Andrew McFarland Mental Health Center
901 Southwind Rd, Springfield, IL 62703
At a glance
Andrew McFarland Mental Health Center is a government-operated psychiatric facility located in Springfield, Illinois, a mid-size city that offers a supportive community setting. While the center has not yet hired international nurses, its public sector status and city environment may provide a welcoming atmosphere for those seeking professional growth and educational opportunities. The presence of an international population in the area suggests potential for cultural diversity and community integration.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Psychiatric
- Emergency Services
- No
- Bed Count
- 146
- RN Count
- 40
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Government
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
Springfield, IL overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $90,205 (-4% 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
- Drive78.8%
- Public transit3.3%
- Walk2.2%
- Other3.6%
- Work from home11.7%
- Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Decatur Airport
- Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal
- General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport
- University of Illinois Willard Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 145,446
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 4,954
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 49,527
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Illinois 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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