5 Best States for Nursing Jobs

Looking for a nursing job elsewhere in the United States? Well, let me help you find a job by enumerating the best 5 states for nursing jobs as posted in www.nursinglink.com, read on...

It’s no surprise that nurses are one of the most in demand professions. But some states have a much worse nursing shortage than others. If you are having trouble finding a job in your area, or you are just looking for a fresh start, these five states are estimated to offer the most job growth over the next decade. From sunny California to bustling New York, there is a nursing position for you waiting in one of these five great states.

1. California
The Golden State may be sunny in disposition, but its number of employed nurses is bleak. There is an estimated need for 291,200 RNs, 64,800 LPN / LVNs and 83,600 CNAs ending in the year 2016. That is a total of 439,600 available nursing-related jobs in California.
This is especially true in the field of geriatric nursing. As the Baby Boomers age and need more medical care, the demand for nursing dramatically increases.
To help alleviate California’s dire nursing shortage, California Governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger announced the California Nurse Education Initiative which provides $90 Million over 5 Years through a public-private partnership to reduce California’s nursing shortage.
“Nurses are people of compassion and courage. Their profession is a labor of love and without them we simply could not deliver quality care for patients. California is facing a severe nursing shortage and it is absolutely critical that we open up the nursing profession to everyone who has the passion and potential,” said Governor Schwarzenegger. “With this new Initiative we are going to improve the quality of health care everywhere in our state. We are going to provide more classes, more teachers and more resources to expand the ranks of nurses in California.”

2. Florida
Florida is one of the states most affected by the aging Baby Boom generation. With 3 million residents over 65, Florida is in dire need of nurses to care for their aging population. This is good news if you are looking for a nursing job. Salaries are increasing in an effort to recruit new talent, and many hospitals are offering fantastic benefits like on-site childcare, gym memberships, and relocation reimbursement. There is an estimated need for 183,480 RNs, 61,440 LPNs and 14,130 CNAs by the end of 2016. That is a total of 259,050 nursing-related jobs that will need filling in the next eight years.

3. New York
While the nursing shortage rages on in New York, groups are advocating for state funding of nursing degree programs and continued education. Although with increased advocacy, the shortage has also brought about higher salaries in an attempt to bring in more workers. The state of New York has also put together a task force on the future of nursing. There is an estimated need for 196,470 RNs, 55,660 LPNs and 112,450 CNAs by the end of 2016. That is a total of 364,580 nursing-related jobs that will need filling in the next eight years.

4. Ohio
According to the Ohio Hospital Association, data from Ohio’s hospitals show significant vacancy rates in certain health care professions, with registered nurses (RNs) topping the list in most of the state. The demand for RNs and other health care workers will continue to rise with the growing health care needs of the 78 million “baby boomers” who will begin to retire in 2010. There is an estimated need for 130,920 RNs, 41,510 LPNs and 25,020 CNAs by the end of 2016. That is a total of 197,450 nursing-related jobs that will need filling in the next eight years.
Local hospitals have also joined forces with universities and community colleges to create programs that entice students to enter the nursing field. Many employers have increased tuition reimbursement and increased salaries as well as implement perks to increase job satisfaction.

5. Pennsylvania
In order to find solutions to the nursing worker shortage, Pennsylvania created the Pennsylvania Center for Health Careers. The center tackles ways to fill the current 17,000+ job openings in the healthcare field. The Center has worked to increase educational opportunities, create career ladders and retain nurses. There is an estimated need for 128,100 RNs, 43,350 LPNs and 37,500 CNAs by the end of 2016. That is a total of 208,950 nursing-related jobs that will need filling in the next eight years.

Happy job hunting!