Hickory Trail Hospital
2000 N Old Hickory Trail, Desoto, TX 75115
At a glance
Hickory Trail Hospital is a proprietary psychiatric facility located in Desoto, Texas, within a major metropolitan area, which may offer diverse experiences and resources for nurses. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its large metro setting and significant international community suggest potential openness to diverse staff. This environment could be appealing for international nurses seeking professional growth and exposure to a broad patient population.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Psychiatric
- Emergency Services
- No
- Bed Count
- 76
- RN Count
- 54
- 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
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $95,592 (+2% 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
- Drive82.3%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walk0.6%
- Other1%
- Work from home15.6%
- Dallas Love Field
- Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
- NAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field
- Waco Regional Airport
- Tyler Pounds Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 4,997,613
- Major Metro (1M+)
- International Population
- 1,244,053
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 1,881,733
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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