Nurses continue to endure an ongoing pandemic, staffing shortages and high rates of burnout across the U.S. But as new graduates and nurses considering relocation start their search, they should keep in mind some states are less challenging than others.
WalletHub, a personal finance resource platform, scored all 50 states out of 100 points based on 20 metrics, like average annual and starting salaries, job openings and nurses per 1,000 residents. While states like Washington took first place for having plentiful job opportunities, many states were dragged down in score for the quality of their healthcare systems.
