Competency-Based Online RN to BSN Degree Program
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Competency-Based Online RN to BSN Program Overview
Insights into our Competency-Based Online RN to BSN degree program
Designed for working nurses like you, the University of Maine at Fort Kent’s Competency-Based Online RN to BSN program powered by YourPace at the University of Maine at Presque Isle provides you with the knowledge you need to advance personally and professionally. This program emphasizes the clinical reasoning that drives a culture of safety to prevent risk of harm to patients, colleagues, and the environment while enhancing your ability to use evidence-based practice to make decisions for quality outcomes.
This CCNE accredited, 100% online Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is designed for affordability – there are no additional fees. Plus, your schedule will never be interrupted by in-person classes, so you can maintain the work/life balance you need. Prepare to provide the best in patient care and make a greater difference in your community by utilizing the flexibility of 8-week online courses to earn your degree.
This competency-based program option offers an alternative pathway for nurses who prefer a self-paced learning model. This program allows you to advance your degree by demonstrating mastery of defined nursing competencies, building on prior education and professional experience. All courses are asynchronous, enabling you to progress at your own pace.
$1,800
Per 8-week session (no additional fees)
as few as 12 months
Duration
30*
Credit Hours of Core Nursing Courses
Accreditation
The nursing program at UMFK is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
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Calendar
Important dates for our students
The RN to BSN online program is delivered in an accessible format ideal for working nurses and conveniently features six dates to begin each year.
Now enrolling:
9/28/2026
Apply Date
10/26/2026
Class Starts
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| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Confirmation Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 1 | 5/11/2026 | 4/13/2026 | 4/21/2026 | 4/28/2026 | 5/5/2026 | 5/7/2026 | 7/2/2026 | 8 weeks |
| Summer 2 | 7/6/2026 | 6/8/2026 | 6/16/2026 | 6/23/2026 | 6/30/2026 | 7/2/2026 | 8/28/2026 | 8 weeks |
| Fall 1 | 8/31/2026 | 8/3/2026 | 8/11/2026 | 8/18/2026 | 8/25/2026 | 8/27/2026 | 10/23/2026 | 8 weeks |
| Fall 2 | 10/26/2026 | 9/28/2026 | 10/6/2026 | 10/13/2026 | 10/20/2026 | 10/22/2026 | 12/18/2026 | 8 weeks |
| Spring 1 | 1/11/2027 | 12/14/2026 | 12/22/2026 | 12/29/2026 | 1/5/2027 | 1/7/2027 | 3/5/2027 | 8 weeks |
| Spring 2 | 3/8/2027 | 2/8/2027 | 2/16/2027 | 2/23/2027 | 3/2/2027 | 3/4/2027 | 4/30/2027 | 8 weeks |
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Admissions
Follow our streamlined Competency-Based Online RN to BSN admission requirements at UMFK
The admission process is the first step toward earning your online degree. Find out the requirements for the Competency-Based Online RN to BSN program, what additional materials you need, and where you should send them. An RN license is required for admission into this program.
Admission Requirements:
- Official transcripts from previous institutions
- GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Completed application
- Current RN license
- Applicants must be at least 20 years of age at the time of application, unless they have previously earned a bachelor’s or an associate’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
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The admission process is the first step toward earning your degree and expanding your opportunities. Students interested in the Competency-Based Online RN to BSN program must meet the following requirements for admission.
- ADN/ASN from an accredited university, with a minimum 2.5 overall GPA OR diploma in nursing
- Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended and any other required documents
- Current, unencumbered RN license
Official transcripts, test scores, and other materials that come from third-party sources may be emailed or mailed from the granting institution(s) to:
Email address: edocs@maine.edu
Mailing address:
Application Processing Center
PO Box 412
Bangor, ME 04402-0412
YourPace instructions for international students:
- All international transcripts will only be accepted if the student provides them through an evaluation service. The evaluation agency must be a member of NACES or AICE. We will not accept unofficial copies (e.g., from the student)
- Canadian schools and universities from a French-only institution (mostly in the province of Quebec) must be evaluated
- International students are required to demonstrate English proficiency by submitting scores from an English language proficiency test taken no more than two-years prior to date of application
Additional guidelines for international applicants may be found on this How to Apply page.
Courses
The topics you’ll study in our RN to BSN online program
The RN to BSN online program features 7-week, asynchronous courses. Each of our fall, spring and summer semesters includes two 7-week terms. Most students take 1 course per 7-week term, but students are welcome to take 2 or more if they want to complete their BSN sooner. Two courses per semester qualifies a student to apply for student loans.
Students receive a block transfer of 68 credits upon completion of the associate’s degree or diploma in nursing and proof of an active RN license. The core nursing curriculum is comprised of 30 semester credit hours.
Students may need up to 21 additional general education credits. A total of 120 credits are required to complete your Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.*
Students with a prior bachelor’s degree will have their general education courses waived.
Students must complete 30 credits at UMFK to be awarded their BSN degree.
The complete list of courses is below.
RN to BSN Core Courses
Students must take the following courses. NUR 312 must be taken first.
- NUR 301: Promoting Healthy Communities
- NUR 309: Holistic Health Assessment
- NUR 309L: Holistic Health Assessment Lab
- NUR 342: Health Promotion**
- NUR 380: Transcultural Care In Nursing or
NUR 384: Global Health & Humanitarianism - NUR 386: Health Care Policy
- NUR 401: Health Related Research and Evidence-Based Practice
- NUR 407: Leadership and Management in Healthcare
- NUR 413: Healthcare Ethics and the Law
- NUR 456: Integrated Nursing Practice
**NUR 342 is offered as a 1, 2, or 3 credit course, depending on the number of credits still needed to meet the program requirement.
General Education Requirements (21 hours)
In accordance with UMFK policy, all baccalaureate candidates must complete the following General Education requirements. Transcript analysis will be conducted to determine if courses taken prior to admission to UMFK are congruent with the courses of the General Education program.
- ENG 101: English Composition II
- COS 163: Information Technology for Nurses
- MAT 251: Statistics I
- NUR 415: Environmental Health Assessment for Professionals in Healthcare Settings
- History
- Visual & Performing Arts or Philosophy
- Literature
*Based on 120 undergraduate credit hours needed for graduation. Total program cost varies based on number of transfer credit hours accepted. Students may take electives upon advisement to complete 120 undergraduate credit hours.
“I think the number one reason registered nurses pursue their [BSN online] is because of the convenience and for career advancement.”
– Erin Soucy, Ph.D., RN, Dean of Undergrad Nursing; Assistant Professor
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