There is a projected need for 1,001,000 nurses needed in the United States by 2016. Nurses are one of the most in demand professions in America, but with so many job openings, it begs the question: Where should you work?
For us US RN hopefuls, this may prove to be a good source of information regarding where we should try to work our a**es off in order to achieve our American Dream.
Top 10 Highest Nurse Paying States
| State | Salary (hourly) |
| 1. California | $25.45 |
| 2. Hawaii | $24.76 |
| 3. Massachusetts | $23.38 |
| 4. New Jersey | $23.33 |
| 5. Alaska | $23.09 |
| 6. Delaware | $22.98 |
| 7. Oregon | $22.91 |
| 8. Nevada | $22.83 |
| 9. Maryland | $22.79 |
| 10. Connecticut | $22.62 |
Top 10 Lowest Nurse Paying States
| State | Salary (hourly) |
| 1. North Dakota | $17.60 |
| 2. Louisiana | $17.50 |
| 3. Wyoming | $16.88 |
| 4. Oklahoma | $16.76 |
| 5. Kansas | $16.74 |
| 6. West Virginia | $16.52 |
| 7. Arkansas | $16.44 |
| 8. Mississippi | $16.42 |
| 9. Iowa | $16.36 |
| 10. South Dakota | $16.35 |
Top 10 States with the Most Nurse Job Openings
| State | Average Annual Job Openings |
| 1. California | |
| 2. Florida | |
| 3. New York | |
| 4. Ohio | |
| 5. North Carolina | |
| 6. Illinois | |
| 7. New Jersey | |
| 8. Michigan | |
| 9. Georgia | |
| 10. Massachusetts |
Top 10 States with the Least Nurse Job Openings
| State | Average Annual Job Openings |
| 1. Rhode Island | |
| 2. New Mexico | |
| 3. South Dakota | |
| 4. Montana | |
| 5. Delaware | |
| 6. Hawaii | |
| 7. North Dakota | |
| 8. Vermont | |
| 9. Alaska | |
| 10. Wyoming |
Wherever we may go, may it be in the States or somewhere else.
One thing we must remember always. That is, to never lose sight of our dream.Now, now, where did you apply?
CIAO!!! :-P
source: nurselink.com
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