North Mississippi State Hospital
1937 Briar Ridge Rd, Tupelo, MS 38804
At a glance
North Mississippi State Hospital is a government-run psychiatric facility located in Tupelo, a mid-size city in Mississippi. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its community setting and moderate city size may offer a welcoming environment for those seeking a supportive workplace. The area’s international population suggests some diversity, which could be appealing for nurses from abroad.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Psychiatric
- Emergency Services
- No
- Bed Count
- 82
- RN Count
- 44
- 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
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Tupelo, MS overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive92%
- Walk1.1%
- Other0.7%
- Work from home6.3%
- Tupelo Regional Airport
- University Oxford Airport
- Golden Triangle Regional Airport
- Golden Triangle Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 108,447
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 2,861
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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