Overview
New Mexico is known for its diverse landscapes, rich history and varied cultures. Albuquerque is the largest city in New Mexico and there you will find the University of New Mexico, the Sandia National Laboratories and the Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute. More than two million live in New Mexico, the majority of which live in Albuquerque or the capital, Sante Fe. Here you will find the most promising opportunities for studying nursing and working as a registered nurse.
Nursing Education in New Mexico
The three most prominent nursing schools in New Mexico are the University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University and Eastern New Mexico University. Financial aid resources and state scholarships for nursing students include the Allied Health Student Loan Program - New Mexico, the New Mexico Health Professional Loan Repayment Program and the Nursing Student Loan-For-Service Program..
Outlook for Nursing in New Mexico
You will be happy to know that nursing jobs are very much in demand in New Mexico at the moment. However, as in all states, you must first successfully pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) before you will be considered for a job. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2009 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates, New Mexico employs 12,340 registered nurses. The mean annual salary is $63,550. New Mexico is also among the five top-paying states for licensed practical and vocational nurses, with an annual mean salary of $49,760. Additionally Albuquerque is listed as one of the five best-paying metropolitan areas for licensed practical and vocational nurses in the country with a $56,080 annual mean salary.
Some of the top employers of Registered Nurses in New Mexico include Presbyterian Hospital, University of New Mexico Hospital, Memorial Medical Center, and CHRISTUS Saint Vincent Regional Medical Center.
Nursing Degree Programs in New Mexico
Transition programs for nurses:
Graduate programs for nurses:
- All Masters in Nursing Programs in NM
- All DNP and PhD in Nursing Programs in NM
- All Nurse Practitioner Programs in NM
Entry level nursing programs:
