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Tennessee ranked as one of the worst states for nurses

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WalletHub analyzed 21 key metrics, including pay, job openings and work environments, to rate nursing-job opportunities in each state.

1. Hawaii

2. Vermont

3. Alabama

4. Louisiana

5. Tennessee

Source: WalletHub