Lakewood Health System
49725 County Road 83, Staples, MN 56479
At a glance
Lakewood Health System is a non-profit, Critical Access hospital located in Staples, Minnesota, a mid-size city, offering a supportive community setting for healthcare professionals. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and non-profit status may provide a welcoming environment for those seeking professional growth and community engagement. International nurses may find the setting appealing for its balance of small-town support and access to broader city resources.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 37
- RN Count
- 81
- 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
Brainerd, MN overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive88.2%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walk2.1%
- Other1.1%
- Work from home7.6%
- Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
- Saint Cloud Regional Airport
- Bemidji Regional Airport
- Hector International Airport
- Hector International Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 70,309
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 1,236
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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