Out of State New Grad

[ceptp3]

Hello Everyone!

I am currently a BSN student in Missouri. I would love to work in a trauma setting in NYC after graduation, however, from what I've heard, it's all about who you know. Growing up in St. Louis and moving to Mid-Missouri for school, I don't know anyone in NYC! I have a 3.8 GPA, no CNA experience, extern experience in a trauma ICU (level 1 trauma center in Missouri), and will have a 200 hour preceptor/practicum within an ICU or ED. Also, I'm bilingual, if that helps, since NYC is such a mosaic of cultures! I will graduate in December of 2013. Is there any chance that a NYC hospital would even be interested in hiring me as a new grad? I am particularly infatuated with Mount Sinai Medical Center. Should I stay in mid-Missouri and gain experience for a year before applying? Would they even be interested in hiring me then? Or is it worth the risk to apply as a new grad? Any guidance would be much appreciated! :)

[j2mp79]

Can't speak specifically about getting hired directly into an ED setting but in general new grad positions in the city are highly competitive and limited. I just graduated in December and applied to lots of jobs open to new grads in the city but never heard back on any. It seems a better shot for new grads might be in areas immediately surrounding the city (Long Island, NJ, CT).

I can tell you any ED job postings I saw all required at least one year of actual ED nursing experience. I've even heard from friends with a year or two of non-ED nursing experience that hospitals weren't even interested in talking to them about ED jobs. Perhaps the outlook will improve and will be better when you start your search.

If you can I'd highly recommend staying in MO and getting at least a year of experience...you'll open up a lot more opportunities that way.

Good luck!