New Grad Nurse in NY...advice on landing that first job! - Page 2

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  1. Jun 5, '12 by
    I was thinking about doing the same thing, going in person, but everytime I have called they tell "no don't do it" should I still go? I have almost 2 years of ED experience.
  2. Jun 8, '12 by
    @yeyaRN - go for it lol ah just plan your intro well gotta be fast before they decide to call security on you hahaa. I'm a new grad and job searching too, and I've been doing this for a week so far I've been met with employers who were impressed, surprise, annoyed and even had a few doors slammed in face. Hey can't blame the newbie for trying. Make sure you in about 30 secs can answer the unspoken question, "who are you?" and "What do you want" and say Thank you. Good luck! we will get jobs its just a matter of time.
    Last edit by Inori on Dec 16, '12
  3. Jun 8, '12 by
    lol...seriously..NYP just sent me an email saying "thank you for your CONTINUED interest"...lol..yes...I will continue applying and flood your application pool until you see my name in your sleep..just kidding..but seriously..something has got to give!
  4. Jun 9, '12 by
    That's quite interesting. I don't want to elaborate on why i'm saying this till later. You may want to look at your resume and cover letter. Also, I hope you're a BSN. If you are then, i say look at your resume. My schools had professionals who would work on your resume with you so start with your school, even if you've graduated most places will help. I externed at a hospital in philly and they also helped with resumes and cover letters so I say even if your school doesn't have that, try the hospital you work at.


    Quote from yeyaRN
    lol...seriously..NYP just sent me an email saying "thank you for your CONTINUED interest"...lol..yes...I will continue applying and flood your application pool until you see my name in your sleep..just kidding..but seriously..something has got to give!
  5. Jun 12, '12 by
    hello everyone, i have been in the same boat for a year now, passed my boards last May 2011 in NYC and still looking, personally and directly applying into local hospitals and nursing homes, including home care agencies VNS, MJHS. I have a BS in another major (Hospital Mgt) with experience in managed care and yet still no hires. Any advice, hints, directions as to how to land that first job (any dept as an RN) would greatly and sincerely be appreciated. Good luck to all the new grads!
  6. Jun 17, '12 by
    Hey everyone
    I work @ LIJ and just finished my nursing program at Nassau Community College.
    I'm taking my boards within the next 3 weeks.
    I've been networking around and seems as if I won't get hired without a BSN, gotta admit I'm kinda bummed.
    Even if you work here the recruiters don't call back.
    Anyways all advice is appreciated.
  7. May 2 by
    Quote from JoeNurseRN
    My 2 cents. I was a new grad back in August 2011 and landed in an ICU setting as a Staff RN 2 months after graduation. Also received MANY offers from other hospitals to work for them (this was not happening to my friends). What did I do different? First, I made sure my resume was written by a PROFESSIONAL resume writer, I also had f/u letters and thank you notes written professionally. After that i submitted applications online BUT what really worked for me was going to hospitals and knocking doors down.....yes...you read right! I went to hospitals and presented myself to prospective employers, I worked 24 hours for those two months after graduation and finally landed MANY interviews and my dream job. Recently I got accepted to start the Acute Care NP at NYU in the Fall 2012. Moral of the story. Be pro-active, don't do what everybody does (online submissions, they write their own horrible resumes....blah....blah...blah). Be creative, but among all, stop spending too much time on boards complaining and take that precious time to take action. BTW, i'm not saying that you guys are complaining, I mean it in general, it's a saying . God luck!
    where did you go to get it professionally done any websites you recommend?
  8. May 2 by
    Quote from ChikitaKisses
    Hey everyone
    I work @ LIJ and just finished my nursing program at Nassau Community College.
    I'm taking my boards within the next 3 weeks.
    I've been networking around and seems as if I won't get hired without a BSN, gotta admit I'm kinda bummed.
    Even if you work here the recruiters don't call back.
    Anyways all advice is appreciated.
    NS-LIJ announced their all BSN scheme awhile back now, there are several posts scattered here in the NY group. Considering the vast reach of the NS-LIJ system from Lenox Hill in Manhattan to Staten Island University hospital to facilities on Long Island the effects of the BSN decision are going to be felt mostly every where in the NYC region.