Boone County Hospital
1015 Union Street, Boone, IA 50036
At a glance
Boone County Hospital is a government-operated Critical Access facility located in Boone, Iowa, a mid-size city, offering a supportive community setting for healthcare professionals. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and location suggest it could be a welcoming environment for those seeking a close-knit workplace. The presence of an international population in the area may also provide additional community support for international nurses.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 25
- RN Count
- 86
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Government
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- TOEFL or IELTS
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Detailed but manageable process
Ames, IA overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $79,765 (-17% 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%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walk2.2%
- Other1.3%
- Work from home7.9%
- Fort Dodge Regional Airport
- Des Moines International Airport
- Mason City Municipal Airport
- Waterloo Regional Airport
- Ottumwa Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 70,773
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 6,099
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 32,204
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Iowa 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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