Lexington VA Medical Center
1101 Veterans Drive, Lexington, KY 40502
At a glance
Lexington VA Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky, is a large acute care facility serving military and veteran populations in a city of 200k–999k residents. While the center has not yet hired international nurses, its size and diverse community setting suggest potential opportunities for international applicants. The hospital’s focus on serving veterans may appeal to nurses interested in specialized care and working within a supportive, mission-driven environment.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 107
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Military & Veterans
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- Undefined
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Comprehensive but straightforward process
Lexington-Fayette, KY overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $88,906 (-5% 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 transit1%
- Walk1.9%
- Other1.2%
- Work from home15.3%
- Blue Grass Airport
- Central Kentucky Regional Airport
- Bowman Field
- Lake Cumberland Regional Airport
- London-Corbin Airport/Magee Field
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 341,474
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 30,830
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 136,384
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Kentucky 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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