Nursing Program

The nursing program at Kennebec Valley Community College prepares students for careers in hospitals, convalescent centers, clinics, home care, and physician's offices. The program focuses on knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for the sick, disabled, infirmed, or other individuals or groups. Program courses include: administration of medication and treatments, assisting and physician during treatments and examinations, referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance. Get more details below including other Maine colleges that offer nursing program.

The Nursing program at Kennebec Valley Community College is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission for more than 41 years.

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Kennebec Valley Community College

354 Hogan Rd, Bangor, ME

Kennebec Valley Community College, located in Fairfield, Maine, was founded in 1969 through the approval of the Maine Legislature. The school began operations in 1970 to a class of 35 full time and 131 part time students.

KVCC has since expanded both physically and in term of enrollment, with a current annual class size of over 2,500 students. KVCC is dedicated to providing quality education to its students through up to date programs, facilities and services. The school is one of the seven colleges the comprise the Maine Community College System.

Academics

Students may choose from a variety of programs that allow for academic transfer or assist in career training. Academic transfer allows student to complete the first two years of a four year education at KVCC, followed by transfer to a four year institution to continue their education, complete the final two years, and earn a bachelor's degree.

Career training programs provide the education necessary to develop skills and abilities necessary to enter the workforce as a qualified professional in a given field. Programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a certificate or associate degree that demonstrates competency in the area of study and allows for pursuit of employment at the entry level.

Programs offered include:

• Business Administration
• Liberal Studies
• Nursing
• Computer Aided Drafting and Design
• Massage Therapy

Admissions and Financial Aid

Kennebec Valley Community College is a public two year institution whose requirements for admission are minimal due to its open enrollment policy where any individuals that apply, pay fees, have a high school diploma or are 18 years of age or older may enroll. Students should also supply test scores, transcripts, and take a placement exam if deemed necessary.

Financial aid must be applied for prior to each academic year. Aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships and is applied for through the completion and submission of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Nursing Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Kennebec Valley Community College offers an associate's degree program in nursing.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Registered Nurses

Description

Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).