Washington is one of the best states for nurses -- here's why
Wednesday was National Nurses Day, and while there are a whole host of companies offering discounts and freebies to those healthcare workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study is illuminating how the nursing industry is growing in Washington.
The analysis by personal finance website Wallethub found that Washington ranks as the second best state in the country for nurses. The research took into account 22 key metrics to analyze the industry, breaking them into two main rankings: work environment and potential for growth.
The Evergreen state ranked in the top 5 for lowest competition by 2026 and 5th overall for work environment which accounted for things such as mandatory overtime restrictions, the ratio of nurses to hospital beds and the quality of public hospital systems.
However, average annual salary for nurses compared to the cost of living was much lower in Washington, only ranking 22nd in the country.
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