Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hsp at Stanford
725 Welch Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304
At a glance
Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford is a large, non-profit pediatric hospital located in Palo Alto, California, within a major metropolitan area. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and setting in a diverse, globally connected community suggest it may be open to international applicants. The hospital’s reputation and resources make it an appealing option for nurses seeking professional growth in a leading children’s healthcare environment.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Children's
- Emergency Services
- No
- Bed Count
- 396
- RN Count
- 1,167
- Magnet Status
- Yes
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, ERES
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- Undefined
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- No
Stringent requirements, detailed curriculum review
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $185,121 (+49% 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
- Drive37.1%
- Public transit1.5%
- Walk17.9%
- Other1%
- Work from home18.8%
- Moffett Federal Airfield
- Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
- San Francisco International Airport
- Metropolitan Oakland International Airport
- Monterey Peninsula Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 1,383,705
- Major Metro (1M+)
- International Population
- 717,180
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 751,477
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
California 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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