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Lawrence Medical Center

202 Hospital Street, Moulton, AL 35650

County:LawrenceCBSA Area:Decatur, ALOwnership:GovernmentType:Acute Care

At a glance

Lawrence Medical Center is a government-owned acute care facility located in Moulton, Alabama, a mid-size city, offering a community-focused environment that may appeal to international nurses seeking a supportive setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and location suggest potential openness to diverse staff in the future. The surrounding area includes a notable international population, which could provide a welcoming community for newcomers.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Acute Care
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
98
RN Count
24
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Government
Licensure in Alabama

Global workforce

Credentials Accepted
CGFNS CES, ERES, Josef Silny
CGFNS Qualifying Exam
No
English Proficiency
TOEFL or IELTS
Fingerprinting
Yes
Nurse Licensure Compact
Yes

Detailed educational review

Decatur, AL overview

Financials

Median $67,010
$50,120
10th
$85,230
90th
Cost of Living Index
90.10(9.90 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $74,376 (-26% 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

Average commute:31.4 min
Drive
95%
  • Drive95%
  • Walk0.2%
  • Other0.6%
  • Work from home4.2%
Nearest Airports
  • Northwest Alabama Regional Airport
  • Huntsville International Carl T Jones Field
  • Redstone Army Air Field
  • Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
  • Tupelo Regional Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
108,352
Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
International Population
5,423
Population with Bachelor's+
23,945

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Education access ranking

Alabama state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).

Pre-K–1243rd of 50Bottom 25%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed42nd of 50Bottom 25%
1 (best)50

Monthly weather

Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).

30°40°50°60°70°80°90°0in2in4in6in51°55°63°72°79°86°88°88°84°74°62°53°30°33°40°49°57°65°68°67°61°49°38°33°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTemperature (°F)Precipitation (in)
Avg high Avg low Precipitation

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.

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