Nursing Schools
In Alberta, Virginia
In Alberta, there is only one nursing school where nursing faculty can find employment. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in nursing in the city of Alberta, which encompasses nursing training at the following levels:
- Nursing Certificate
- Associates degree in Nursing
Statistics
Professional Trends
Alberta Vs. Virginia Nursing Employment
| Alberta | 3,610 |
| Virginia | 122,920 |
Of the 122,920 nursing professionals employed in Virginia, 3,610 work in Alberta. The number of nursing professionals in Alberta has grown by 9% from 2006 to 2010. As the number of nursing professionals in Alberta has increased, overall employment in Alberta has also increased.
Alberta Vs. Virginia Nursing employment growth
| 108,860 | 113,690 | 117,380 | 119,180 | 122,920 |
| 3,300 | 3,530 | 3,480 | No data | 3,610 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Virginia
- Dark Yellow: Alberta
Nursing VS. All professions salaries in Alberta
| $43,185 | $43,573 | $45,185 | No data | $46,028 |
| $29,730 | $31,150 | $32,250 | No data | $32,920 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Nursing in Alberta
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Alberta
As the number of nursing professionals in Alberta has grown, salaries for nursing professionals have also increased. Alberta nursing professionals made $46,028 per year, on average, in 2010. The average salary for nursing professionals in Alberta was $43,185 per year, four years earlier in 2006. The growth in the salary of nursing professionals in Alberta is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Nursing professionals in Alberta
10th percentile |
$31,530 |
25th percentile |
$38,240 |
50th percentile |
$45,010 |
75th percentile |
$53,148 |
90th percentile |
$62,812 |
Alberta nursing professionals earn a median yearly salary of $45,010. The 10% of nursing professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $31,530 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 99% higher salaries.
Average Salaries for Nursing professionals and related professions in Alberta
Nursing |
$46,028 |
Gerontology |
$50,853 |
BSN |
$54,950 |
RN to BSN |
$54,950 |
Forensic Nursing |
$72,260 |
On average nursing professional salaries in Alberta are lower than salaries earned by their professional counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Nursing schools in Alberta
Many of Alberta's nursing professionals are graduates of the only accredited nursing school in the city.
Nursing Programs Offered In Alberta
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 2 |
There are a total of 2 degree and certificate programs in nursing offered by Alberta's nursing schools.
Student Completed Nursing Degrees In Alberta
associate |
43 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
69 |
| Total | 112 |
In 2010 approximately 112 students completed nursing courses.