Baptist Health Lexington
1740 Nicholasville Road, Lexington, KY 40503
At a glance
Baptist Health Lexington is a non-profit, acute care hospital located in Lexington, Kentucky, a large city with a notable international community. The hospital’s size and urban setting may offer diverse clinical experiences and access to educational resources, making it appealing for international nurses seeking professional growth. While Baptist Health Lexington has not yet hired international nurses, its large and diverse environment suggests potential openness to international applicants.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 371
- RN Count
- 575
- Magnet Status
- Yes
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
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
- Drive80%
- Public transit2.8%
- Walk2.5%
- Other0.8%
- Work from home13.4%
- Blue Grass Airport
- Central Kentucky Regional Airport
- Bowman Field
- Lake Cumberland Regional Airport
- Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
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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