Compass Behavioral Center of Lafayette
312 Youngsville Highway, Lafayette, LA 70508
At a glance
Compass Behavioral Center of Lafayette is a proprietary psychiatric facility located in Lafayette, Louisiana, a large city with a notable international community. While the center has not yet hired international nurses, its urban setting and specialized focus may offer diverse clinical experiences and opportunities for professional growth. This environment could be appealing for international nurses seeking exposure to psychiatric care in a metropolitan U.S. context.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Psychiatric
- Emergency Services
- No
- Bed Count
- 24
- RN Count
- 3
- 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
Lafayette, LA overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $87,978 (-6% 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
- Drive86.4%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walk1.6%
- Other1.6%
- Work from home10.1%
- Lafayette Regional Airport
- Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
- Lake Charles Regional Airport
- Alexandria International Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 321,920
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 13,558
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 80,872
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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