Watauga Medical Center
336 Deerfield Road, Boone, NC 28607
At a glance
Watauga Medical Center is a government-owned acute care hospital located in Boone, North Carolina, a small town setting that may appeal to those seeking a close-knit community environment. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and location suggest it could be a welcoming place for those looking to experience life in a smaller American town. The presence of an international population in the area may also provide additional support and community for international nurses considering this facility.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 117
- RN Count
- 115
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Government
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- TOEFL or IELTS
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Comprehensive educational review
Boone, NC overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive82%
- Public transit1.9%
- Walk6%
- Other0.6%
- Work from home9.5%
- Hickory Regional Airport
- Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport
- Asheville Regional Airport
- Concord-Padgett Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 31,195
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 1,420
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
North Carolina 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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