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NUR 341
About NUR 341
About NUR 341
Students will be surveyed about their preference for a 341community clinical placement. They will register for the only visible NUR 341 section in Mainestreet, which is the placeholder section. This will follow the same processes that we use for hospital-based clinical placements. 341 is a 2-credit one-semester course with requirements in EVERY partnership for both direct and indirect clinical hours. This will include direct hours of supervised practice and indirect hours of community evaluation, project planning, meetings, and may include time both in and outside of the weekly 4 class hours dedicated to this work.
Partnership Descriptions
Partnership Descriptions
Note that not all partnerships are available every semester. Your survey will list the specific partnerships relevant to your semester.
Casco Bay Fishing and Coastal Communities
Faculty: Tara Casimir
This partnership works with an established network across coastal communities and islands to support care in hard-to-reach locations, often serving underinsured clients. Participation includes several immersive experiences, such as attending a portion of the Fisherman’s Forum in the spring, which may take place outside of the regular Thursday 8-12 course time.
Franklin Towers and Florence House with Outreach to Other Community Experiences
Faculty: Carol Donovan
This well-developed, ongoing partnership serves Portland’s most vulnerable populations, including the elderly, refugees, and individuals experiencing or transitioning from homelessness. Students will engage with city services, public housing, and a network of providers to promote health, safety, and connection. More about Franklin Tower residences and Franklin Towers and Portland Health.
Lewiston Public Housing & Lewiston Wellness Community (Not active spring 2026)
Faculty: Chiara Tomasello
Based in Lewiston, this partnership provides students with opportunities to deliver nursing interventions in diverse community settings. Responsibilities include basic health screenings, such as blood pressure checks for individuals with disabilities, as well as health education and care for women seeking support. Students will engage with residents at Lewiston Housing locations.
LGBTQIA+ and Diverse Communities Health Partnership (Southern Maine Region) (Not active spring 2026)
Faculty: Christina Hart
This partnership presents an opportunity to promote healthcare initiatives and raise awareness about LGBTQIA+ and diverse populations in Southern Maine. Students will engage in service-learning and partnership activities, fostering a deeper understanding of community health challenges and their solutions.
Rural Community Partnership (York County) (Not active spring 2026)
Faculty: Jeanne Gottlieb
Students will work with vulnerable and healthy residents across York County, including at Layman Way Recovery Center, York County Shelter, and Buxton Recreation Center. Populations served include children and older adults. The partnership primarily involves health education and promotion, with some outdoor activity-based interventions, such as snowshoeing. Placements require travel to Alfred, Buxton, and Sanford, and additional opportunities with after-school programs may be available for students who can work outside scheduled hours. Thursday morning planning and meeting sessions take place on the Gorham campus.
Sagamore Village
Faculty: Trish Yauch and Chiara Tomasello
This partnership collaborates with Sagamore Village Housing and the associated clinic, which is part of the Portland Housing Authority. Residents are low-income individuals. Students will work directly with residents of Sagamore Village on health promotion and education, along with things like health screenings, helping residents understand medication management, and related topics.
Public School Nursing & Camp Sunshine
Faculty: Leslie Larsen
This partnership provides hands-on experience in school-based nursing through activities in charter and public elementary schools. Students will participate in both service learning and clinical experiences, engaging with school communities to promote public health initiatives. Some locations require fingerprinting. Students will also have the option to complete part of this class at Camp Sunshine during a weekend.
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