Nursing Colleges

Vermont is known for its maple syrup, minerals, and quiet country lanes. Visitors come from across the country to watch the leaves change color in the fall. Small town life meets city convenience in Burlington and Essex.

South Dakota does everything big. From Mt. Rushmore to the still in the works monument to Crazy Horse being blasted into a hill. Deadwood, recently the background for an HBO series, was made famous as the place Wild Bill Hickok was killed.

Wyoming's wide, open spaces draw adventure seekers and people looking for a little peace and quiet. Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park bring visitors all year.

Nicknamed the Mountain State, West Virginia has more than a million acres of land set aside for preservation. West Virginia is a leader in steel, aluminum, and chemical manufacturing. Small town life is the way of things even in the state capital, Charleston. Registered nurses in Charleston can earn an average of $52,000 a year in West Virginia. But, as with many of the smaller states, nurses in West Virginia often choose to be licensed in bordering states. Find free information on nursing schools in West Virginia below.

Potatoes. Idaho is known for its potatoes. But there is much more to the state that is also home to famed winter ski resorts such as Sun Valley, and gorgeous vistas from the Rocky Mountains. Boise, the largest, and best known, city in Idaho is growing with the high-technology sector. Idaho is one of the Compact states, meaning they will accept nursing licenses from any other Compact state. Follow the links below to learn more about starting your nursing education in Idaho!

North Dakota may have an image of cowboys and the Old West, but it is more than that. Native Americans, Scandinavians, and other explorers have created a stated that mixes history with creativity, folk tales with folk art.

Alaska isn't all Eskimos and igloos. The largest state in the nation, Alaska is prized for its natural beauty and seemingly endless resources. Downtown Anchorage is a thriving metropolitan area and the cost of living is rather high.

From Yellowstone to Glacier National Park, Montana is a place of grand exploration. Called "Big Sky Country," the state offers beauty and relaxation. Billings is the largest city, but, as with the other cities in Montana, holds on to the feel of the wide, open spaces. Montana is one of the states in most need of nurses.

If you like lobsters and forests that seem to go on forever, Maine is your kind of state. Maine is a popular summer destination for a relaxing beach atmosphere. Portland, Maine's largest city, is home to a quarter of the state's population and has a booming economy without the traffic jams that normally accompany a good economy.

Iowa is probably as well known now for its vast fields of corn as it is for the film "Field of Dreams." Bordered by the Missouri and Mississippi rivers, the state is a major agricultural supplier for the country. Des Moines is home to a collection of festivals and events throughout the year.