West Oaks Hospital
6500 Hornwood, Houston, TX 77074
At a glance
West Oaks Hospital is a proprietary psychiatric facility located in Houston, Texas, within a major metropolitan area. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its large urban setting and diverse community may offer a welcoming environment for those considering relocation. The hospital’s focus on mental health services could provide valuable experience for nurses interested in psychiatric care.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Psychiatric
- Emergency Services
- No
- Bed Count
- 160
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Proprietary
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, ERES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- TOEFL or IELTS
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Streamlined process, detailed educational review
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive77.4%
- Public transit7.7%
- Walk3.4%
- Other7.5%
- Work from home3.3%
- Sugar Land Regional Airport
- William P Hobby Airport
- George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
- Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport
- Scholes International At Galveston Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 4,604,593
- Major Metro (1M+)
- International Population
- 1,451,949
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Texas state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).
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