Georgia, known as the Peach State, is a warm-weathered and promising atmosphere for students interested in a nursing career. The state’s aging population of over 8 million has increased the need for nurses in recent years, while the rate of new nurses entering the workforce has remained the same. This has created vacancy rates of 20% for nursing positions in some areas, which means loads of job opportunity for the prospective nursing student. The state has dramatically increased funding to recruit new nurses, and more money has been given for scholarships and other incentives as well.