We've organized a comprehensive list of Maine nursing schools. Below you'll find information on specific nursing programs such as LPN certificates and ADN, BSN, and MSN degrees. You'll also find a profile of nursing education and careers in each major Maine city.
Nursing is a career that offers rewarding work, job security, opportunities for advancement, and high salaries, and there is currently a high demand for nurses in Maine. There are also nursing schools and programs in the state to set you on track to become a certified nursing assistant (CNA), licensed practical nurse (LPN), or a registered nurse (RN).
Certified nursing assistant (CNA)
Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) play a vital role in the medical community, providing basic patient care under the supervision of physicians and registered nurses (RNs). In addition to providing for patients’ everyday needs, LPNs provide basic medical care such as monitoring symptoms, taking vital signs, administering medications and injections, and if needed performing first aid and CPR. LPNs can work in hospitals, doctors’ offices, extended care facilities, private homes, and in a number of other environments.
In Maine, there are opportunities for nurses at every level of the healthcare system. In Portland specifically, there are a number of positions available for certified nursing assistants (CNAs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs), and registered nurses (RNs).
Certified nursing assistant