Mendota Mental Health Institute
301 Troy Dr, Madison, WI 53704
At a glance
Mendota Mental Health Institute is a government-run psychiatric facility located in Madison, Wisconsin, a large city with a notable international community. The hospital’s urban setting offers access to diverse cultural resources and professional opportunities, which may appeal to international nurses seeking a vibrant community. While there is no record of previous international nurse hires, the institute’s size and location suggest it could be a welcoming environment for qualified candidates.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Psychiatric
- Emergency Services
- No
- Bed Count
- 36
- RN Count
- 13
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Government
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- TOEFL or IELTS
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Specific educational requirements
Madison, WI overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $93,939 (0% 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
- Drive66.6%
- Public transit5.1%
- Walk2.2%
- Other1.8%
- Work from home21.1%
- Dane County Regional Truax Field
- Chicago Rockford International Airport
- Wittman Regional Airport
- Volk Field
- General Mitchell International Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 456,012
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 39,438
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 221,938
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Wisconsin 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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