At the UMaine School of Nursing, our program is designed to prepare you for a career
in nursing. As a nurse, you will be challenged both personally and professionally with a
spectrum of issues across the lifespan. UMaine School of Nurses lives our values of
empathy and compassion, integrity and excellence, creativity and innovation, diversity,
equity and inclusion, accountability, belonging, and connection. We seek prospective
students who will join us in living our values. Please select two prompts from the
options below to respond. Applicants must reflect on their personal experiences, values,
and aspirations to provide genuine and well-crafted responses using specific examples.
Empathy and Compassion
UMaine School of Nursing values empathy and compassion in our students as essential
qualities for providing patient-centered care. Please share an experience in which you
demonstrated empathy and compassion towards others. How did this experience
influence your decision to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing? How will you
continue cultivating empathy and compassion throughout your nursing education and
future career?
Integrity and Excellence
At UMaine School of Nursing, we uphold the highest standards of integrity and
excellence in nursing practice. Describe a situation where you faced a moral or ethical
dilemma and how you approached it with integrity. Additionally, discuss your
commitment to achieving excellence in nursing education and practice. How do you
plan to uphold ethical standards and strive for excellence as a future nurse?
Creativity and Innovation
UMaine School of Nursing encourages creativity and innovation in nursing practice to
enhance patient outcomes and address healthcare challenges. Share an example of
how you used creativity and innovation to improve or address an issue. How do you
envision incorporating creativity and innovation in your nursing career to contribute to
advancements in healthcare delivery and patient care?
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at UMaine School of Nursing. Reflect on
the importance of diversity in healthcare and nursing, considering both the patient
population and the nursing workforce. How do you plan to promote diversity, equity, and
inclusion in your interactions with patients, colleagues, and communities? What will you,
as an individual, bring to our academic nursing community and future patient care
communities? What experiences in your ife have influenced your understanding of
diversity, equity, and inclusion in healthcare and the nursing workforce? Share your
perspective on why creating inclusive and equitable healthcare and learning
environments is crucial.
Accountability
Accountability is vital in nursing practice to ensure patient safety and quality care.
Describe a situation where you demonstrated accountability and took responsibility for
your actions or decisions. How do you plan to uphold accountability as a future nurse?
Discuss the significance of personal and professional accountability in nursing and its
impact on patient outcomes.
Belonging and Connection
At UMaine School of Nursing, we value creating a sense of belonging and fostering
connections within our nursing community. Share an experience where you actively
contributed to building a supportive and inclusive environment within a healthcare
setting or a community. How do you plan to promote a sense of belonging and establish
meaningful connections with patients, colleagues, and the broader healthcare
community as a nurse?