How do you get your first nursing job, when everyone in NY wants experience?

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Hey my fellow RN's,

So I have recently passed boards. And I am having a hard time finding a job. Its only been two weeks. But I have been looking and applying everyday. I write down all the places I apply to and I follow up a week after applying. Most places all just want experienced nurses. I understand but what about the nurses who will take their places, We need work as well.

Does anyone a good place to start, that not afraid of New Grads????

What did you do for your first nursing job?

BTW: I have two friends in hospitals that put in good word and I even know someone high up and still nothing. I dont expect the job to fall in my lap, I am actively searching.

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Have you considered moving to a less saturated area to get some experience?

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Ortho, ASC.

You move to where the jobs are.

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If moving is not an option try researching new grad programs and apply when they open. You might also have to commute to a less desirable place until you get some experience under your belt and become more attractive to the hospitals near you.

Best wishes.

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Specializes in Neuro.

You seem to be in a saturated job market, which is pretty common now. Your only option seems to be moving just like half of the workforce of new nurses. Try rural areas, unsaturated low-population type of places, even begin in a nursing home/rehabilitation center like a lot of nurses choose to do. I'm thankful to live in an area that has a high demand, can't really say that in this job market.

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Specializes in CVICU.

Go to where the jobs are. Believe me there are jobs out there. I live in an area that pays very well and has a relatively low cost of living, and the hospital here is hiring 350 more nurses. It's pretty much that simple.

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Thank you guys for responding so quickly. :) I have looked at other places like in CT and NJ and upper Westchester. I live in the Bronx Ny and even though I passed my board June 19. Kind of early compared to my other classmates. It's still an issue finding a job. But I will apply for my licence in other states like CT and NJ and see what I can find. oh and I have been to over 20 nursing homes physically bringing my resume and cover letter. Lol

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Do you mind my asking if you have a BSN or ADN? I know it can be difficult to get hired at an NYC hospital without a bachelors.

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Hi I graduated from a BSN program. I also just called few places about the Fellowships and they said that I just have to periodically check the career section lol.

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Hi I graduated from a BSN program. I also just called few places about the Fellowships and they said that I just have to periodically check the career section lol.

Did you make any connections with any nurses during your clinicals that you feel comfortable contacting?

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You are right, NY does have lots of openings, for experienced BSN, Masters, etc. Are you locked in to the City?

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Omgggg I have soooo many connections at least I thought I did. Ppl who work in 5 major hospitals have given my resume to their nurse managers. Also im not locked in NYC thank god I drive and always travel. So I'm willing to go beyond but I still want to see my family and build my life.

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