Lewis County General Hospital
7785 North State Street, Lowville, NY 13367
At a glance
Lewis County General Hospital is a government-operated Critical Access facility located in Lowville, New York, serving a community setting rather than a large metropolitan area. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and rural environment may offer a supportive atmosphere for those seeking close-knit teams and broad clinical experience. This setting could appeal to international nurses interested in working in a smaller community with opportunities for professional growth.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 25
- RN Count
- 77
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Government
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- NYSED
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- Undefined
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Pending
Relatively straightforward process
Utica-Rome, NY overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $93,237 (0% 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
- Drive81.1%
- Public transit2.3%
- Walk7.7%
- Other0.7%
- Work from home8.2%
- Wheeler Sack Army Air Field
- Watertown International Airport
- Griffiss International Airport
- Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Adirondack Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 202,910
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 16,832
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 53,296
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
New York 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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