Answers from Daniel K. Hall-Flavin, M.D. Stress is a normal psychological and physical reaction to positive or negative situations in your life, such as a new job or the death of a loved one. Stress itself isn't abnormal or bad. What's important is how you deal with stress.
The pay is good. In 2013, nurse practitioners made a median salary of $92,670. The highest-paid 10 percent earned $126,250 and the lowest-paid 10 percent earned $66,960. For the best salary potential, you should head to the metropolitan areas of Columbus, Indiana; Texarkana, Texas; or San Jose, California.
Back to the Registered Nurse Salary by state page or the main Registered Nurse Salary page. Nurse Practitioner Salary in Colorado (CO) The average Nurse Practitioner Salary in Colorado (CO) is $90,190 which is just below the national average for Nurse Practitioners. The latest figures show that there are only 1,840 Nurse Practitiners employed in the state of Colorado across a range of industries.