IS it easier as APRN to get hired in NYC or SF?

[cahalana]

I have experience as RN in NYC, and will be wanting to move to SF, wanted to know prospects. I know both job markets are tight. Wondering if certain aspects are different. Thanks in advance!

[LilPeanut, MSN, RN, NP]

Depends on specialty I think. You have to also adjust for cost of living. Cost of living in NYC is sky high too, but I don't think they tend to compensate as well for it as SF does

[cahalana]

thank you for your reply. If I am interested in trauma, cardiac, and surgery- which would be easiest to apply for in SF?

[LilPeanut, MSN, RN, NP]

I don't know - I would look at postings. Those aren't my specialties, I don't know about big people things, sorry.

[LilPeanut, MSN, RN, NP]

Though I will say the CA BoN can be slloooooooow sometimes when you are waiting for endorsemen.t

[Corey Narry, MSN, RN, NP]

I have NP's colleagues who used to work in NYC. The ratio of salary per cost of living is better in SF per their account. They're grads of NYC programs and worked in NYC before moving to SF.

[cahalana]

Thanks for the input Juan, did they ever mention which was easier to work in? Also where is easier to get a job?

[Corey Narry, MSN, RN, NP]

Oh it's easier to work in SF hands down, lol. I think I should explain it further that West Coast culture is very different than East Coast...people in general are nicer and more laid back here, I think. I mean they both have that big impersonal city atmosphere with rude drivers but I'm sure you know the difference in the vibe. It seems like it's easier to find a job in NYC, they have a lot more large centers there that hire NP's (NYP, NYU-Langone, Montefiore). You could still try here if you like. Look at UCSF, Stanford, Kaiser, or Sutter CPMC.

[cahalana]

Thank you! Very helpful