HELP! New grad looking for work

U.S.A. New York

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Hey All,

I'm a new graduate (BSN) and I haven't taken my N-CLEX yet. I called the Boards yesterday and they said it would take another 4 weeks until I get my Authorization To Test (ATT). So, since I haven't taken and passed my N-CLEX yet, no hospitals in the city will hire me. So, I'm thinking of becoming a nursing assistant at a hospital per diem because I need to start making some money. Do you think this is a good idea?

Also, does anyone know of any hospitals that take new grads directly in to the Emergency Department? Thanks all!

Steven

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Specializes in Pediatric/Adolescent, Med-Surg.

Does your state not have Graduate Nurses (GN's)? Also, all of the ER's in my area (including level 1 Trauma ER's) hire new grads.

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I think it's a great idea. I picked up a NA position a coupl months before I took the N-clex and it really get you comfortable working w patients!!

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Sorry, I forgot to mention that I am specifically looking for a job in NYC.

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I know that many Hospitals do...Not sure about the City, But on Long Island many Hospitals do, Like LIJ Northshore.

Good Luck.

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