Ms State Hospital-whitfield
3550 Highway 468 West, Whitfield, MS 39193
At a glance
Ms State Hospital-Whitfield is a government-run psychiatric facility located in Whitfield, Mississippi, within a large city setting, which may offer diverse experiences and resources for nurses. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and urban location suggest potential opportunities for professional growth and community engagement. International nurses may find the environment supportive, though there is no specific history of international hiring to date.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Psychiatric
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 306
- RN Count
- 183
- 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
Jackson, MS overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $86,908 (-8% 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
- Drive16.2%
- Walk83.8%
- Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
- Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport
- McComb-Pike County Airport / John E Lewis Field
- Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport
- Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 396,131
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 11,901
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 128,947
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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