Western Mental Health Institute
11100 Old Hwy 64 West, Bolivar, TN 38008
At a glance
Western Mental Health Institute is a government-operated psychiatric facility located in Bolivar, Tennessee, serving a diverse community in a smaller city setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its public sector status and specialized focus may offer a supportive environment for those interested in mental health care. International nurses may find the institute’s size and community-oriented approach appealing for professional growth and integration.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Psychiatric
- Emergency Services
- No
- Bed Count
- 247
- RN Count
- 81
- 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
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Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive86.7%
- Public transit4%
- Other1.7%
- Work from home7.5%
- McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport
- Millington-Memphis Airport
- Memphis International Airport
- University Oxford Airport
- Tupelo Regional Airport
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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