takingtheplunge

Thanks MrsGPR, it's important to keep a level head, I appreciate your message. I am still a ways off in terms of becoming a "recent grad" but I was tempted to ask my question nonetheless. There are, as usual, many ways to look at the situation and I'm going to try not to freak myself out too early in the process!

Hi all- Just wondering if any recent NY nusring program grads could weigh in on whether their job search has been moderately difficult (standard), extremely difficult or close to impossible? Also, have you been forced to apply for jobs out of state? I read the article on here talking about how there is actually NOT a nursing shortage and how many people are having a really hard time finding work. That is not really in line with what so many of these schools are telling us prospective students and I would love to hear what real life NY grads have experienced? THANKS!

Hi! I too am looking at all these accelerated programs in NY...for Fall 2010. The Pace open house was helpful and they seem to have one of the oldest accelerated programs in the country. There is also Columbia (in addition to NYU and SUNY, which you mentioned.) I would love people's opinions or insights into whether where one gets their degree greatly impacts the jobs they can get? Also, for those just starting to look into programs like myself, where are you starting to complete your pre-reqs?