Athens Limestone Hospital
700 West Market Street, Athens, AL 35611
At a glance
Athens Limestone Hospital is a government-owned acute care facility located in Athens, Alabama, within a large city setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and community environment may offer a supportive atmosphere for those seeking new opportunities. The presence of a notable international population in the area suggests a welcoming community for nurses from diverse backgrounds.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 71
- RN Count
- 71
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Government
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
Huntsville, AL overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $69,949 (-34% 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
- Drive92.1%
- Public transit1%
- Walk1%
- Other0.9%
- Work from home5%
- Huntsville International Carl T Jones Field
- Redstone Army Air Field
- Northwest Alabama Regional Airport
- Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
- Smyrna Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 340,372
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 21,780
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 142,093
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Alabama 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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