South Mississippi State Hospital
823 Highway 589, Purvis, MS 39475
At a glance
South Mississippi State Hospital is a government-operated psychiatric facility located in Purvis, Mississippi, within a mid-size city setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its community environment and public sector support may offer a welcoming atmosphere for newcomers. The hospital’s size and focus on mental health services could provide valuable experience for nurses seeking to work in a specialized, supportive setting.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Psychiatric
- Emergency Services
- No
- Bed Count
- 50
- RN Count
- 20
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Government
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- Not Required
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
User-friendly process
Hattiesburg, MS overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $72,741 (-29% 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
- Drive89.5%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walk0.1%
- Other6.3%
- Work from home3.5%
- Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport
- Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport
- Gulfport Biloxi International Airport
- McComb-Pike County Airport / John E Lewis Field
- McComb-Pike County Airport / John E Lewis Field
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 110,486
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 3,092
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 30,846
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Mississippi 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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