NYU Graduates, How are you doing with Jobs?

[NYnurse86]

Hey NYU Grads, as a student of their Nursing program, I was wondering if I can get some input of how you guys are doing in the Job market right now. I know the markets tough right now, and I'm sure every new grad is having a difficult time landing a job. The reason I ask is because the two people that I know who graduated last semester landed a job right away after the program. Did the school help at all in recruitment process? or if not how are you guys managing to pay off the huge loan?

[kika72]

Hi NYnurse86!

I have been watching this post for a while now and the No Reply status makes me believe that all the grads from NYU are busy working!! Which is a very good thing considering that I'm currently enrolled in their bachelor program!!

Even though I still have a couple of years ahead, I hope that by then the market will be much better!

Kika

[QBoroRN, ASN, RN]

Graduated May 2010, thankfully I did a flu shot gig and I just started doing home visits so all hope is not lost. I'm just looking forward to a full time position, hospital or anywhere for that matter.

[astrmi]

Hi! I graduated in May 2010 as well. I know it has been difficult for many grads; however, here in the last few weeks everyone I knew who was unemployed got multiple offers. My advice is to network; talk with nurse managers on the clinical floors you are on about possible job opportunities or just advice. Utilize all contacts you have. Make sure you begin applying to internships/programs prior to graduation (beginning of your last semester).

[gtshin30303]

Why spend that much at NYU for a degree in which it is difficult to get a job?

[astrmi]

Well, gtshin30303, I'm sure many of us didn't realize how difficult it would be. However, there are numerous reasons why someone would spend the money, maybe they have the money, maybe it's a family legacy, maybe they value the "NYU name", maybe they needed an accelerated BSN program, maybe they just wanted to try out NYC. I could go on and on. Everyone's reasons/values differ.