are there jobs in ny for ASN grads

BrooklynRN11201 · Jan 26, 2014

I have an ASN, was pinned in June, did an externship in July/August, got licensed in September and was offered a job from the hospital I externed at in October in the ER. Yes, hospitals do hire ASNs but you really need to either get in from the inside (ie already work there as a tech or something) OR have volunteered or externed there. My classmate where this was not the case are ALL still unemployed, and I know some BSNs who waited 8mos before finally getting a job. Getting an RN job at a hospital is very competitive but it's possible - I suggest you volunteer or extern in order to increase your chances of getting in. It will absolutely not be a Mt Sinai, North Shore, Continuum or any private hospital as most are magnet status (doesn't matter what you already have a BSN in) and tend not to hire new grads even if you've got a BSN from Columbia - check out the HHC city hospitals. You might also want to increase your chances by getting some experience under your belt such as working at a blood bank, clinic, urgent care facility or even as a visiting nurse or at a long tern care facility.

blondie1887 · Jan 27, 2014

I'm assuming it's hard to get those externships though. I'd be willing to work in a nursing home or visiting nurse to get my experience and be able to pay rent. Did you work at that hospital before you got the externship? Which hospital was it and how competitive is the program? Thanks!