Northern Louisiana Medical Center
401 East Vaughn Avenue, Ruston, LA 71270
At a glance
Northern Louisiana Medical Center is a proprietary, acute care hospital located in Ruston, Louisiana, a small town setting that may appeal to those seeking a close-knit community environment. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and location suggest it could be a welcoming option for those looking to gain experience in a supportive, smaller community. The presence of an international population in the area may also provide additional cultural support for international nurses.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 65
- RN Count
- 52
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Proprietary
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- Undefined
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Specific educational review
Ruston, LA overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive89.9%
- Walk1.7%
- Other0.1%
- Work from home8.1%
- Monroe Regional Airport
- Shreveport Regional Airport
- Alexandria International Airport
- Monticello Municipal Ellis Field
- Monticello Municipal Ellis Field
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 26,298
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 1,186
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Louisiana 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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