1. Employment for Nursing Employment for nursing is expected to increase by 19% by the year 2020. The aging population is expected to increase due to advances in medical care, increasing the lifespan of individuals that will depend on nursing care to stay healthy. 2. Highest Paying Nursing Specialties The highest paying nursing specialties are: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist ($133k), General Nurse Practitioner ($97k), and Gerontological Nurse Practitioner ($95k), according to Nurses.org. 3. Lowest Paying States for Nurses Iowa, Oklahoma, and West Virginia top the list for the lowest pay for nurses nationwide. If you’re looking for the highest paying […]