Maine

For PN licensure:

• PN Licensure by Examination Requirements

For RN licensure:

• Must graduate from a board-approved program
• The program must be approved by another BON. When Maine reviews applications from individuals that graduated from another state, the program must be equitable to a program approved in Maine. National nursing program accreditation has been required for Maine programs since January 1, 2015. The Board defines “National Nursing Accreditation” as accreditation by Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission for Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or other agency approved by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a national accreditation agency.
• The RN applicant must also have completed a course of study of not less than 2 years in an approved program in professional nursing and holds a degree, diploma or certificate. 

• RN Licensure by Examination Requirements Link

For APRN licensure:

• APRN Initial Licensure Requirements Link

 

For more information:

• Maine Nurse Practice Act 
• Maine Nursing Rules and Regulations