Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Ferriday
1700 Ee Wallace Blvd. N, Ferriday, LA 71334
At a glance
Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Ferriday is a proprietary psychiatric facility located in a small town in Louisiana, offering a close-knit community environment that may appeal to international nurses seeking a supportive and manageable setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and specialized focus could provide valuable experience for those interested in psychiatric care. The local international population is modest, which may offer a unique opportunity for cultural exchange and community integration.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Psychiatric
- Emergency Services
- No
- Bed Count
- 64
- RN Count
- 4
- 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
Natchez, MS-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
- Drive88.1%
- Walk5.1%
- Other1.9%
- Work from home4.9%
- Alexandria International Airport
- Monroe Regional Airport
- McComb-Pike County Airport / John E Lewis Field
- Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
- Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 32,696
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 1,508
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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