San Antonio State Hospital State School
6711 S New Braunfels Ave, San Antonio, TX 78223
At a glance
San Antonio State Hospital State School is a government-run psychiatric facility located in the major metropolitan area of San Antonio, Texas, offering a dynamic environment for nurses interested in mental health care. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its large, diverse community and urban setting may provide a welcoming atmosphere for those from abroad. The institution’s size and location in a city with a significant international population suggest potential opportunities for professional growth and cultural exchange.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Psychiatric
- Emergency Services
- No
- Bed Count
- 302
- RN Count
- 115
- 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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San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $92,929 (-1% 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
- Drive86.3%
- Public transit2.8%
- Walk1.3%
- Other1.7%
- Work from home7.7%
- Stinson Municipal Airport
- Lackland Air Force Base
- San Antonio International Airport
- San Marcos Regional Airport
- Austin Bergstrom International Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 1,677,604
- Major Metro (1M+)
- International Population
- 265,334
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 516,775
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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