Sun Behavioral Houston
7601 Fannin Street, Houston, TX 77054
At a glance
Sun Behavioral Houston is a proprietary psychiatric facility located in Houston, Texas, a major metropolitan area with a significant international community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its large urban setting and diverse patient population may offer valuable experience and support for those seeking to work in a dynamic environment. This could be a good fit for international nurses interested in psychiatric care within a major U.S. city.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Psychiatric
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 148
- RN Count
- 42
- 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
- Drive73.4%
- Public transit9%
- Walk2.4%
- Other0.9%
- Work from home13%
- William P Hobby Airport
- Sugar Land Regional 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).
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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