Nurses Care 2026

Is it time to explore a new nursing career?

WRITTEN BY WANDA CURTIS Although most nurses begin their careers in hospitals, their careers don’t have to end there. Today, there are many other nursing opportunities to explore. If you’re ready for a change, consider one of the following options, which represent just a few of…

How a clinic in Veazie is supporting long-term wellness

WRITTEN BY ERINNE MAGEE By the time Amber Willey launched 207 Wellness in 2023, she had already spent more than a decade inside Maine’s healthcare system working in intensive care, primary care, and addiction medicine. But it wasn’t just her clinical experience that shaped her approach…

St. Joseph Healthcare is proud to be your community hospital

COURTESY OF ST. JOSEPH HEALTHCARE National Nurses Week is a special time at St. Joseph Healthcare. Each year, we work to honor and recognize the incredible work that our nurses do every day. We could not think of a better way to celebrate than by sharing…

Simple ways nurses can prioritize self-care

WRITTEN BY WANDA CURTIS For hundreds of years, nurses have provided health care for others — in homes, hospitals, long-term care facilities, and on battlefields. They’ve worked long shifts in understaffed facilities, with heavy workloads, and were often underpaid. They have sacrificed to meet the health…

Two pathways for RNs to obtain their BSN degrees

COURTESY OF UNIVERSITY OF MAINE FORT KENT (UMFK) The University of Maine at Fort Kent (UMFK) offers two flexible, high-quality options for registered nurses who want to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree: a fully online RN-to-BSN program and a competency-based online RN-to-BSN…

Stepping into a new nursing specialty: Foot care

WRITTEN BY ANNE GABBIANELLI According to the American Podiatric Medical Association, at least 75% of Americans will experience foot problems in their lifetime, a number that rises to more than 80% for those who are obese. Fundamental Foot Care PLLC owner and CEO Heather Fogg said,…