NYC new grads

[weronika]

hi everybody!

I am a senior student and will be graduating in December 2008, I wanted to aks all of you who live in NYC how did you look for a job, when did you apply first? how long did it take you to get an offer? which hospitals are best to apply to? I mean I know there are many hospitals out there that will not hire new grads, so I don't want to waste time on them... any type of information or advice will be greatly appreciated, also if you know of any hospitals in New York that offer externships in the winter, please let me know, thanks a lot!

[BettyBoo706]

I can't really answer your quest. right now I am a new grad I graduated in Aug and will be sitting the nclex in Oct. However, best of luck to you

[piel_canela26]

well i graduated in may my best advice is wait till you take and pass your nclex for the simple reason: when you go drop your resume off at the hospitals and they ask you if you took and passed the nclex and you answer them no, the will throw your resume out. Again wait till you pass your nclex and then you go apply like that you have a better chance of getting hired.... good luck with your studies this semester!