Nursing Degrees and Requirements by State

Want to know what it's like to be a nurse in your state? Explore resources and top programs by state below.

State-Specific Resources

The Best States to Work as a Nurse in 2024
Careers

The Best States to Work as a Nurse in 2024

By Gayle Morris, MSN

September 24, 2025

Top Programs by State

A city tour boat cruising on the Chicago River through downtown Chicago, Illinois.

The Top Nursing Schools in Illinois

By Janice Monti, Ph.D.

October 23, 2024

The Top Nursing Schools in North Carolina

The Top Nursing Schools in North Carolina

By Ann Feeney

January 29, 2026

Ohio Nursing Schools and Programs

Ohio Nursing Schools and Programs

By Maura Deering, J.D.

October 18, 2024

The Top Nursing Schools in South Dakota

The Top Nursing Schools in South Dakota

By Ann Feeney

January 17, 2025

Top Florida MSN Programs

Top Florida MSN Programs

By Morganne Skinner, RN

October 8, 2026

Best RN-to-MSN Programs in California

Best RN-to-MSN Programs in California

By Nalea Ko

October 8, 2026

Manhattan street in New York City

Schools With MSN Programs in New York

By Ayana Dunn, RN

October 8, 2026

The Top Nursing Schools in New Jersey for an MSN

The Top Nursing Schools in New Jersey for an MSN

By Morganne Skinner, RN

January 21, 2026

More Nursing Resources by State

Career

Best States to Work as a Nurse Practitioner (NP)

By Joelle Y. Jean, FNP-C, BSN, RN

October 8, 2026

Careers

Nurse Practitioner Prescriptive Authority by State

By Maura Deering, J.D.

October 8, 2026

Career

The States With the Largest Nursing Faculty Shortage

By Rebecca Munday

October 8, 2026

Careers

CRNA Supervision Requirements by State

By Rebecca Munday

October 8, 2026

Careers

The U.S. Nursing Shortage: A State-by-State Breakdown

By Charmaine Robinson, MSN-Ed, RN

October 14, 2026

Careers

Nurse Practitioner Salary: A State-By-State Guide

By Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.

October 8, 2026

Careers

The Highest-Paying States for New Nurse Graduates

By Maura Deering, J.D.

October 8, 2026

Careers

Average RN Salary in Hawaii: See How Much HI Nurses Make

By Ann Feeney

October 8, 2026

Careers

Average RN Salary in Florida: See How Much FL Nurses Make

By Maura Deering, J.D.

October 8, 2026