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 in Southern Maine.

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. Each cohort has seat for 32 students. The 2024 application is closed. The Fall 2025 application is coming soon.

Admission Requirements

• Possess a high-school diploma, GED certificate OR HiSET
• Achieve 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)
  • Introduction to Psychology (PSY 101)*
• TEAS test score of 60 or higher.* CLICK HERE FMI ABOUT TEAS TESTING
• Attend a MANDATORY information webinar.
• Two Professional and/or Academic Letters of Recommendation CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD AND PRINT RECOMMENDATION FORM

Additional courses (completed with a final grade of “C” or higher) 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 coursework (prerequisite courses and additional courses) must be completed within seven years (January 1, 2018 to May 20, 2025). TEAS test scores must be from the past 3 years (Feb. 2022 to Feb. 2025). All prerequisites for Fall 2025 application cycle needs to be completed by May 20, 2025. Applicants are responsible for ensuring all prerequisites are appropriately met. All questions regarding admissions requirements /which documents have been received must be directed to nursing@yccc.edu or 207.216.4407

Additional Program Requirements and Considerations:

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

• YCCC Nursing students are required to have their own laptop for coursework on campus, at practicum sites and at home. Additional information will be provided 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 in Phase II approval by the Maine State Board of Nursing, 161 Capitol Street, 158 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0158 (207-287-1133)

The associate nursing program at York County Community College at the Wells campus located in Wells, Maine is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate nursing program is initial accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program on the ACEN website.

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