North Texas State Hospital
6515 Kemp Blvd, Wichita Falls, TX 76308
At a glance
North Texas State Hospital in Wichita Falls, Texas, is a government-run psychiatric facility located in a mid-size city, offering a supportive environment for nurses seeking experience in mental health care. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its community includes a notable international population, suggesting potential openness to diverse staff. The setting provides opportunities for professional growth in a city large enough to offer amenities but small enough to foster a close-knit community.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Psychiatric
- Emergency Services
- No
- Bed Count
- 354
- RN Count
- 139
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Government
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, ERES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- TOEFL or IELTS
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
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Wichita Falls, TX overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $89,547 (-5% 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
- Drive85.4%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walk2%
- Other2.1%
- Work from home10.2%
- Sheppard Air Force Base-Wichita Falls Municipal Airport
- Lawton Fort Sill Regional Airport
- Henry Post Army Air Field (Fort Sill)
- Hobart Regional Airport
- Hobart Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 97,044
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 7,221
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 23,193
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Texas 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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