What states offer good working condition for RNs?

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Hi guys:

I have been thinking to move to another states to escape Arizona heat. Not for sure where to go. Can you guys recommend some good states that RNs are treated well? Thanks. John

VickyRN, MSN, DNP, RN

49 Articles; 5,349 Posts

Specializes in Gerontological, cardiac, med-surg, peds.

North Carolina has some nurse-friendly hospitals with safe, professional work environments. Just be choosy and research well before you commit.

John123

69 Posts

NC sounds good. What are the other states?

Christie RN2006

572 Posts

Specializes in SICU, EMS, Home Health, School Nursing.

Ohio also has some nurse-friendly hospitals...especially in the Columbus area. I agree with Vicky, just make sure you research the hospitals well before you commit to one!!

Specializes in Telemetry, Oncology, Progressive Care.

I didn't realize this was a state thing. I thought it varied by facility.

Christie RN2006

572 Posts

Specializes in SICU, EMS, Home Health, School Nursing.
I didn't realize this was a state thing. I thought it varied by facility.

It is varied greatly by facility.... I personally think that every state has some great hospitals, but you need to research each facility before getting yourself into one that isn't nurse-friendly.

TheCommuter, BSN, RN

102 Articles; 27,612 Posts

Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
Hi guys:

I have been thinking to move to another states to escape Arizona heat. Not for sure where to go. Can you guys recommend some good states that RNs are treated well? Thanks. John

California is very RN-friendly due to their ratio laws.

MisMatch, LPN

146 Posts

Specializes in geriatrics.
North Carolina has some nurse-friendly hospitals with safe, professional work environments. Just be choosy and research well before you commit.

I am still a nursing student. Can you offer suggestions on how to research and what to look for? Thanks!

AprilRNhere

699 Posts

Specializes in RN- Med/surg.

MN. If you can tollerate the cold. We're number one for pay with cost of living adjustment. I'm always thinking how nice I have it when I read threads here about pt ratios, etc..

April, RN, BSN, RN

1,008 Posts

The Boston area has some great hospitals that treat nurses well. The pay is good, but the cost of living is through the roof.

CT Pixie, BSN, RN

3,723 Posts

North Carolina has some nurse-friendly hospitals with safe, professional work environments. Just be choosy and research well before you commit.

Thats great to hear since its been the plan that when I graduate from LPN school in 6 months and then do my LPN to RN bridge, its off to NC me and my family go!

MegSaid

9 Posts

I know that Seattle hospitals have great RN retention rates. Check out www.swedish.org or one of the other great hospitals in Seattle.

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