If ever there were a prime symbol of Southwestern culture, New Mexico is it. Southwestern culture reflects a combination of Hispanic, Mexican, Native American, and American heritage, which undeniably reflects the characteristics of the residents living in the Land of Enchantment. Bordering the country of Mexico as well as boasting one of the highest concentrations…
Nestled between New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and the Atlantic Ocean, New Jersey serves as a hub of American culture and firsts. The state is home to the first American passenger flight, which welcomed passengers flying in from New York City to Atlantic City, as well as the first Miss America Pageant. Even the property names…
As one of the original thirteen states founded when the United States of America came into being after the territory officially cut ties from Great Britain, New Hampshire is rich in American history and culture. It was also home to the Old Man of the Mountain, which was a collection of granite cliff ledges that…
Perhaps the most iconic thing about Nevada is the neon mecca known as Las Vegas. The destination of many wild weekends, spring break trips, and shotgun weddings, Las Vegas brings in droves of tourists each year to scope out the live shows, street theatrics, flashing neon lights, and of course, the gambling and partying venues….
If you’re travelling across the Midwest and enter into a territory of vast plains, then chances are, you’re in Nebraska. The Cornhusker State is home to the Dissected Till Plains, which is an area filled with rolling hills carved out by retreating Ice Age glaciers. The Great Plains also run through the state, providing residents…
Aside from the meadows, lakes, and forests that dot the landscape, Montana is hosts three of the five entrances to Yellowstone National Park, the first national park in the world. With sprawling grasslands and majestic mountains, Big Sky Country is the ideal location for those looking to get away from the eyesores of high rise…
Nurses in Missouri get to enjoy the remarkably low cost of living typical of the Midwest and Deep South without having to sacrifice big city life. In fact, Missouri’s big cities with their large hospitals usually report higher average yearly nursing salaries than the rest of the state. At the same time, Missouri’s friendly and…
Nurses who decide to live and work in Mississippi have several advantages. First, they get to take advantage of living in a state where the cost of living is exceptionally low, meaning their paycheck as a nurse will go farther for necessary expenses such as food and energy. Second, Mississippi is well-known for the friendliness…
Minnesota is called the “Land of 10,000 Lakes” for good reason. This state is bursting with the beauty of nature with it many lakes, forests and wilderness areas. Unlike other Midwestern states, however, Minnesota has a significant population to go along with all the natural beauty—about 5.2 million people. More good news for nurses seeking…
The Great Lakes state of Michigan is a good place to launch a nursing career, even though its reputation precedes it as the state hardest hit by the recession. Unemployment was at an alarming 14 percent here as of April 2010. The good news is that the health care industry is one of the few…
