Real Life in NYC

elizabells, BSN, RN · Feb 7, 2006

im sold! :)
seriously though im getting even more anxious to go to NYC now.....eliza, how long have you lived in the city, are you originally from NYC?

I've been here since June, and I grew up in northern California - but most of my family is here in NYC, so I've visited avg yearly my whole life. If you're from somewhere that's cold, I'm sure it's fine. But where I come from, temps below 30 are a frickin event, so it's been a little tough to adjust.

NurseLatteDNP, MSN, DNP, RN · Feb 10, 2006

Which is the best area to move to if you have a family? I want to move to NYC next year (after I graduate), and I have a husband and a 3 yr old daughter. Are there places that are better suited for families with young children?

NaomieRN · Feb 10, 2006

I used to live in Brooklyn. I volunteered at Lenox Hill Hospital. It is a very good hospital. The pay is $41/Days and $45/Nights. The start salary $64,000 per year for a graduate RN. Good Luck to you.

http://www.lenoxhillhospital.org/

NurseJacqui · Feb 25, 2006

You only live once...you will regret it if you don't go. I am going in April and I hope to stay permanently.

NewYorkCityRN · Jun 14, 2006

:roll Hello Tinderobx. :) I am an RN in NYC. I do "local travel" for a company called Access Nursing Services. They set me up with 13 week contracts at some of Manhattan's best hospitals. (Lenox Hill, Columbia, Hospital for Joint Diseases, Mt. Sinai) I think you need to have at least a year and a half to two years experience, but don't quote me on that. Check them out when you have time.

Good luck in NYC!

P.S. Dating is fun in NYC!

AznMurse · Jun 14, 2006

have some questions for all the NYC nurses out there, as I wish to relocate there someday (i.e., approx 2 years or so):

1. Do you love living in NYC? Why or why not?

-Yes I Heart New York baby! The variety of people it has, the things you can do, places you can go and eat, b'way shows, downtown shopping, central park, Outerboroug dinning out (Williamsburg-Brooklyn, Astoria-Queens) People are generally nice esp. native New Yorkers. I can't vouch for the rest. I have been living in NYC since I left my homeland and consider this great city my new home. Most of my friends are native New Yorkers and they are very nice people.

I take the Subway everyday and it's always interesting. You see different types of people speaking different languages. visually and auditorily entertaining. Interestingly enough, when you take the train at a set time you almost bump into the same people you took the train with when you left your apartment.

2. Any hospitals there with magnet status?

Not sure about this one. I am still a student nurse.

3. Which hospitals there have the best reputations (in terms of quality of care, treatment of nurses and staff)?

-check on Columbia Presbyterian, Lenox Hill, New York Methodist

4. What's your average annual salary and is it enough to live on in expensive NYC? I'm single, young, no kids, so trying to support a family would not be an issue for me.

-City hospitals start you at 61K and private at 69K

5. Oh and I guess while I'm at it, to any of the single NYC RNs out there, how is the dating scene in the City?

-Tons of people, I am sure some of them are single RNs

6. Is travel nursing the best way to get to NYC, in the first place?

-This is not a bad idea considering you might just want to test the water frist. But if you already think that fast paced city life is for you then just come on over!

PS

I heard that a lot of hospitals will hire fresh grads.

PS- The reason that I'm waiting approx 2 years to relocate is because I am a recent grad (Spring '05) and feel like I need to chalk up some more experience. I'm currently an RN in Oregon, working med-surg/tele at a major teaching hospital.

Thanks!!!!!! Your inputs will be greatly appreciated.

barbnyc · Jun 15, 2006

I have lived in New York all of my life. There are many great people here and it's a very diverse city. I've observed many out of towners get a little overwhelmed at first. New Yorkers think fast, talk fast and walk fast.

It is expensive to live here. Even if you live outside of Manhattan (most people commute to Manhattan), the rents will run you about $1,500 per month. If you want to live in Manhattan, a small place will cost you about $2,500.

I would recommend trying the travel nursing first to see if it is for you.

mamalucci · Jun 17, 2006

for all you who want to relocate to nyc---look into westchester county which is right next to the city--there are many hospitals and you can live in a more suburban area, and still go out in the city for your social life, which is what many of the younger nurses i work with do. it is really the best of both--and the air is a little bit cleaner--there is still residual from 911 in the air

mamalucci · Jun 17, 2006

westchester county and rockland county--salaries are almost the same--schools are good most places--

NewYorkCityRN · Jul 5, 2006

i would also suggest living in jersey city and commuting to manhattan. i used to live in brooklyn and recently moved to manhattan. my commute went from 50 min to 30 min...and from $2 to under $1.50 :) jersey city (newport area) is beautiful. there are tons of families too. the area has some nice parks, low crime, and great scenery. check it out...i think you'll be glad you did. good luck!!

tinderbox · Jul 5, 2006

i would also suggest living in jersey city and commuting to manhattan. i used to live in brooklyn and recently moved to manhattan. my commute went from 50 min to 30 min...and from $2 to under $1.50 :) jersey city (newport area) is beautiful. there are tons of families too. the area has some nice parks, low crime, and great scenery. check it out...i think you'll be glad you did. good luck!!

sounds lovely really, but i am 32 and single and don't necessarily want to live where there are lots of families/kids etc. i'd like to be around other young professionals, but i'll have to consider it for sure. really sounds tempting.

tinderbox · Jul 10, 2006

I have lived in New York all of my life. There are many great people here and it's a very diverse city. I've observed many out of towners get a little overwhelmed at first. New Yorkers think fast, talk fast and walk fast.
It is expensive to live here. Even if you live outside of Manhattan (most people commute to Manhattan), the rents will run you about $1,500 per month. If you want to live in Manhattan, a small place will cost you about $2,500.
I would recommend trying the travel nursing first to see if it is for you.

Okay, new question for all those already in NYC.

Do you love working as a NURSE in New York City?

Thanks, everyone!!!!