In Iowa, the nursing profession started with nurses who visited sick people in their homes and administered care to the poor, transitioning in the early part of the 20th century to care for sick or injured employees in the state’s meat-packing plants. Today, Iowa nurses bring their care and compassion to a wide variety of settings,

The need for nurses in Hawaii is going up. One of the biggest drivers of that rise in demand is an aging population — projections expect elderly residents to make up a full 20% of the populace by 2030. The specialized needs of geriatric patients should drive increased demand for nurses in hospitals, rehab centers

More than 110,000 registered nurses in Indiana chose to renew their license in 2017. These seasoned professionals make up the bulk of employed nurses in Indiana, providing healthcare in settings that range from hospitals and doctor’s offices to public schools and patient homes. Indiana’s nursing workforce is relatively young, with an average age of 44,

Nurses of all types are essential to healthcare in Nevada. They serve important roles in hospitals, long-term care facilities, doctors’ offices, outreach clinics and more. The nursing industry in Nevada experienced a rapid increase in demand during the state’s silver boom and the construction of the Hoover Dam, and it continues to grow today. A

Nursing is a popular career field across the U.S., and it’s no different in the state of Maryland. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were nearly 54,000 registered nurses (RNs) working in Maryland in 2017, as well as more than 10,000 licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and close to 4,400 nurse practitioners (NPs).

Why consider a nursing career in South Carolina? One reason might be a study by the Office for Healthcare Workforce Analysis and Planning, which suggests a registered nurse shortage could soon develop, leaving South Carolina in need of 6,400 RNs by the year 2028. That level of demand suggests a strong job market for nurses

When Carol A. Mello (named “Community Health/ Home Health Nurse of 2017” by Rhode Island Monthly magazine) found out that her great-niece did not want to be a nurse because she didn’t want to work in a hospital, her response was, “But that doesn’t mean you can’t be a nurse!” Indeed, there are a multitude

Aspiring Oregon nurses are on the road to a profession with a strong legacy behind it. One member of that legacy is Jane Harrison-Hohner, who was named to the Nurse Practitioners of Oregon Hall of Fame in 2017. For many years, she practiced nursing at OHSU Hospital in Portland and was an active member of

With more and more registered nurses (RNs) and nurse educators retiring in West Virginia, the state is facing a shortage of not only nurses but also the people who train them. As a result, healthcare facilities such as hospitals, home health centers, public health agencies and nursing homes are expected to see increased demand in

According to a 2014 report by the Delaware Nurses Association, close to 45 percent of registered nurses in the state work in hospitals, while around 9 percent are employed at ambulatory care companies and nearly 7 percent work in extended care facilities. Those three settings sit at the top of the list of work environments