Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
1775 Dempster St, Park Ridge, IL 60068
At a glance
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is a large, non-profit acute care facility located in Park Ridge, Illinois, within a major metropolitan area, making it an appealing option for international nurses seeking diverse clinical experience and access to a vibrant, multicultural community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and metro location suggest potential openness to international applicants. The hospital’s setting and resources may offer strong professional development opportunities for nurses from abroad.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 638
- RN Count
- 1,325
- Magnet Status
- Yes
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, ERES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- Undefined
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Pending
One of the easier states to apply
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive65.9%
- Public transit8.6%
- Walk2%
- Other1.3%
- Work from home21.9%
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Chicago Executive Airport
- Chicago Midway International Airport
- Gary Chicago International Airport
- Porter County Municipal Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 6,557,840
- Major Metro (1M+)
- International Population
- 1,546,548
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Illinois state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).
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