Becker's Healthcare June 9, 2023
Health systems nationwide are short registered nurses; many are raising pay to attract more amid inflation.
In May, WalletHub released its ranking of the best and worst states for nurses. The financial website analyzed 20 metrics that affect the nursing workforce in each state, including nurses per 1,000 residents in an area, average annual salary, commute time, healthcare facilities per capita, and nurse job openings.
It has been documented that nurse burnout and staffing shortages can compromise patient care and safety. However, there appeared to be large discrepancies between what WalletHub considered the best and worst states for nurses, and what U.S. News & World Report considered the best and worst states for healthcare overall. U.S. News’ “Best states...
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