NYC: Passed in Oct 2021 and still NO job yet

[Tech2RN, ADN, BSN, RN]

I'm mostly writing this to blow off steam and I am definitely open to advice.

I have been working in the ED as a tech for a private NYC hospital (big org) for almost 3 years. I passed my RN boards in October 2020. The same week I received an award for my hard work and recognition by the patients at my hospital. My director was so happy, since she hired me, she took initiative to introduce me to a few higher-ups. The day after receiving an award I told her I passed my boards and I would want nothing more than to stay and grow with the org. She simply asked "do you have your BSN?". I said not yet, but I am already enrolled and will have it in just a few months (literally the program at Chamberlain Uni is from Jan2021-Aug2021). She responded I'm sorry I cannot do anything for you. COOL.

My hospital is infamous for not retaining their employees. I personally know 3 techs who became RNs who had to leave the org because they were not retained. I thought this would not happen to me. Wrong LOL.

Fast forward to Jan 2021, I was told by another RN that ADN nurses have to meet with the Chief Officer of Nursing. To insert a FACT, on all online applications still to this days says under requirements that you have to "obtain a BSN within 5 years of employment" Cool. Had a meeting, she said I will be considered as a BSN applicant because I have great reviews and in wonderful standing as an employee at my hospital...she could not guarantee me a job but she will push my resume so I could at least have interviews. Excited, I went home and as directed by her I emailed her all the RN applications for the hospital. She responds back with a "great! will send and follow up" with 3 nursing directors CC'd in the email. Cool. Then...silence. I follow up a few weeks later via email. She responds with all 3 directors CC'd saying "we will follow up". Cool. Nothing. I have applied to every RN position in my hospital. Have not had one interview or consideration. 

Yes. I have applied rigorously outside of my org. Yes. I have spoken to managers at my hospital, and have received the run around. Yes. I have shown up to offices to find out. Nothing. If I were a lazy or "hard to work with" employee, I would understand. But this is certainly not the case. As of present 2 RNs with ADNs have been recently hired at my hospital. I have recently spoke to a union rep, so I will see what happens down that path.

I'm hurt because of the disloyalty. I am an employee of almost 3 years. I work HARD, I rarely call out, I do what I'm told. I was working in the ED for ALL of the pandemic, especially when we were at the EPICENTER. The politics in my hospital is so deep rooted and a** backwards that GOOD employees are overworked, and LAZY ones are protected because they're in great standing with the managers/supervisors. HUH? 

Why don't you just leave?.....Trust me I'm trying. I know it'll get better when I get my BSN this August. But this holding on and fighting to be seen and valued is a challenge at times. 

[CN101, BSN, RN]

I was shocked until I found out that you have an ASN. NYC hospitals are competitive and NYS requires its nurses to have BSNs (with a few exceptions). It’s unfair. I think ASN nurses are just as capable at performing competent patient care. Were the nurses with ASNs who were hired also new grads or did they already have experience? If it’s the latter— that could be why. 
 

It’s been a few months so I hope you were able to find something. 

[mp0154, BSN, RN]

If it helps I've applied to 90+ jobs in NYC & not even a response. I graduated in May & passed NCLEX in July. You're not alone. Currently I'm working as a phone triage nurse at an outpatient peds office, and I'm worried I'm losing the very little skills I did have. I'm feeling really discouraged but there's not much I can do except keep applying ?

[Tech2RN, ADN, BSN, RN]

Hey! First off congrats! Secondly, no matter where you work as a nurse you will always still be considered a nurse. It's a myth to think that you gotta be in med-surg. I actually have a job now, it's a city hospital but I am happy. Not sure where you'd like to work but if you don't mind working at a city hospital in the bx then def apply. The email address written in the attachment is the actual CNO of the hospital. This came from an email I received a few days ago. Also don't mind that it says you need experience, untrue. I had none, especially no med-surg and only had my associates at that time. I applied and still got the job. My orientation class was literally filled with 3 APRN and the 25 of us all new grads, most went to ICU, ED, Step down, telemetry. I hope this helps, Nurse mp0154 ?

[mp0154, BSN, RN]

congrats to you too! I hope this doesn't come off the wrong way but I actually love you. literally thank you so much for sharing this, you have no idea how much I appreciate it!!

[Tech2RN, ADN, BSN, RN]

Lmaoo no it doesn't come off wrong at all, I love you too! Of course no problem! This hospital's ADN and CNO saw my value and extended grace and a chance as a new nurse. So of course I gotta pay it forward, and I cannot wait until you get to do the same for someone else ? these new wave of nurses support, help and love each other ayeeeeee ??