Advising Manual at UMFK

Requirements for Nursing Students

There are a number of requirements nursing majors must have before beginning any nursing course.

These requirements are:

• Tetanus-Diphtheria (TD): TD vaccine within the past 10 years.
• Mumps, Measles (Rubeola), and Rubella (MMR): Two doses of Measles, Mumps, and Rubella or two MMR vaccines or a titer with Immune results for Measles, Mumps, and Rubella.
• Hepatitis B: vaccination series (three vaccines) and provide results for a Hepatitis B surface antibody titer.
• Varicella (chickenpox): Two Varicella vaccines or proof of immunity by positive Varicella titer. Student self-report of having had Varicella is adequate proof of immunity by completing the student self-report form with the UMFK Division of Nursing.
• PPD: testing for tuberculosis. Complete the consent to TB screening form and provide 2 PPD tests within the past year or complete a 2-step PPD. An annual PPD test will be required thereafter while in the nursing program.
• Health Evaluation: physical exam
• CPR: Provide proof of CPR certification by the American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
• Create an account and complete your immunization record with the Verified Credentials Tracking System.

Verified Credentials:

Students can go to QualifiedFirst to get help and create a new account, or access their already made account. They will be able to review the required information, enter information, and supply official documentation. To get the correct codes, they can go to the Verified Credentials tab in the Nursing at UMFK guide and click on the Verified Credentials tab.

Other:

Scrubs:

• Top: Hunter/Forest Green
• Pants: Hunter/Forest Green
• Shoes/Sneakers: Black, Clean & Comfy

Student Nursing Organization (SNO): Check Brightspace at Start of Semester

Nursing Badge: Purchase at the Student Affairs Office in Cyr Hall. This badge is needed for clinical and job shadow; cost $5

Nursing students are expected to complete an eportfolio during:

• Course 456 - for RN to BSN
• Course 497 - for BSN and Accelerated students

Advise students to keep assignments for this portfolio, preferably in their Google Drive. They can also go to the Nursing Eportfolio Resources and Help Guide to learn more.

If students have questions, they can contact Leslie (lesliek@maine.edu) or Sofia (sbirden@maine.edu) for help. You as the advisor may also contact us if you have questions.

Different Nursing Tracks

Traditional BSN

• will complete a minimum of 126 hours of credit, including the general education core, nursing prerequisites, and nursing core courses as outlined on the individual program plan. 

Catalog 

Accelerated 

• Will already have a Bachelor's degree

• Will complete a minimum of 61 hours of credit

Catalog 

Online RN to BSN

• Will complete a minimum of 120 credits

• Online only

Catalog 

For learning outcomes and more information about the RN to BSN program, visit the RN to BSN Online Degree Program  page.

All Others

see the Nursing Website