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Tennessee advanced practice nurse compensation survey results 2006-2007
Tennessee Nurse
|August 31, 2007
Summary
Tennessee advanced practice nurses (APNs) earned an average of $71,068 in 2006, slightly below the national average. This data was gathered by comparing local survey results with national findings.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Economics
Background:
- Professional nursing organizations in Tennessee initiated a survey in 2006.
- The survey aimed to compare Tennessee's advanced practice nurse (APN) data with national findings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the average salary of APNs in Tennessee.
- To compare Tennessee APN salaries with the national average reported in 2006.
Main Methods:
- Representatives from three Tennessee APN organizations collaborated.
- Data was collected through a poll of APNs within Tennessee.
- Results were compared to the January 2006 Advance for Nurse Practitioners national survey.
Main Results:
- The average salary for all APNs nationwide was $74,812 in January 2006.
- The average salary for APNs in Tennessee was reported at $71,068.
Conclusions:
- Tennessee APNs earned less than the national average in 2006.
- Further analysis is needed to understand salary discrepancies for advanced practice nurses.
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