Bryce Hospital
1651 Ruby Tyler Pkwy, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
At a glance
Bryce Hospital is a government-run psychiatric facility located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, a mid-size city that offers a supportive community setting and a moderate international population. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and public sector status suggest potential openness to diverse applicants. This environment may appeal to international nurses seeking experience in psychiatric care within a welcoming, mid-sized American city.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Psychiatric
- Emergency Services
- No
- Bed Count
- 268
- RN Count
- 30
- 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
Tuscaloosa, AL overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $76,461 (-22% 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
- Drive88.8%
- Public transit3.4%
- Walk1.1%
- Other1.3%
- Work from home5.3%
- Tuscaloosa Regional Airport
- Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
- Golden Triangle Regional Airport
- Meridian Naval Air Station
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 170,980
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 7,167
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 48,349
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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