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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!

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.

Wisconsin is known for a certain football team, cheese production, and beer. The land was found to be too rocky for much agriculture, but was ideal for cattle and milk production. Miller Brewing Co. is based in Wisconsin's largest city, Milwaukee. Wisconsin is part of the Compact, which allows nurses from other Compact states to practice without extra licensing requirements. Find free information about nursing schools in Wisconsin below!

Aloha! Beaches, hula dancers, and volcanoes may be the first things you think of Hawaii. The chain of islands and islets hold on to their history as a sovereign nation while embracing new technology from the mainland. Honolulu is significantly larger than other cities, all of which are surrounded by forests and other natural attractions. The Hawaii's Nurses Association supports the state's 3,500 registered nurses who make an average of $61,000 a year. Check out the schools below to experience life in a tropical paradise.

New Mexico leads the nation in energy research through Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory and Sandia Laboratories. Cave explorers flock to the Carlsbad Caverns. Albuquerque is the largest city in New Mexico, but Santa Fe is the state capital. New Mexico is among the Compact states, which means nurses from other Compact states can practice without needing to be relicensed, unless there are extenuating circumstances. Start your nursing career with one of the schools below.

Whether you want the beauty of rugged mountains, relaxing beaches, or inspiring art, Oregon is the state for you. Lewis and Clark explored the area in 1805, but new areas in the mountains and along the shore are waiting to be found. Ashland is famed for its yearly Shakespeare festival. Currently Oregon has a shortage of public health, acute care, nursing education, and long-term care nurses, according to the Oregon State Board of Nursing. Find free information on Oregon nursing schools below.

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program enhances the foundation in the biological, physical, and social sciences through an instructional program with behavioral objectives that concentrate on the development of the nurse's role as caregiver, teacher, and manager of care. Utilizing a self-care framework, working registered nurses are prepared as generalists who are able to apply professional skills and knowledge to nursing, clients, and health care systems.

The wind may be sweeping down the plains, but Oklahoma is much more than that. Oil and natural gas has taken the place of farms and ranches as the major economic backbone of Oklahoma. The majority of Oklahoma's residents live in Oklahoma City and Tulsa. Registered nurses in Oklahoma City earn an average of $51,000 a year. Get started on your nursing career today through one of the schools listed below!

Home of five US Presidents, a number of famous American authors, and the flying Wright brothers, Ohio is also one of the top manufacturing employers, with significant production in transportation equipment, machinery, and metal products. Bordered by Lake Erie, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Michigan, the Buckeye State counts Cincinnati, Columbus, and Cleveland among its largest cities. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, and the Pro Football Hall of Fame are major tourist draws.