North Star Hospital
2530 Debarr Rd, Anchorage, AK 99508
At a glance
North Star Hospital is a proprietary psychiatric facility located in Anchorage, Alaska, a large city setting that may offer diverse experiences for nurses. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its urban location and the presence of a notable international community suggest potential openness to international applicants. Nurses seeking opportunities in a metropolitan environment with psychiatric specialization may find North Star Hospital a suitable option.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Psychiatric
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 140
- RN Count
- 23
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Proprietary
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- TOEFL or IELTS
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Pending
Friendly process, accepts various credential evaluations
Anchorage, AK overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $105,876 (+12% 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
- Drive80.5%
- Public transit3.4%
- Walk3.8%
- Other1.8%
- Work from home9.2%
- Merrill Field
- Elmendorf Air Force Base
- Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
- Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
- Birchwood Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 263,823
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 30,995
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 88,156
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Alaska 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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