North Country Hospital is celebrating Certified Nurses Day, March 19th by honoring its board certified nurses. Board Certification of nurses plays an increasingly important role in the assurance of high standards of care for patients and their loved ones. Nursing, like health care in general has become increasingly complex. While a registered nurse (RN) license provides entry to general nursing practice, the knowledge-intensive requirements of modern nursing require extensive post-secondary and continuing education and a strong personal commitment to excellence by the nurse.

Bill Young, Executive Director of Maple Leaf Farm is pleased to announce that Tarah Woolgar, an Assessment Counselor and Case Manager, recently received certification as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor. Tarah has also completed the first year of her Masters Degree in Community Mental Health at Southern New Hampshire University, with one more year to complete.