Lauderdale Community Hospital
340 Asbury Avenue, Ripley, TN 38063
At a glance
Lauderdale Community Hospital is a proprietary, Critical Access facility located in Ripley, Tennessee, a small town setting that may appeal to nurses seeking a close-knit community environment. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and rural location suggest potential opportunities for those interested in a supportive, community-focused workplace. The area has a modest international population, which may offer a welcoming atmosphere for newcomers.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 25
- RN Count
- 24
- 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 but straightforward process
Brownsville, TN overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive94.9%
- Public transit0.6%
- Other1.6%
- Work from home2.9%
- Millington-Memphis Airport
- McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport
- Memphis International Airport
- Jonesboro Municipal Airport
- University Oxford Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 12,484
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 386
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Tennessee 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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