SUMNER COLLEGE
by John S K i ernan Manag i ng Ed i tor
Best and Worst
The U.S. has gained a profound appreciation for nurses during the coronavirus pandemic, as they risk their lives every day to minimize
and other necessary protective treatment. It's more important now than ever for states to step up and make sure that nurses are properly equipped to do their jobs and have the best work environment possible. Despite the stresses of the occupation, nurses are generally well-rewarded for their life-saving work. Nursing occupations are some of the most lucrative careers, with a mean annual wage of over $75,000 and some of the lowest unemployment rates in the U.S. In fact, the industry is expected to grow at more than double the rate of the average occupation through 2028. In light of the current crisis and the industry’s projections for the future, WalletHub took stock of the nursing industry to help regis- tered nurses, particularly new graduates, pick a place to live that will bring success. We did so by comparing the 50 states across 22 key
from a panel of experts and a complete description of our methodology. Ask the Experts success. You can check out their bios and thoughts below.
Methodology:
1. Given the toll of the coronavirus pandemic on frontline healthcare workers, what are the best ways support nurses and all medical personnel to navigate this crisis? nursing? grads looking for a place to live and work? 4. What can local governments and health systems do The Criteria:
In order to determine the best and worst states for nurses, WalletHub compared the 50 states across two key dimen- - ment.” We evaluated those dimensions using 22 relevant metrics. Each metric was graded on a 100-point scale, with a score nurses. We then determined each state’s weighted average across all metrics to calculate its overall score and used the
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