Wallethub released its 2017 "Best & Worst States for Nurses," which ranked states based on 18 metrics such as job openings.
The best states include:
1. Wisconsin
2. New Mexico
3. Iowa
4. Texas
5. Colorado
6. North Dakota
7. Delaware
8. Utah
9. Arizona
10. Washington
The following 10 U.S. regions rank among the worst for nurses:
1. District of Columbia
2. Hawaii
3. New York
4. Louisiana
5. Alabama
6. Alaska
7. New Jersey
8. Ohio
9. Georgia
10. Nevada