Mid Coast Hospital Nursing Care

Nursing Career Education

Changes in nursing practice are driven by advances in technology, changes in medical and surgical practice, and ongoing research. To stay abreast of theoretical and clinical knowledge, Mid Coast Hospital nurses attend external conferences, participate in workshops, and take internal classes.

Mid Coast Hospital also encourages continuing education for its nursing staff. The links below list schools that offer nursing education in Maine.

CNA Programs

• Allied Health Schools (Online)
• Maine Medical Center
• Merrymeeting Adult Education

Associate in Science in Nursing (RN, ADN)

• Purdue University Global (Augusta and Lewiston)
• Southern Maine Community College
• University of Maine at Augusta

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN, BSN):

• Husson College (Bangor)
• St. Joseph’s College (Standish)
• Purdue University Global (Augusta and Lewiston)
• University of Maine at Augusta
• University of Maine at Orono
• University of New England (BSN)
• University of New England - Registered Nurse Bachelor Completion Program (RN to BSN)
• University of New England - Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• University of Southern Maine (Portland)

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), Advanced Certifications

• Husson College (Bangor) - Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nursing (MSN, and post-Master’s certificate), Family and Community Nurse Practitioner (MSN, and post-Master’s certificate)
• Purdue University Global (Augusta and Lewiston)
• St. Joseph’s College (Online)
• University of New England - Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia
• University of Southern Maine - MS in Nursing- Clinical Nurse Leader, Dual degree MSN and Master of Business Administration, Masters in Nursing - Education, Family nurse practitioner, Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Masters of Nursing-Management
• University of Southern Maine - Minor in Holistic and Integrative Health

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

• Purdue University Global (Augusta and Lewiston)
• University of Southern Maine