Lawrence Memorial Hospital
1309 West Main Street, Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
At a glance
Lawrence Memorial Hospital is a non-profit, Critical Access facility located in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, serving a smaller, community-oriented area. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and community setting may offer a supportive environment for those seeking a close-knit workplace. This could be a good fit for international nurses interested in rural healthcare and a collaborative team atmosphere.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 25
- RN Count
- 23
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, ERES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- Undefined
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
User-friendly process
Jonesboro, AR overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $91,882 (-2% 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
- Drive95%
- Walk1.6%
- Other1.2%
- Work from home1.8%
- Jonesboro Municipal Airport
- Millington-Memphis Airport
- Memphis International Airport
- Little Rock Air Force Base
- McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Arkansas 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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