1. Eleven states reported 4,700-13,330 employed registered nurses:
2. Thirteen states reported 14,410-38,020 employed registered nurses.
3. Thirteen states reported 38,570-62,130 employed registered nurses.
4. Thirteen states reported 65,370-233,030 employed registered nurses.
5. The five states with the highest number of employed registered nurses were:
• California — 233,030
• Texas — 168,020
• New York — 165,730
• Florida — 150,940
• Pennsylvania — 129,810
6. The five states with the lowest number of employed registered nurses were:
• Wyoming — 4,700
• Alaska — 5,010
• Vermont — 5,680
• North Dakota — 6,260
• Montana — 8,340
Read the Total Employed Registered Nurses 2009 report at statehealthfacts.org.
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