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I am a nursing student in Oregon who will be graduating in June and then moving to Manhattan. I am looking at a few hospitals, specifically Mt. Sinai, Columbia-Presbyterian, and New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. Do any of you by chance have experience with any of these facilities and if so, any words of wisdom?

Also, any advice on what areas are the best to look at for housing? We realize the cost of living is higher there and are prepared for that but have never actually been to NYC and are wondering about what areas are safest for a couple of new kids from the Northwest? Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.

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I worked (also graduated from Cornell which is now NYP) ages ago. I lived in NYC for 22 years and loved it. But I must say, I would consider looking in Riverdale (upper Bronx) if you have kids... even Westchester, such as Dobbs Ferry. Yes, it's a bit of a commute, but then you might not have to pay for private schools for the kids.

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Thank you very much for your response. However, I think I may have misrepresented myself with my post. We don't have any kids and aren't planning on starting a family for a few more years so are anxious to actually live in the heart of Manhattan, where everything is going on. We figure we're young and may as well take advantage of that while we can. Thank you again though for sharing your love of NYC. It seems like everyone over here that we talk to about the big move is so negative. A positive outlook is very refreshing.

If you get a chance and have any other words to share about working in NYC and have any advice for a new nurse working there, please do. Thanks again!

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NYC is very expensive right now, especially Manhattan. I am not sure of what rent is but i know it is expensive everywhere. ie. studio apartments start at $1,500 ( and the studios in NYC are very small).

You might want to consider living in Brooklyn (Park slope, Boerum Hill, Carol Gardens, Fort Green, Brooklyn Heights) You wil get the manhattan feel in these parts of Brooklyn and be 15 mins away. A one bedroom apartment in these areas will be about $1,500. Go to the realestae section of www.nytimes.com.

The hospitals you mentioned are very nice state of the art hospitals. However Cornell and Mt. Sinai prefer BSN graduates or experienced ADN. I don't know about Columbia's criteria.I have heard that they work you like a dog (Columbia).

You might want to contact the recuiters for these hospital to get more info.

All three hospials pay very well. If you and your friend are both RNs you will be able to survive. You will be making at least 65K/ yr.(night shift) Day shifts are hard to find. You might want to consider taking a night position to get in the door and then transfer to days when it become available.

Other hospitals to consider St. Vincent Medical Center, New York Methodist Hospital(Brooklyn in ParkSlope),and NYU.

Another option you have is getting 1 yr experience in Oregon and then take a travel assignment in NYC. Therefore the agency will pay for your housing and your paycheck will be for all the fun shopping there is.

NYC is a very beautiful city and worth experiencing. I hope you enjoy your stay.

I am a nursing student in Oregon who will be graduating in June and then moving to Manhattan. I am looking at a few hospitals, specifically Mt. Sinai, Columbia-Presbyterian, and New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. Do any of you by chance have experience with any of these facilities and if so, any words of wisdom?

Also, any advice on what areas are the best to look at for housing? We realize the cost of living is higher there and are prepared for that but have never actually been to NYC and are wondering about what areas are safest for a couple of new kids from the Northwest? Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.

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I am a nursing student in Oregon who will be graduating in June and then moving to Manhattan. I am looking at a few hospitals, specifically Mt. Sinai, Columbia-Presbyterian, and New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. Do any of you by chance have experience with any of these facilities and if so, any words of wisdom?

Also, any advice on what areas are the best to look at for housing? We realize the cost of living is higher there and are prepared for that but have never actually been to NYC and are wondering about what areas are safest for a couple of new kids from the Northwest? Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.

Mt. Sinai--best hospital to work at.. Places to live: Bayridge, Bensonhurst, Dyker-- not far from the beach-- coney island and the commute to manhattan is about 30-40min-----always ask what the nurse to patient ratio is, and if they tell u they are not sure and give an excuse --head for the door-- good luck! be careful in NY -- the people out here can tell if u r new to the city --try to blend in--do not be so obvious unless u r traveling with a group then u r ok

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