Pointe Coupee General Hospital
2202 False River Drive, New Roads, LA 70760
At a glance
Pointe Coupee General Hospital is a government-owned Critical Access facility located in New Roads, Louisiana, serving a community near a large city. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its setting and size may offer a supportive environment for those seeking a close-knit workplace with opportunities for professional growth. The area’s moderate international population suggests a welcoming community for newcomers.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 23
- RN Count
- 30
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Government
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- Undefined
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Specific educational review
Baton Rouge, LA overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $86,132 (-9% 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
- Drive94%
- Walk0.6%
- Other1.9%
- Work from home2.7%
- Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
- Lafayette Regional Airport
- McComb-Pike County Airport / John E Lewis Field
- Alexandria International Airport
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 567,148
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 29,548
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 171,118
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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