HCA Florida Blake Hospital
2020 59th St W, Bradenton, FL 34209
At a glance
HCA Florida Blake Hospital is a proprietary, acute care facility located in Bradenton, Florida, a large city setting that may offer diverse experiences for nurses. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and location suggest potential opportunities for those seeking a supportive and dynamic environment. International nurses may find the community appealing, especially given the notable international population in the area.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 383
- RN Count
- 295
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Proprietary
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, ERES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- Undefined
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
User-friendly process, detailed educational documentation
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $79,944 (-17% vs US median).
100 = national average. Below 100 means goods, housing, and services cost less than the US average; above 100 means they cost more. Based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive83.8%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walk0.8%
- Other1.1%
- Work from home13%
- Sarasota Bradenton International Airport
- St Petersburg Clearwater International Airport
- Tampa International Airport
- Lakeland Linder International Airport
- Lakeland Linder International Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 659,287
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 95,188
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Florida state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).
Monthly weather
Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.
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