New Jersey has a unique perspective on healthcare and nursing which benefits every nurse who works in the state. This is because New Jersey recognizes the significance of a work / life balance. New Jersey also has one of the highest demands for nurses as over 40 percent of the state's registered nurses are over the age of 50.
New Jersey's best contribution is their laws that help Registered Nurses cope with the work load by letting RNs who are married, have children, or are responsible for their elderly get special privileges. One of these privilege is that it is illegal for all Registered Nurses to work mandatory overtime. This means if you want to make extra money working overtime, you may, but you can't be forced into it.
Any significant factor with New Jersey is that only 20 percent of Registered Nurses are under 40. This means the rest are over 40 and quickly starting to retire. New Jersey has taken proactive action and have encouraged the recruitment of more young people to joining the nursing field. This initiative is helping solve the looming doubling of demand for nurses.
New Jersey also has many vacancies for highly educated nurses with BSNs, MSNs, or above. Positions such as clinical nursing specialist, nurse practitioner, midwife, and certified anesthetist have been in high demand will continue to be in the future. These positions also carry much higher salaries.
New Jersey is specifically helped initiatives in the following areas: recruiting more youth and men, BSN to MSN training, LPN to RN, CNA to LPN, promotions within healthcare industry, and recruitment of RNs to teach in NJ schools.
Salaries are highly competitive with the nation. Registered nurses can expect to make $99,356 on average, and LPNs come in at about $44,642.
Overall, New Jersey is an excellent place to become a nurse in. You have full support of the state as well as a booming economy to help you take your nursing career to the next level.
