SCHOOL PROFILE
University of Southern Maine
Compare selected nursing programs at University of Southern Maine. Each listing identifies its pathway, study format, starting requirements, and official source.
Selected program information · See each listing for its source-review date
DNPDoctor of Nursing Practice
A 30–33 credit practice doctorate combining online work with periodic face-to-face experiences and a practice project. It is not an initial RN qualification.
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- Portland, Maine; online and periodic in-person study
- Learning format
- Hybrid
- Program length
- 2 years full time; up to 4 years part time
- Starting requirements
- For master’s-prepared nurses and APRNs; confirm the appropriate entry route.
- Source reviewed
- 2026-09-06
- Published tuition & cost notes
- Not yet verified
NPMS in Nursing — Family Nurse Practitioner
Hybrid coursework combines with supervised practice. Ask about clinical placement support and the weekly attendance schedule before committing.
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- Southern Maine; campus and clinical attendance
- Learning format
- Hybrid
- Program length
- 3 years full time or 4 years part time; 49 credits
- Starting requirements
- Nursing graduate admission requirements apply; confirm RN license and prior-degree eligibility.
- Source reviewed
- 2026-09-06
- Published tuition & cost notes
- Not yet verified
MSNMSN — Nursing Administration and Leadership
A leadership-focused master’s with seven-week courses and applied practice. This is a nursing administration pathway, not a nurse practitioner concentration.
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- Online; includes two practicums
- Learning format
- Online
- Program length
- As few as 12 months; 36 credits
- Starting requirements
- Recommended: nursing bachelor’s, 3.0 GPA, statistics, and current unencumbered RN license.
- Source reviewed
- 2026-09-06
- Published tuition & cost notes
- Not yet verified
MSNMSN — Nursing Education
Seven-week courses focus on preparation for nursing education roles. Confirm the practicum arrangement and admission evaluation directly with USM.
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- Online; includes a teaching practicum
- Learning format
- Online
- Program length
- As few as 12 months; 36 credits
- Starting requirements
- Recommended: nursing bachelor’s, 3.0 GPA, statistics, and current unencumbered RN license.
- Source reviewed
- 2026-09-06
- Published tuition & cost notes
- Not yet verified
- Location
- Maine — confirm cohort location
- Learning format
- Campus
- Program length
- Confirm: official pages list 15 and 16 months
- Starting requirements
- A previously earned bachelor’s degree; review prerequisite and application requirements.
- Source reviewed
- 2026-09-06
- Published tuition & cost notes
- Not yet verified
RN-BSNNursing — RN to BS
Online coursework with practice experiences. The school’s duration descriptions differ; transfer credit and course load determine the personal schedule.
Visit official program page ↗ - Location
- Online; practicum location requires approval
- Learning format
- Online
- Program length
- Confirm individual plan: page describes 1–2 years and 2 years
- Starting requirements
- Current or anticipated associate nursing degree and an unencumbered RN license for practicum.
- Source reviewed
- 2026-09-06
- Published tuition & cost notes
- Not yet verified
BSNNursing — Traditional BS
The traditional route includes in-person nursing labs, clinical placements, and a final practicum. Applicants should use the requirements for their student category.
Visit official program page ↗ - Location
- Portland region, Maine
- Learning format
- Campus
- Program length
- Typically 4 years
- Starting requirements
- First-year, transfer, and internal applicants have separate admissions routes.
- Source reviewed
- 2026-09-06
- Published tuition & cost notes
- Not yet verified
Before you apply
Published tuition notes are shown where checked against an official source; missing costs remain unverified. Accreditation and NCLEX records have not yet been independently verified for this profile. Ask the school about the full cost, clinical schedule, approved locations, and eligibility for your intended state of practice.
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