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Prowers Medical Center

401 Kendall Dr, Lamar, CO 81052

County:ProwersCBSA Area:Ownership:GovernmentType:Critical Access

At a glance

Prowers Medical Center is a government-owned Critical Access Hospital located in Lamar, Colorado, serving a smaller, community-oriented area. While there is no record of previous international nurse hires, the hospital has sponsored EB3 visas in the past, suggesting potential openness to international applicants. Its size and rural setting may appeal to nurses seeking a close-knit work environment and opportunities for broad clinical experience.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Critical Access
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
25
RN Count
41
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Government
Licensure in Colorado

Global workforce

Credentials Accepted
CGFNS CES, ERES, Josef Silny
CGFNS Qualifying Exam
No
English Proficiency
Undefined
Fingerprinting
Yes
Nurse Licensure Compact
Yes

Comprehensive but straightforward process

overview

Financials

Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).

Travel insights

Average commute:14.2 min
Drive
92.1%
  • Drive92.1%
  • Public transit1.9%
  • Walk0.8%
  • Other1.1%
  • Work from home3.9%
Nearest Airports
  • Garden City Regional Airport
  • Guymon Municipal Airport
  • Renner Field-Goodland Municipal Airport
  • Renner Field-Goodland Municipal Airport
  • Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Education access ranking

Colorado state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).

Pre-K–129th of 50Top 25%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed4th of 50Top 25%
1 (best)50

Monthly weather

Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).

10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°0in1in2in3in45°49°60°68°78°89°93°91°84°70°56°46°14°17°26°36°47°58°63°61°52°36°23°14°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTemperature (°F)Precipitation (in)
Avg high Avg low Precipitation

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.

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