Sentara Leigh Hospital
830 Kempsville Road, Norfolk, VA 23502
At a glance
Sentara Leigh Hospital is a non-profit, 288-bed acute care facility located in Norfolk, Virginia, within a major metropolitan area, which may offer a diverse and dynamic community setting for international nurses. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and location suggest potential openness to global talent. The presence of a significant international population in the area could provide a supportive environment for those relocating from abroad.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- No
- Bed Count
- 247
- RN Count
- 288
- 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
- Drive81.8%
- Public transit3.3%
- Walk2.9%
- Other1.2%
- Work from home10.7%
- Norfolk International Airport
- Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field)
- 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).
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