Lakeland Behavioral Health System
440 S Market, Springfield, MO 65806
At a glance
Lakeland Behavioral Health System is a proprietary psychiatric facility located in Springfield, Missouri, a large city with a moderate international population. The hospital has not yet hired international nurses, but its size and urban setting may offer diverse clinical experiences and community resources. This environment could be appealing for international nurses seeking professional growth in a supportive, metropolitan area.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Psychiatric
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 106
- RN Count
- 38
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Proprietary
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- TOEFL or IELTS
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Comprehensive application process
Springfield, MO overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $74,525 (-26% 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
- Drive77.8%
- Public transit3.7%
- Walk8.7%
- Other0.6%
- Work from home8.8%
- Springfield Branson National Airport
- Boone County Airport
- Joplin Regional Airport
- Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Forney field
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 315,370
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 10,708
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 93,478
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Missouri 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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