Southwestern Medical Center
5602 Southwest Lee Boulevard, Lawton, OK 73505
At a glance
Southwestern Medical Center is a proprietary acute care hospital located in Lawton, Oklahoma, a mid-size city that offers a supportive community setting for healthcare professionals. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its history of EB3 sponsorships suggests potential openness to international applicants. The facility’s size and location may appeal to nurses seeking a balance between professional growth and a welcoming, diverse community.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 199
- RN Count
- 141
- 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
User-friendly process
Lawton, OK overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $97,173 (+4% 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 transit0.8%
- Walk1.3%
- Other2.7%
- Work from home4.6%
- Lawton Fort Sill Regional Airport
- Henry Post Army Air Field (Fort Sill)
- Sheppard Air Force Base-Wichita Falls Municipal Airport
- Sheppard Air Force Base-Wichita Falls Municipal Airport
- Hobart Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 82,049
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 6,338
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 19,289
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Oklahoma 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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