Nurses are one of the most in demand professions in America. By 2016, there will be a need for more than 1,000,000 nurses in the United States. Check out the 10 best places to be a nurse based on salary and job openings:*
| State | Annual Mean Wage | Hourly Mean Wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | $96,980 | $46.62 |
| Hawaii | $85,380 | $41.05 |
| Massachusetts | $83,720 | $40.25 |
| Alaska | $83,640 | $40.21 |
| Oregon | $80,440 | $38.67 |
| Nevada | $78,800 | $37.89 |
| New Jersey | $77,360 | $37.19 |
| Washington | $76,420 | $36.74 |
| Connecticut | $76,280 | $36.67 |
| New York | $75,470 | $36.29 |
Prepare Yourself for Career Advancement
The online Master of Science in Nursing program at Benedictine University positions you for career advancement through two choices of specialization: Nurse Executive Leader and Nurse Educator. Both concentrations prepare students academically to sit for additional certification exams. Visit us at online.ben.edu/msn to learn more or call us today at (866) 295-3104.