Best Paid State For Nursing

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I am a new grad. I have a list of states that I am considering going to, but I need to find out what the salary ranges are especially for a new grad. I have Hawaii, Maryland, New York, Georgia, California and Nevada on my mind so far. Is there somewhere that ranks states according to salary for nursing and standard of living. I would like to do a comparison.

Hi,

We have been seriously thinking about moving to Oahu. We have friends that just move there recently. I live in CA and am use to paying too much for everything.

What is the wages for a LVN. Do the Urgent Care's hire LVN's?

Anybody do Massage Therapy out there?? Are they strict with a license for Massage Therapy. I was also thinking about doing the chair massage.

How are the elementary schools on the westside near Makakilo??

Thanks for any help.

Shirl

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Specializes in PeriOp, ICU, PICU, NICU.

Last time I heard...Connecticut was the highest paying state in the country. Cost of living is high though. Good luck :)

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bashy said:

best paid state for nursing

I am a new grad. I have a list of states that I am considering going to, but I need to find out what the salary ranges are especially for a new grad. I have Hawaii, maryland, newyork, georgia, california and nevada on my mind so far. Is there somewhere that ranks states according to salary for nursing and standard of living. I would like to do a comparison.

cost of living in Hawaii far surpasses the pay...try elsewhere first.

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Specializes in CCU,MS,BURN OPD.
Travel to Hawaii and make extra money? I think not! The cost of living is so high there that you will soon find out that the income pays for your living expenses, and not much more. Food, gas, and everything else are very expensive. Color me...been there, done that!

Its really expensive in HI im married to a Filipino born in HI and im considering working somewhere Utah or Arizona so its true but people over there have LOTS OF ALOHA ;) :wink2:

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i'm currently considering va and fl. anyone knows which would be better? :nuke:

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Specializes in Critical Care.

You have to take into account the cost of living when you review the salary ranges for new grads.

Hawaii has a very high COL, as does NY.

If you are used to a high COL then the regions that have high COL's won't phase you.

If not, prepare to be blown out of the water.

Travel agencies do not hire new grads (thank God) so that option is totally non-viable.

Advice? Look for a place where you are going to get a good solid new grad orientation and where you will be able to learn and develop your skills and knowledge.

The rest will come in time.

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I have heard nurses on this site state that Florida is one of the lower paying states.

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blackcat99, you're right... 

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Yes, it is not good here in Florida. I have heard that South Carolina is even worse than Florida.

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Hi gracet84, this is an old thread. I'm curious. Did you ever end up in Virginia or where did you go?

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I ended up going to FL.  I'm thinking about moving to Houston, TX after my contract with the hospital is over. Where do u live?

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Yes, I am in Florida too. I came here despite being warned about the low wages. A friend had bugged me for years to visit her in Florida but I had no desire to do so. However, I thought well it's just for a vacation so no big deal. I fell in love with Florida while on vacation. I hate the low wages but I really do love living in Florida so here I am.

I love all the bugs,alligators, green trees and crazy people here. I wish you the best of luck in Texas.

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