New Grad LPN needs help landing my first job in NYC area.

U.S.A. New York

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Hello Everyone!I graduated last year and passed my NCLEX-PN on the 3rd April 2012 and got my license in couple of weeks. I am struggling to find my first job. I applied to several LPN positions online via monster, career jet, indeed, workforce1, agencies, door to door resume, etc in NYC yet not a single reply or call from anyone. Almost every agency and every position requires minimum 6 months experience which I don't have. I don't have any preference and I am willing to work anywhere, nursing homes, clinics, temp, seasonal, anything you name it. All i need is start up to gain experience. I finding it discouraging and getting depressed with this situation. Above all, i don't mind any pay rate and willing to do volunteer work but as far as I know I think I won't be able to work as LPN volunteer. I need help if anyone knows any place where they hire new grad LPN In NYC. I moved to NY for nursing program and don't have any medical field related connections. It wasn't easy to become a LPN nurse having circumstances like everyone yet not having a job is eating me alive. Please help!!

Specializes in Home health, Med Surg, LTC.

Hello New Grad LPN,

Have you had any luck finding a job. I also live in NYC and will be graduating in December... Please share your experience

Thanks..:nailbiting:

Hello New Grad LPN,

Have you had any luck finding a job. I also live in NYC and will be graduating in December... Please share your experience

Thanks..:nailbiting:

Yes I did. Thank you. I work at Kings Harbor Nursing home in the Bronx. They do hire new grads occasionally and have 4 weeks orientation which is better than other nursing homes around NYC. They usually hire through agencies since they have a contract but I know couple of people who got hired when they applied in person. It's a 720 bed nursing home and decent environment and people to work with. Everyone helps you out and makes sure you feel comfortable. Good luck with your graduation. Best wishes.

Specializes in Home health, Med Surg, LTC.

I'm so happy for you. Congrats. Thanks so much. It is good that you work with a team that is willing to help you out since you are new.. Are you working nights, per diem? I heard that most places do not allow new grads to work at night.

OMG i graduated in Dec 2011!! got licensed in march and still unemployed!! i do flu shots right now and have a non nursing part time job...I was reading the comments above and i just sent my resume and cover letter to Kings Harbor you never know maybe fingers crossed i wanna work so bad as a NUrse its killing me...i really dont want to feel like lpn school was a waste! :(

OMG i graduated in Dec 2011!! got licensed in march and still unemployed!! i do flu shots right now and have a non nursing part time job...I was reading the comments above and i just sent my resume and cover letter to Kings Harbor you never know maybe fingers crossed i wanna work so bad as a NUrse its killing me...i really dont want to feel like lpn school was a waste! :(

I did the same thing too, i am just waiting. I am also doing flu shot too.

I am also a new grad LPN pass my boards Sept 2012, i have yet to get job in NYC. anybody know agencies that take new grad, i have child with no job. i feel like a loser because i cant provide for my child. if anybody know agencies, nursing home, any place that take new LPN grad as of 2012 let me know. please.

Specializes in Psych; Substance Abuse.

Hey Guys!

I graduated in June of 2011 and recieved my license in Aug of that year.

If you are in NYC and feel comfertable with traveling to the Bronx you might want to try Montefiore. You will have to be persistant with your applications but I was able to get hired in March of this year. It seems long but I feel like you never know what time will bring you so you migh as well send the applications.

Just one bit of advice with Montefiore, they are very strict and can be nit-picky but it is a great way to bulk up your resume and move on.

Good Luck!

Greg

Hey Guys!

I graduated in June of 2011 and recieved my license in Aug of that year.

If you are in NYC and feel comfertable with traveling to the Bronx you might want to try Montefiore. You will have to be persistant with your applications but I was able to get hired in March of this year. It seems long but I feel like you never know what time will bring you so you migh as well send the applications.

Just one bit of advice with Montefiore, they are very strict and can be nit-picky but it is a great way to bulk up your resume and move on.

Good Luck!

Greg

Thanks!! I will def try there. Any other places or agencies u know who Tk new grads? And what's the starting salary there?

Thanks again!

Hey Newgrad

I'm a newgrad as well. I would like to know if you had to go fill out the application in person or did you just email them your resume. tell me which one is better please

Yes I did. Thank you. I work at Kings Harbor Nursing home in the Bronx. They do hire new grads occasionally and have 4 weeks orientation which is better than other nursing homes around NYC. They usually hire through agencies since they have a contract but I know couple of people who got hired when they applied in person. It's a 720 bed nursing home and decent environment and people to work with. Everyone helps you out and makes sure you feel comfortable. Good luck with your graduation. Best wishes.

hey are you still working at KH?

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