Southwest Connecticut Mental Health
1635 Central Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06610
At a glance
Southwest Connecticut Mental Health is a government-run psychiatric facility located in Bridgeport, a large city in Connecticut, offering services in a diverse urban community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and city setting suggest potential opportunities for professional growth and exposure to a varied patient population. This environment may appeal to international nurses seeking experience in a large, multicultural metropolitan area.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Psychiatric
- Emergency Services
- No
- Bed Count
- 62
- RN Count
- 15
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Government
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- Yes
- English Proficiency
- Undefined
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Implementation
Specific educational and credential evaluation requirements
Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive80.3%
- Public transit8.2%
- Walk4.3%
- Other2.4%
- Work from home4.6%
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 660,810
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 190,678
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Connecticut state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).
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