New York Nurse News: Salaries Rising

Check out this article in the Long Island Press about new incentives for nursing professionals in Suffolk County. In summary, the article says that Suffolk County want to entice Public Health Nurses, Registered Nurses, Jail Medical Attendants and Licensed Nurse Practitioners to get an "advanced educational degree" which will be offered at a local community college. Upon completion, they will receive an increase in pay and other incentives to continue their educations.

The article says that Suffolk County has received a $378,000 grant to help health care workers advance to Licensed Practical Nurses.