Strawberry Fields Inc.
Hiring nurses in State College, PA
From 1 posting and nurse reviews · Employer research Oct 3, 2026Sources
The short version
Employees writing on Glassdoor describe a supportive, empathetic environment with colleagues who pull together — useful when you are still asking a lot of questions.
For new gradsSources
Reviewers say crisis situations can surface fast, so your judgment in an unplanned moment matters more here than a tidy daily routine.
For experienced nursesSources
Employees call the benefits package solid for a non-profit, while noting state-determined reimbursement rates set the ceiling on how fast the organization grows.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2024-02-02Source: glassdoor.com
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Work Environment and Culture
- Staff praise the supportive, empathetic community environment and strong teamwork among colleagues.
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- Workload and Structure
- Staff note that crisis situations can arise quickly, creating demanding duties that could benefit from clearer structure.
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- Compensation and State Funding
- Employees find benefits package solid for a non-profit, though state-determined reimbursement rates can constrain organizational growth.
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As of 2024-02-02Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
Staff reviews say demanding duties and sudden crises would benefit from clearer structure — expect to work without a fully scripted day.
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What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
- Which requirements must I meet before applying, and which can wait until after hire?
Living in State College, PA
Anchored by Penn State beneath Mount Nittany, State College pairs energetic Big Ten vitality with quiet Happy Valley trailheads. Unwind after rounds along downtown's College Avenue or the Rothrock State Forest ridgelines, supported by a cost of living about 3% below the national average.
Browse roles in State College- Metro price level · State College area
- 3% below the national average
- BEA index 96.8 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,273/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $45,424/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Roles from Strawberry Fields Inc.
Sources
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Strawberry-Fields-Reviews-E823750.htm
The short version, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2024-12-26
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Strawberry-Fields-State-College-Reviews-EI_IE823750.0,17_IL.18,31_IM827.htm
The short version, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2024-12-26
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