Washington Listed as One of the Best States for Nurses

Great news for our nurses here in Washignton State and especially here in Yakima. In a recent study, it was found that Washington State is one of the best places to be a nurse in America.

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Nurses are often the unsung hero of any hospital or health resource. They're the ones with the bedside manor you want and the compassion you need, especially in a time of worry.

According to a recent study from financial website Wallet Hub, they found that Washington State is the 3rd best place to be a nurse compared to all other states in America.

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Only Maine and New Hampshire come before Washington on this prestigious list.

Several criteria went into making this list including opportunity and competition rank as well as work environment rank.

Along with Washington State being 3rd overall, it also did well in other categories.

Washington is 3rd for monthly average starting salary for nurses.
Washington is 3rd for nurses per capita.
Washington is 4th for average annual salary for nurses.
Washington is 6th for projected competition by 2032.
Washington is 7th for share of best nursing homes.
Washington is 22nd for health-care facilities per capita.

Oklahoma was listed as the worst state to be a nurse followed by North Dakota and Alabama.