Kingsborough ASN new grad in NYC

[Ironbound]

Well guys, after 3 years of struggle, I managed to graduate nursing school. I should be taking my NCLEX sometime in august. After that though, I'd like to start working ASAP (who doesn't? haha).

Now, unless strong connections are in play, I highly doubt I'll be able to get a hospital job ANY time soon, however, I am willing to work anywhere, at the moment, in any kind of facility/establishment. Do you guys have ANY tips on what I should do? Any areas around NYC with hospitals that are keen on hiring new grads? Flu clinics? LTC? I'd like to hear some of you new graduates experiences as well.

Thanks everyone!!

[siegolindoRN]

As far as I know, only NYC HHC hires ASN prepared nurses along with most SNF or LTC organizations. I believe NYS (mostly psych) will take ASN and so does the VA (openings in the city are rare). The private sector, Montefiore, Mount SInai, NYP, Northwell, NYU, Sloan, HSS, Bronx Lebanon, St Barnabas will not hire ASN unless you have the right qualifications and experience. You are correct that without a connection, the job hunt will be difficult. I would suggest entering an organization in a non nursing capacity (for finances), enroll in a bachelors program and "upgrade" to an RN position once your bachelors is completed. Organizations give preference to employees when it comes to new positions vs outside candidates.