Nursing Program

The nursing program at Southern Maine 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 SMCC is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission for more than 36 years.

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Southern Maine Community College (SMCC)

100 Larrabee Road, Westbrook, ME

Southern Maine Community College, located in South Portland, Maine, was originally conceived as a technical school for returning World War II veterans. The school began operations in 1946, but due to increasing enrollment, quickly moved to larger facilities and expanded its offerings. Over the years the school has gone through multiple names reflecting the types of programs the school offered. The school officially became a community college in 1998, after changes in Maine's education system made it possible for technical colleges to provide transferable degrees to University of Maine System campuses. SMCC is also one of the few community colleges to offer on campus housing.

Academics

Southern Maine Community College offers degrees in a large number of fields resulting in associate of arts, associate of science or associate of applied science degrees. These programs provide students with transfer opportunities to four year institutions or prepare them for entry level positions in their area of study. The school is has primarily been a technical college, and throughout its history has adapted its programs and facilities to offer the best educational opportunities possible, continuing to do so today with its expanded offerings and goals.

Programs offered include:

• Business Administration
• Criminal Justice
• Culinary Arts
• Medical Assisting
• Liberal Studies
• Political Science

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students wishing to enroll at Southern Maine Community College must complete and submit the application along with all pertinent transcripts and information. Students must have a high school diploma or GED, or if still in high school, parental permission to attend. Financial aid is available in the form of grants, loans, scholarships and work study. Financial aid eligibility and awards are determined through the completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which every student should submit in a timely manner. Additional information on financial aid is available through the school's website.

Athletics

Southern Maine Community College sports teams are referred to as the seawolves, and have won over 31 championships throughout the school's history. SMCC is a member of the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA), and participates in the Yankee Small College Conference, comprised of schools in the New England area.

Sports Programs offered:

• Soccer
• Golf
• Baseball
• Softball
• Basketball

Additionally the school has active intramural sports and activities. Students are encouraged to play with and against one another in the following:

• Co-Ed Volleyball
• Co-Ed Indoor Soccer
• Co-Ed Softball
• Ice Hockey
• Wiffle Ball
• Running Club
• Cheerleading Club

Students Enrolled in the Nursing Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Southern Maine 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).