5 Best States for Nursing Jobs

Actually there aren't really any jobs for new graduate nurses in California, that's why I volunteered for Connecticut drug rehabilitation after I graduated. Also, most of the new grad programs are "postponed until further notice" and thousands of new grads are applying for the same few new grad positions at hospitals. The situation can get pretty frustrating and if I could move out of state I would.

A few months back I checked this list of yours and I must say it helped me a lot! I found a job at one of those community rehab programs and now I am a full time nurse there. Now I am looking for something to do in my spare time and I have come to check this post again for help.

I know what you mean by that but just think about it : non American citizens = low paid work force. I even took an Osha 10 Hour Training course as a nurse, just maybe someone will look at my CV and hire me but until this moment no answer. Until someone will contact me I'll work a clerk because I finished a nursing school to sell books.

I live in Jersey and graduated in January. Took my NCLEX-RN on March 2, 2011. I start looking for work this week and I have been told by many of the hospitals that they receive so many application for RN position that it is recommended to visit the hospitals at least once a month (to complete an application) in order to keep you resume on top of the pile. I guess I won't be getting a job any time soon. I'll trust in GOD that he will open one of those doors for me. Meanwhile, I'll volunteer with a rescue squad or something like that to halfway keep my skills up.

I graduated last June 2010 in NY and appling all nursing homes and hospitals. There is no response. I'm so tired.

r u serious??? OHIO, get real there aren't many nursing jobs here. I live 15 minutes from three decent hospitals and they all are on hiring freezes.

To the Author Kristina Cowan - Information is only as good as its reliable source!
I just read this article for the first time today and I did not see a date that is was created. Which I feel should be noted next to the title and author for professionallism. So I just want to share my comments that make this article pretty light in the loafers and realitively innacurate.

Providing graphics from Payscale may have enhanced your point of view visually, but if you notice the graphs do not support your specific statements about "median salary" If you say its $70,000 in New York and Payscale shows it as $62, 872, where is your supporting documentation ?? Who is correct? You? or Payscale?

Also, the California Nurse Education Initiative you quote as a being annouced as a 5-year program was ANNOUNCED IN 2005, and guess what, that deal is over now.

Please edit or remove this article if this information is no longer correct, current, or applicable now in 2010.

Thank you
Dina, RN

Really, I'm BEGGING for a job here in Ohio.