M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital
6401 France Avenue South, Edina, MN 55435
At a glance
M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital is a non-profit, acute care facility located in Edina, Minnesota, within a major metropolitan area, making it an appealing option for international nurses seeking a diverse and vibrant community. The hospital has a history of hiring international nurses through the EB3 program, indicating openness to global talent. Its large size and metro setting offer opportunities for professional growth and exposure to a broad patient population.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 390
- RN Count
- 765
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- Undefined
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Pending
Detailed curriculum review
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $97,829 (+4% 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
- Drive64.5%
- Public transit1.4%
- Walk4.4%
- Other1.3%
- Work from home28.1%
- Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (Wold-Chamberlain Field)
- St Paul Downtown Holman Field
- New Richmond Regional Airport
- Saint Cloud Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 2,507,381
- Major Metro (1M+)
- International Population
- 328,811
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 1,108,662
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Minnesota 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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