Nursing at UMA. Built for Maine. Built Around You.

Build job-ready nursing skills through a program designed to fit your life, your goals, and Maine’s healthcare workforce needs.

Learn at the Capital Center

The brand new, state-of-the- art Capital Center for Nursing and Cybersecurity Workforce Development in Augusta anchors UMA’s nursing program and is where Augusta-based nursing students complete their coursework. 

Here, you’ll learn in modern classrooms and simulation-supported environments designed to prepare you for real clinical settings.

Find the Nursing Path That Works for You

Become a Nurse

You’re new to nursing and ready to begin your path toward becoming a licensed nurse.

• Coursework anchored at the Capital Center
• Hands-on learning and clinical preparation
• Cohort-based experience with faculty who understand Maine’s healthcare system

RN to BSN

You’re already a registered nurse and ready to advance your education and career.

• Flexible pathway designed for working RNs
• Focus on leadership, patient outcomes, and professional growth
• Built to support advancement within Maine’s healthcare workforce

Other ways to get your nursing degree with UMA

In addition to the Capital Center, UMA delivers nursing education through its centers in:

Lewiston • Ellsworth • Brunswick • Rockland

Find the program and location that work best for you, while earning the same high-quality UMA nursing education and support

A Unique Dual-Degree Option with UMF

Interested in a broader approach to healthcare?

UMA partners with the University of Maine at Farmington to offer a distinctive four-year dual-degree program where you earn:

• A BA in Holistic Health from UMF
• A BSN in Nursing from UMA

This pathway combines a liberal arts foundation with professional nursing education for a more holistic view of care.

A UMA Degree Prepares You for Real-World Nursing Practice

“UMA’s nursing program prepares students to enter practice with confidence while staying connected to the communities they serve.”
— Shannon Gauvin,  Nursing Program Coordinator