BOMUniversity of New England nursing
Biddeford, Maine · Private nonprofit. Bachelor's, Nurse anesthesia · first-time NCLEX 94.44% · ACEN and COA accredited.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| RN, bachelor’s degree Baccalaureate Degree | Portland | 94.44% (2025, 72 first-time takers) Board source |
The Maine board’s table lists these programs without printing an approval status.
Nursing awards
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 115 |
| Nurse Anesthetist 51.3804 | Master's degree | 22 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
From University of New England’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“The UNE B.S.N. is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and approved by the Maine State Board of Nursing.”
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State board approval
“The UNE B.S.N. is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and approved by the Maine State Board of Nursing.”
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NCLEX
“98% of UNE Nursing students passed the NCLEX on the first try in 2024 (compared to 82.21% nationally)”
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Simulation
“At UNE, our nursing instruction utilizes a variety of innovative teaching strategies, including skill-building in a state-of-the-art simulation lab.”
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Clinical placements
“Our clinical partners include Maine Medical Center Portland, Biddeford, and Sanford; Northern Light (Mercy); New England Rehabilitation Hospital; and other surrounding partners.”
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Admission
“February 15 is the application deadline.”
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