BOMUniversity of Southern Maine nursing
Portland, Maine · Public. Bachelor's, Master's · first-time NCLEX 91.87% · CCNE accredited.
Bachelor'sMaster'sRN, bachelor’s degree NCLEX 91.87%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| RN, bachelor’s degree Baccalaureate Degree | Portland | 91.87% (2025, 123 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 | 176 |
| Nursing Education 51.3203 | Master's degree | 25 |
| Nursing Administration 51.3802 | Master's degree | 11 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805 | Master's degree | 11 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3810 | Post-master's certificate | 4 |
| Geriatric Nurse/Nursing 51.3821 | Master's degree | 4 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3810 | Master's degree | 3 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805 | Post-master's certificate | 1 |
| Nursing Education 51.3203 | Postbaccalaureate certificate | New program, no completions yet |
| Nursing Education 51.3203 | Post-master's certificate | New program, no completions yet |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Postbaccalaureate certificate | New program, no completions yet |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Master's degree | New program, no completions yet |
| Nursing Administration 51.3802 | Postbaccalaureate certificate | New program, no completions yet |
| Nursing Administration 51.3802 | Post-master's certificate | New program, no completions yet |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3803 | Master's degree | New program, no completions yet |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3803 | Post-master's certificate | New program, no completions yet |
| Nursing Practice 51.3818 | Doctor's degree, research/scholarship | New program, no completions yet |
| Clinical Nurse Leader 51.3820 | Master's degree | New program, no completions yet |
| Clinical Nurse Leader 51.3820 | Post-master's certificate | New program, no completions yet |
| Geriatric Nurse/Nursing 51.3821 | Post-master's certificate | New program, no completions yet |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
From University of Southern Maine’s nursing pages
NCLEX
“Our baccalaureate nursing students consistently meet or exceed the national benchmark for NCLEX on the first attempt with 99% to 100% of our accelerated students passing on the first attempt.”
usm.maine.edu
Simulation
“Congratulations to the School of Nursing simulation lab staff for this wonderful accomplishment!”
usm.maine.edu