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| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 255 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 235 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 230 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 217 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 202 | 0.00% |
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $79,478 | $38.21 | +3.3% |
| 2025 | $76,963 | $37.00 | +1.3% |
| 2024 | $76,011 | $36.54 | +1.4% |
| 2023 | $74,959 | $36.04 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | $73,579 | $35.37 | +2.2% |
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 1,453 | 46% |
| 2 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 313 | 36% |
| 3 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 1,032 | 34% |
| 4 | Vermont | 623,657 | 212 | 34% |
| 5 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 953 | 33% |
| 6 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 231 | 33% |
| 7 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 1,192 | 30% |
| 8 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 1,365 | 28% |
| 9 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 545 | 28% |
| 10 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,656 | 27% |
| 11 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 1,267 | 27% |
| 12 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 459 | 27% |
| 13 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 1,481 | 26% |
| 14 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 150 | 26% |
| 15 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 2,150 | 25% |
| 16 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 2,398 | 24% |
| 17 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,616 | 24% |
| 18 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 1,465 | 24% |
| 19 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 697 | 23% |
| 20 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 478 | 23% |
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hot Springs | 1 | 3% | $62,896 |
| 2 | Lake Worth | 1 | 3% | $61,431 |
| 3 | Texarkana | 1 | 3% | $63,162 |
| 4 | Allen | 1 | 1% | $73,261 |
| 5 | Clearwater | 1 | 1% | $61,930 |
| 6 | Hemet | 1 | 1% | $88,345 |
| 7 | Shreveport | 1 | 1% | $66,571 |
| 8 | Southfield | 1 | 1% | $81,393 |
| 9 | Oakland | 2 | 0% | $105,373 |
| 10 | El Paso | 1 | 0% | $76,769 |
| 11 | Kansas City | 1 | 0% | $74,776 |
| 12 | Tucson | 1 | 0% | $65,870 |
Texas A&M University - Central Texas
Aurora University
Molloy College
The University of Alabama
Texas A&M University - Central Texas
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research And Clinical Nursing
Dawn Riess Ph.D., RN, ACUE: Nursing is difficult both physically and emotionally, but it is rewarding. Entry nurses may feel overwhelmed when they first enter the nursing field. I recommend you seek out a mentor and follow up with that person often. Texas Nursing Association (TNA) offers a mentoring program, I recommend you join that organization to help support you as you enter the nursing field. You will have good and bad days when you first begin your career. Having support in the unit you work in is important and usually, the organization has an internship program. You will have a direct impact on people's lives at the worst time in their lives. If someone is stressed, they may take that out on you but do not take it personally.
There are so many different avenues for entry-level nurses. If you don't want to work in the hospital setting, you can go into community health, clinics, outpatient rehab, home health, school nursing, informatics, and more. The flexibility offered in nursing is phenomenal. Your patients may not remember your name, but they will remember how you made them feel. Your impact on patient's lives is limitless. Nurses are present from birth to death and everything in between.
Aurora University
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research And Clinical Nursing
Christina Cicero: Utilize your resources and ask for help. The seasoned nurses, managers and educators are there to support you, but you need to be willing to accept the feedback.
Christina Cicero: Communication skills and the willingness to be a life-long learner because we are continuing to see the advancements and changes in healthcare and in nursing education.
Molloy College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research And Clinical Nursing
Rose Schecter PhD, RN: New graduates should be open to the opportunities that present that are sought after AND those that just present themselves. Graduates should welcome offers of interviews in areas of nursing that perhaps were not first choices. New graduates should take part in continuing education courses if available to increase their skill set even before starting their first professional job. For example EKG testing and phlebotomy are skills one can learn prior to first positions. They will enhance the new graduate's resume.
Rose Schecter PhD, RN: Salaries for new graduates is fairly consistent across health care systems in a geographic region. Being willing to travel may result in a salary differential as will as working off shift. Increasing salary potential will most likely be a result of further education. Seeking a master's or DNP degree is likely the most important way to maximize salary potential.
Pawn Johnson-Hunter MS, RN, AGPCNP-BC, GERO- BC, CM/DN: A few ways to maximize earning potential as a new graduate nurse is through skillful negotiations and previous experience in healthcare, such as degree level, nurse externships, phlebotomy skills, or certifications. Many, if not all, employers appreciate that new graduates are equipped with clinical skills that are strongly recommended for the practice area. While many nurse certifications require experience, some are for entry-level, such as advanced life support (ACLS and PALS) and IV insertion. There are also some specialty practice certifications that new grads can obtain without years of experience; although they may recommend the experience at times, this is optional. All of this demonstrates the applicant's commitment to the profession and interest. Other ways are to work overtime hours, learn about clinical career ladders, or continue formal education.
Pawn Johnson-Hunter MS, RN, AGPCNP-BC, GERO- BC, CM/DN: The most beneficial advice for a new graduate nurse is to seek mentorship. Identifying an individual in the profession who has achieved what you are aspiring toward is essential. Network:
Seek individuals who are known as experts in their area of specialty and develop professional relationships.
Ask questions, never assume you're more capable than your current level of clinical experience, and never feel too embarrassed to report an error.
Utilize and seek out your organization's resources: unit-based preceptors, clinical nurse educators, and other experienced co-workers are an asset to professional development.
Practice the art of self-care; nursing is rewarding but can be emotionally taxing. Self-care can help to reduce exhaustion and burnout.
Lastly, when things get tough, always remember your why.
Pawn Johnson-Hunter MS, RN, AGPCNP-BC, GERO- BC, CM/DN: Changes to healthcare and its delivery are unfolding more vastly. Along with a solid clinical background, nurses will need to continue the development of soft skills, including communication, critical thinking, self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and leadership, to name a few. Nurses must also maintain their spirit of inquiry through knowledge acquisition. With the shift toward increasing nurse community health services and an increase in the complexities of patient physical and mental health, nurses must continue to educate themselves beyond an employer-required competency level. Nurses are at the forefront of clinical practice, leading the workforce as integral members engaged in the overall health and wellness of the community.
The University of Alabama
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research And Clinical Nursing
Dr. Michelle Cheshire: Nurses are in high demand and I do not see that changing in the next 10 years. Nursing salaries are at an all time high. To optimize you salary potential, being able to articulate your worth to an agency is critical. Salaries differ depending on what shift you are willing to work. If you are willing to work evenings or nights in high demand areas you will find that the salaries reflect that need.