Maine communities struggle with nurse practitioner shortage
01/31/25 at 03:00 AM
Maine communities struggle with nurse practitioner shortage
NBC News Center Maine; by Brianna Bush; 1/29/25
According to U.S. News & World Report, nurse practitioner is the No.1 ranked job for 2025. The study says that's because of work-life balance, high pay, and job growth potential. Despite this, communities in Maine are lacking enough nurse practioners to support patients. ... According to the Maine Nurse Practitioner Association, there are more than 3,100 nurse practitioners in Maine.