Give praise to those deserving of praise. This is the main guiding factor for our culture, where benefits are afforded to those worthy. In the issue of nurses and nurse aspirants, the state of Washington has created many benefits for registered nurses. Some argue that the government should do more for nurses and essential workers utilized heavily during the 2020-2021 pandemic. However, new and additional advantages to one profession may mean other departments are disenfranchised. There should be a limit to benefits that do not detract from the country’s economy.

Many existing benefits are already set in place for nurses and aspiring nurses. There is a wide variety of nursing programs in Washington. These programs are geared to give nursing aspirants the quality education they need to handle different specializations in health services. 

The great state of Washington also provides scholarships, grants, and other pro-student benefits. Some believe that the current benefits are adequate to retain current nurses and incentivize new nurses to work in the state. Many departments need funding from the state, and all are equally important. 

Nursing compensation, salary, and overtime pay are only 12% lower than the national average in the United States. As of April 2021, the minimum wage for nurses in Washington was $34.06, and annual overtime pay ranged to more than $13,000. Nurses are well taken care of in Washington, and the state has done well in protecting these brave people who have risked their lives to save others. 

Taking care of nurses and nursing aspirants is the job of the country and the state. There are cases, especially in other countries, where nurses emigrate from the country because of poor treatment. Thankfully, this mass emigration does not happen in the United States. 

Domestic nurses--especially in Washington state--are in good hands, as they serve and provide quality medical assistance to a populace who reciprocates with high appreciation.