510 East Stoner Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71101

County

Caddo

CBSA Area

Shreveport-Bossier City, LA

Ownership Group

Ownership Type

Military & Veterans

Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (Shreveport)

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AI Summary

Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana, is a large acute care facility serving military veterans in a city of 200k–999k residents. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and urban setting may offer diverse clinical experiences and opportunities for professional growth. The presence of an international community in the area could also provide a supportive environment for nurses relocating from abroad.

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Hospital Information

🏥 Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (Shreveport)

Hospital Type

Acute Care

Emergency Services

Yes

No

Bed Count

434

RN Count

0

Magnet Status

Yes

No

Global Workforce

Credentials Accepted in Louisiana

CGFNS CES

ERES

Josef Silny

CGFNS Qualifying Exam Required

Yes

No

English Proficiency

Undefined

Fingerprinting

Yes

No

Shreveport-Bossier City, LA Overview

Salaries:

10th Percentile

$65,410

Undefined

25th Percentile

$76,610

Undefined

Median

$83,200

Undefined

75th Percentile

$104,120

Undefined

90th Percentile

$130,920

Undefined

Registered Nurses, May 2024
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Cost of Living:

Overall Price Index

87.128

Undefined

Regional price parities (RPPs) are regional price levels expressed as a percentage of the overall national price level for a given year. The price levels are determined by the average prices paid by consumers for the mix of goods and services consumed in each region. Taking the ratio of RPPs shows the difference in price levels across regions.

Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis

🧭  Your Expected Commute

Average Commute in Shreveport, LA

15.7 Minutes

🚘 85% drive to work

🚌 5.2% take public transportation

👟 4.2% walk to work

🏠 3.2% work from home

✈️  Nearest Airports

Shreveport Regional Airport

East Texas Regional Airport

Texarkana Regional Webb Field

Population

265,423

Undefined

International Population

8,735

Undefined

Louisiana Education Ranking:

Pre-K–12 Ranking

37th Overall

N/A (Not a State)

Higher Education Ranking

49th Overall

N/A (Not a State)

Source: U.S. News Education Rankings (1-50)

Financials (Shreveport-Bossier City, LA)

💰 Salary Information

10th Percentile

$65,410

Undefined

25th Percentile

$76,610

Undefined

Median

$83,200

Undefined

75th Percentile

$104,120

Undefined

90th Percentile

$130,920

Undefined

🏠  Cost of Living

Overall Price Index

87.128

Undefined

Travel Insights

🧭  Your Expected Commute

Average Commute in Shreveport, LA

15.7 Minutes

🚘 85% drive to work

🚌 5.2% take public transportation

👟 4.2% walk to work

🏠 3.2% work from home

✈️  Nearest Airports

Shreveport Regional Airport

East Texas Regional Airport

Texarkana Regional Webb Field

Metro Area Stats (Shreveport, LA)

Population

265423

Undefined

International Population

8735

Undefined

Education Access in Louisiana U.S. News Education Rankings (1-50)

Pre-K–12 Ranking

37th Overall

N/A (Not a State)

Higher Education Ranking

49th Overall

N/A (Not a State)

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510 East Stoner Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71101

County

Caddo

CBSA Area

Shreveport-Bossier City, LA

Ownership Group

Ownership Type

Military & Veterans

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Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (Shreveport)

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AI Summary

Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana, is a large acute care facility serving military veterans in a city of 200k–999k residents. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and urban setting may offer diverse clinical experiences and opportunities for professional growth. The presence of an international community in the area could also provide a supportive environment for nurses relocating from abroad.

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Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (Shreveport)

🏥 Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (Shreveport)

Hospital Type

Members Only

Emergency Services

Members Only

Bed Count

Members Only

RN Count

Members Only

Magnet Status

Members Only

Global Workforce

Credentials Accepted in Louisiana

Members Only

CGFNS Qualifying Exam Required

Members Only

English Proficiency

Members Only

Fingerprinting

Members Only

Shreveport-Bossier City, LA Overview

Members Only

Financials (Shreveport-Bossier City, LA)

💰 Salary Information

10th Percentile

$65,410

Undefined

25th Percentile

$76,610

Undefined

Median

$83,200

Undefined

75th Percentile

$104,120

Undefined

90th Percentile

$130,920

Undefined

🏠  Cost of Living

Overall Price Index

87.128

Undefined

Travel Insights

🧭  Your Expected Commute

Average Commute in Shreveport, LA

15.7 Minutes

🚘 85% drive to work

🚌 5.2% take public transportation

👟 4.2% walk to work

🏠 3.2% work from home

✈️  Nearest Airports

Shreveport Regional Airport

East Texas Regional Airport

Texarkana Regional Webb Field

Metro Area Stats (Shreveport, LA)

Population

265423

Undefined

International Population

8735

Undefined

Education Access in Louisiana U.S. News Education Rankings (1-50)

Pre-K–12 Ranking

37th Overall

N/A (Not a State)

Higher Education Ranking

49th Overall

N/A (Not a State)