Northwest Health - La Porte
1007 Lincolnway, La Porte, IN 46350
At a glance
Northwest Health - La Porte is a non-profit, acute care hospital located in La Porte, Indiana, a mid-size city with a modest international population. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and community setting may offer a supportive environment for those seeking a welcoming workplace. The facility could be a good fit for international nurses interested in joining a diverse and growing healthcare team in a mid-sized urban area.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 227
- RN Count
- 157
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, ERES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- Yes
- English Proficiency
- Not Required
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Specific educational and credential requirements
Michigan City-La Porte, IN overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $86,314 (-8% 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
- Drive91.6%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walk1.4%
- Other0.2%
- Work from home6.4%
- Porter County Municipal Airport
- South Bend Regional Airport
- Gary Chicago International Airport
- Chicago Midway International Airport
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 78,906
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 3,231
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 16,637
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Indiana 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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