However, the sodium content is different. The atomic weight of sodium is 23, and the atomic weight of table salt (sodium chloride, or NaCl) is 58.4, so the sodium content of a teaspoon of salt is (23/58.4) x 5,916 = 2,330 mg per teaspoon. 1 teaspoon is 5gm. It is also 5,000 mg.
The mean average annual salary for registered nurses in Michigan in 2008 was $63,100, which was only slightly lower than the national average of $65,000.
Michigan has a growing number of opportunities in the nursing field. Within the state, LPNs make up 18 % of nurses in the state. The Michigan LPN comfort score is 92. This takes into account the average LPN salary, average state salary and cost of living. This score ranks 8th in the nation for comfort among the LPN profession. The Michigan RN comfort score is considerably higher at 134.