Moving to NYC - 1 year experience BSN

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  1. Chances of me landing a position:

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      Very likely to get a job - marketable level of experience
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      Medium chances - work hard at networking and you'll get it
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      Very unlikely - rack up more experience first

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Specializes in Cardiac.

I graduated in May 2013 I am currently applying for New York state licensure (from the Midwest). By the time everything is processed and I start applying I will have just over a year of acute care hospital experience (June is my one year mark) on a cardiac med-surg unit. I also frequently float to my sister unit a cardiac step-down and the ICU but am not vent trained. As far as I know I will have glowing reviews from managers and professional references I put down.

I know the job market is VERY tough in NYC and some say impossible. However, most of the feedback I've seen on this particular forum is relating to new graduates with no experience. Anyone on here had any luck moving out of state and landing a position in the greater NYC area???? (I am open to nearby areas but don't want to venture TOO far by subway if I could help it, really the entire point of moving there is to be in the city or at least one of the boroughs). I'm just wondering if I should bide my time for another year - if 2 years would make that much of a difference or if anyone thinks I actually have a chance with 1 year. I have seen postings with that as a requirement, although I am going to start applying either way once my license goes through.

I also understand open houses are a big part of applications around the area and I would potentially have to fly in for them, which I'm open to - but I would like to make some contacts beforehand if possible and maybe set myself to be sure to meet some nurse managers before I make such a financial investment.... I really am willing to do just about anything to get a job. I also understand traveling may be my best bet to "get my foot in the door" but most travel positions I've seen require 2 years experience..

I appreciate any feedback. I am very serious about this move and I would like to gauge the likelihood of a successful outcome. Thanks.

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When my graduating class had a nurse manager come speak to us, he told us that the minimum was two years, that way they knew whoever they were going to hire wasn't going to waste their time and money and leave in a year.

The way I see it it's all about who you know, so networking is really important.

All of this being said hospitals are closing right and left here in the 5 boroughs.With LICH future still unknown we could be looking at a couple scores of experienced nurses unemployed to a couple hundred.

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