Do you need a BSN to work in NYC?

[llamadan]

Hi all!

I'm a recent nursing school graduate from a two-year ADN program. I'm interested in living and working in NYC and I was wondering if anyone here knew if the hospitals there require RN's to have a BSN in order to be hired?

If it counts for anything, I'm currently working towards my BSN and will be done with the program in May. I also have three years of experience working as a nursing assistant on various med/surg and tele floors and three years of experience as an endoscopy technician. I currently work as an RN in my hospital's endoscopy suite and I plan on applying for jobs in NYC around November, so I'll have a few months of experience by then.

A lot of hospitals in my state will hire RN's if they are working towards their BSN. Does this hold true for hospitals in NYC?

[llamadan]

Any insight? A lot of the hospital's websites say they will hire ADN's who are matriculated into a BSN program. Is this realistic?

[kingofthekicks20]

I already have my BSN so I'm not much help. But I can tell you it's rather hard without 2 years RN experience (many networks won't fully consider your app until you have this). My advice would be to start applying now and see if you get calls back & to build an application routine (having stuff on file). NYC HR departments move slow, so don't hold your breath. There are new grads who job hunt for 6+ months without seeing results in NYC. I think your perfect timeline would go something like: finish BSN while getting the first year RN experience, apply apply apply for every open position with every hospital, hopefully land something next summer and make the big move!

[herowneulogy, BSN, RN]

You have experience as an NA, not a nurse, totally different, but it still might help you. Hospitals are still hiring ADN/ASN new grads, however, it's still slim pickings. The good thing is, it looks like you're already enrolled in a BSN program, so that definitely looks favorable. Good luck!