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
Downeast Nursing Track
Alongside the Capital Center, UMA is also expanding access to nursing education through the launch of the Downeast Nursing Track in partnership with UMaine Machias. This initiative enables students in Washington County to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from UMA, taught by UMA nursing faculty, with instruction delivered online and through hands-on simulation at the UMA Ellsworth Center Nursing Simulation Lab. At the same time, students also complete a Bachelor of College Studies degree from UMaine Machias, benefiting from the campus experience and support of a close-knit community while pursuing their nursing degree close to home.
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.”
— Dr. Shannon Gauvin, Director of Nursing