nursing student from Louisiana

[TigerSN]

Hi everyone! I am a nursing student from New Orleans who will be graduating with a BSN in May. Since the healthcare system in New Orleans has drastically deteriorated because of Hurricane Katrina, I am thinking about looking for jobs in NYC or surrounding areas. I love New York, and I am looking forward to the opportunity to live and work in a new place. I understand that NYU Medical Center offers a nursing residency program for new grads. Does anyone know if this is only for grads from NYU School of Nursing? Any recommendations on hospitals in the city that are good to their employees? Is it a long process to get a NY nursing license? I know..I have a lot of questions, but I would really appreciate any info you may have! Thanks.

Amber :)

[kahlo]

Hi Amber

As far as i know, NYU is open to all nurses, not just ones that graduate from NYU. I have heard that they only take BSN nurses, which is no problem for you.

I would start the license process when you take the NCLEX in Louisiana, for us it's not a long process. Just have to submit your paperwork to the NY BON, and take the NCLEX. It took my friend 3 months to get her LPN license.

There are several Magnet hospitals in NY -- take a look at these:

Elmhurst Hospital

Hospital for Special Surgery

Mount Sinai Hospital

If you looked slightly outside the city; North Shore Hospital in LI has a great reputation as well.

NY Presbyterian has a great program for new grad nurses, and i believe they're applying for Magnet status this year (?).

I know that Magnet status is not the end all, but hopefully is a good indicator of their attitude towards their nurses :)

Good luck!

[TigerSN]

Thanks for all of your help, Kahlo. I will definitely look into these other hospitals.