graduates may also continue their education through RN-to-BSN and other advanced nursing pathways.
Outcomes That Matter
Nursing Program Achievement Data
CMCC nursing graduates consistently demonstrate strong outcomes in licensure, employment, and program completion. From NCLEX-RN pass rates that exceed state and national averages to exceptional employment outcomes, the program prepares students for successful entry into the nursing profession and continued growth within the healthcare field.
| NCLEX Passage Rate | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensure (NCLEX), CMCC | 96% | 100% | 100% |
| Licensure (NCLEX), State Average | 92% | 91% | 84% |
| Licensure (NCLEX), National Average | 82% | 89% | 80% |
| Employment Rate | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment as RN’s | 100% | 100% | 97% |
| Graduation Rate | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 3-years of first Nursing course | 69% | 67% | 70% |
Care for Communities Across Maine
Where Graduates Work
Graduates of the Nursing program are highly sought after by employers and work in hospitals, medical centers, long-term care facilities, physician offices, rehabilitation centers, community health organizations, and other healthcare settings throughout Maine and beyond. CMCC nursing graduates can be found working within many of the state’s premier healthcare systems providing direct patient care across the lifespan.
Advance Your Nursing Education
Where Graduates Transfer
Many graduates continue their education through RN-to-BSN and advanced nursing pathways to expand career opportunities in leadership, specialized nursing practice, public health, education, and graduate-level healthcare professions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How competitive is admission into the Nursing program?
Admission into the Nursing program is competitive due to the high demand for registered nurses and the limited number of available seats each semester. Applicants must complete prerequisite coursework, meet academic requirements, and complete the ATI TEAS exam unless eligible for exemption through qualifying college coursework.
What is the Health Sciences certificate and how does it connect to Nursing?
The Health Sciences certificate is designed as a pre-nursing pathway that allows students to begin completing foundational coursework commonly required for admission into nursing and other healthcare programs. Many students use the certificate to strengthen their academic preparation, complete Anatomy & Physiology and other prerequisite courses, and build confidence before applying to the Nursing program.
What happens after I graduate from the Nursing program?
Graduates are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN licensure examination to become registered nurses. Many graduates begin working immediately in healthcare settings throughout Maine, while others continue their education through RN-to-BSN and advanced nursing pathways.
What kinds of clinical experiences will I complete in the program?
Students participate in faculty-led clinical learning experiences in a variety of healthcare settings throughout the region. Clinical rotations provide hands-on experience caring for patients across the lifespan while helping students develop communication, clinical judgment, and professional nursing skills in real healthcare environments.
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