There’s a Shortage of Nurses in Rural Maine, but a New Program in Wilton is Designed to Help Beal University nursing student Nicholas Larrabee worked with Senator King to care for a virtual patient. NCM WILTON, Maine — The next chapter in Beal University’s history has begun in a town roughly 100 miles away from
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Daughter’s Overdose Death Sends Maine Lawmaker into Battle Against Opioids
Addiction affects nearly all Mainers, regardless of wealth, education or location. That’s something state Sen. Brad Farrin knows all too well. Farrin’s 26-year-old daughter, Haley, was working at her accounting job one day in July. The next day, she died of a fentanyl overdose. It devastated her family and made her one of 565 Mainers
Beal University Offers $125K to Maine High School Seniors
Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: [January 10, 2023] Steve Villett, COO Beal University [email protected] Eligible students at any Maine High School can now apply for a $2,500 scholarship to attend Beal University January 10, 2023 (Bangor, Maine) – In its continued effort to support the needs of students in Maine, Beal University has announced the
Beal University’s Program Director Named to NCIA Education Committee
Sarah Taylor-Laine, Beal’s Cannabis & Medicinal Plant Sciences Program Director, was recently chosen to participate on the National Cannabis Industry Association’s Education Committee. Founded in 2010, NCIA is the oldest, largest, and most effective trade association serving the cannabis industry. NCIA membership consists of hundreds of small businesses and tens-of-thousands of cannabis professionals. Learn more
New Job in 2023? 1 in 4 Americans Looking to Change Career Path Entirely Next Year
NEW YORK — A new survey shows that a quarter of Americans may wind up moving into a new career path in 2023. The survey of 2,000 adults finds that while 33 percent of respondents are likely to switch jobs within the same sector, 26 percent of employees are looking to change careers entirely. The
Maine is on the Verge of Another Record Year for Overdose Deaths
Maine is on track again to see a record number of overdose deaths by the end of the year. In October, 58 people died from drug overdoses, according to the most recently released state overdose statistics. Eleven of those deaths — the highest total for any Maine county — happened in Penobscot County, which has
Top 16 Nursing Trends That Will Shape Healthcare
Healthcare is a constantly changing and updating field. With advancements in technology, new care methods, and current world events, the trends hospitals, and nurses need to keep an eye on are changing year over year. Keep reading for the top 16 nursing trends. Trend #1: Nurse Shortage Will Continue According to the World Health Organization
New Brunswick Nursing Students Offered Financial Incentives to Study in Maine
Province and Beal University reach deal to see up to 100 New Brunswickers enter 3-year program The provincial government hopes a new partnership with Beal University in Bangor, Maine, will see more New Brunswickers trained to become registered nurses sooner and hired to alleviate a critical shortage at home. Beal has opened up 100 nursing
Beal University Sponsors Erin’s Run
Register for Erin’s Run Here Bangor Daily News | In the spring of 2020, Beal University (Beal College at the time) was the main sponsor of Erin’s Run, a 5K race/walk that honors the memory of Erin Woolley. The race never took place due to Covid and has been on hold since then but on
Meet Sarah Taylor, Beal University’s Program Director for Cannabis & Medicinal Plant Sciences
Sarah is Passionate About Bringing Critical Thinking Back to the Classroom Bangor Daily News | Sarah Taylor is a plant biologist with experience in agriculture, horticulture, and arboriculture. Joining Beal University’s faculty in 2022, Sarah holds a M.S. and B.S. in Biological Science from California State University, Fullerton. In her graduate studies, she completed her