South Sound Behavioral Hospital
605 Woodland Square Loop Se, Lacey, WA 98503
At a glance
South Sound Behavioral Hospital is a proprietary psychiatric facility located in Lacey, Washington, within a large city setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and urban location suggest potential opportunities for diverse experiences and professional growth. The surrounding community includes a notable international population, which may offer a welcoming environment for nurses from abroad.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Psychiatric
- Emergency Services
- No
- Bed Count
- 108
- RN Count
- 8
- 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
Specific educational review
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $97,533 (+4% 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
- Drive80.5%
- Public transit2.4%
- Walk1.8%
- Other0.5%
- Work from home14.4%
- Olympia Regional Airport
- Gray Army Air Field
- Tacoma Narrows Airport
- Bremerton National Airport
- Seattle Tacoma International Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 208,615
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 22,095
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 75,946
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Washington 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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