Nursing

Courses

The nursing program curriculum provides a sound theoretical base of nursing practice. Students will participate in classroom and clinical experiences during each of the four semesters in the program. Clinical experiences will be offered at hospitals and long-term care facilities located in York County.

Prepare to apply

Students who are interested in the nursing program should take prerequisite courses. They will be placed in the Health Studies/Pre-Nursing program until they are ready to apply for the Nursing program. Upon acceptance into the Nursing program, students will receive an acceptance letter listing their start date and their nursing faculty advisor. The Fall 2024 semester has 32 seats available.

Admission Requirements

• Possess a high-school diploma or GED certificate.
• Achieve at least a B- in ALL prerequisite courses:
  • Anatomy & Physiology I w/ Lab (BIO 126/BIO 127)
  • College Composition (ENG 101)**
  • Quantitative Reasoning or Statistics (MAT 118 or MAT 124) or College Algebra (MAT 127)
  • Introduction to Psychology (PSY 101)*
• TEAS test score of 60 or higher.** CLICK HERE FMI ABOUT TEAS TESTING
• Attend a MANDATORY information webinar.
• Two Letters of Recommendation CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD AND PRINT RECOMMENDATION FORM

Additional courses recommended before starting the Nursing Program:

• Psychology Across the Lifespan (PSY 210)
• Human Anatomy & Physiology II w/Lab (BIO 136/BIO 137)
• Microbiology w/Lab (BIO 230/BIO 231)
• Oral Communications (SPE 101)
• Multicultural America (HUM 201) OR Ethics and Contemporary Society (PHI 102)

* AP and/or CLEP credits will be accepted for College Composition, Introduction to Psychology, and Psychology Across the Lifespan. Math and Science prerequisites must be completed within seven years (January 1, 2017 to May 31, 2024) TEAS test scores must be from within the past 3 years (Feb. 2021 to Feb. 2024). All prerequisites for Fall 2024 applicants need to be completed by May 31, 2024. Applicants are responsible for ensuring all pre-requisites are appropriately met. All questions regarding prerequisite status must be directed to nursing@yccc.edu or 207.216.4407

Additonal Program Requirements and Considerations:

• YCCC’s clinical practicum sites are located throughout Southern Maine. Nursing students are reuired to provide their own transportation to and from these sites.

• YCCC Nursing students are reuired to have the their own laptop for coursework on campus, at practicum sites and at home. Additional information will be privided upon acceptance into the program.

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

• Provide compassionate nursing care to patients, families, groups, populations, and communities from diverse backgrounds in a variety of settings.
• Communicate effectively and collaborate with diverse patients and members of the healthcare team to promote shared-decision making.
• Utilize the information and patient care technology to manage care, support decision-making, and minimize error while employing effective use of resources.
• Evaluate and integrate current evidence with clinical judgment to provide safe, quality care.
• Integrate professional behaviors and leadership skills in the provision of professional nursing care delivery.
• Use quality measures and indicators to evaluate patient outcomes and the effects of changes in the delivery of care.

The YCCC Nursing program is under review by the Maine State Board of Nursing, 161 Capitol Street, 158 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0158 (207-287-1133). Effective September 23, 2022, the associate degree nursing program at York County Community College located in Wells, ME is a candidate for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. This candidacy status expires on September, 2024.

Program Outcomes

1. Licensure examination NCLEX pass rate is 80% or greater for all first-time test takers.
2. At least 75% of entering students complete the Nursing Program within three years.
3. At least 80% of graduates report employment in nursing within six months of graduation