Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
600 Gresham Dr, Norfolk, VA 23507
At a glance
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is a large, non-profit acute care facility located in the major metro area of Norfolk, Virginia, offering a dynamic environment for nurses seeking diverse clinical experiences. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and metropolitan setting suggest potential openness to international applicants. The surrounding community includes a notable international population, which may provide a supportive environment for nurses from abroad.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 525
- RN Count
- 1,013
- Magnet Status
- Yes
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- TOEFL or IELTS
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Comprehensive application process
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive67.9%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walk9.2%
- Other1.3%
- Work from home17.4%
- Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field)
- Norfolk International Airport
- Oceana Naval Air Station
- Newport News Williamsburg International Airport
- Richmond International Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 1,218,060
- Major Metro (1M+)
- International Population
- 106,100
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Virginia 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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