Frye Regional Medical Center
420 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601
At a glance
Frye Regional Medical Center is a proprietary, acute care hospital located in Hickory, North Carolina, a large city setting that may offer diverse experiences for international nurses. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and urban location suggest potential opportunities for professional growth and community engagement. The presence of an international population in the area may also help new arrivals feel more at home.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 338
- RN Count
- 379
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Proprietary
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- TOEFL or IELTS
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Comprehensive educational review
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $87,065 (-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
- Drive90.2%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walk0.8%
- Other0.8%
- Work from home7.9%
- Hickory Regional Airport
- Concord-Padgett Regional Airport
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Smith Reynolds Airport
- Smith Reynolds Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 261,293
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 16,804
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 54,646
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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