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Hi sarolarn2b, EMT-B, It's great that you're pursuing your BSN. BSN is the way to go! Everyone's story is different but speaking from personal experience I can honestly say that obtaining a RN job with only and associates degree is extremely difficult now a days. I started off as an LPN 4 years ago and started working in an outpatient clinic in NY. I completed my RN with an associated degree in 1.5 years and was upgraded” to a RN position within the same facility. I enrolled into a BSN program and continued to apply to almost every single hospital in NYC trying to obtain a med-surg/acute care position. I applied for 2 years and only received 2 phone interviews, with both ending very quickly once the recruiters found out that I had not yet completed my BSN. I even had a hook-up” into a hospital and the nurse recruiter told me to go back once I completed my BSN. This past May I completed my BSN and continued to apply to hospitals throughout the city and just last month I was hired into a great hospital for a med-surg position. (Landed this job 2 months after completing my BSN :)) I strongly believe that hospitals only consider BSN nurses, especially in NYC. Some applications won't even make it to HR if the highest level of education completed is an associates. As previous posters have mentioned, you may have better luck if you know someone in an organization or have some extensive experience. My suggestions for you, if you are not working, is to volunteer preferably at the hospital you wish to work at one day. Find a way to get your foot in somewhere and network and get to know people. A lot of volunteers and nurses aids tend to get hired much easier than an outside applicant. Also during your clinical rotations try to get to know the nurse managers on the floors. Also do some research on new grad residency programs, a lot of hospitals have them. Best of luck with your journey. It's not easy but it sure is worth it!

Hi Everyone. Does anyone have a pharmacology exam they can email me? ([email protected]) Or any suggestions as to where I can get one? Thanks in advance!

I would like to. Just having trouble finding a number. Does anyone have the number for HR that they're willing to share? You can PM me..thanks!!!

Same here

Does anyone's status still say "Application under review". I haven't heard back anything, wondering if I should contact HR. :-/

Has anyone else heard back, good or bad??? I'm still waiting and getting anxious now.

Hi. From reading this thread it sounds like people are hired on a rolling bases (as positions become available) and begin orientation at different times. Maybe you can try contacting HR for an update on your status. Best of luck!

I am an RN with a ADN and have been working in Ambulatory Care (medical clinic) for the past 2 years.(Worked as a LPN for 1yr prior in the same setting) I graduate with my BSN this May and am unsure if I should be applying to new grad positions or regular staff RN positions even though I don't have the "acute care" experience. I really want to transition into a inpatient setting (Med-Surg) but feel as though my experience in an outpatient setting might not count for much. Although I have learned so much about caring for patients with chronic illnesses I still lack that acute care experience. Has anyone had a similar circumstances and was able to land a job? How did you go about it? Any advise will be greatly appreciated. Thanks

I noticed that too. Hopefully they'll be contacting people soon!:) *fingers crossed*

Hi @Bbddll13 Did you have RN experience? I have experience but in a Clinic not acute care. I will be graduating with my BSN this coming May. I have applied for the new graduate meet and greet but am wondering if I should be applying to regular RN positions? What kind of positions did you apply for? Thankss

Sorry quoted the wrong person. .lol Just wondering what kind of experience did you have? I have experience working in a clinic. I wounder if that will help at all.

Hey. Just wondering what kind of experience did you have?

Lol. I can completely relate...try to stay distracted. @tortia1 According to their website we should know by the end of the month if we're chosen for the meet and greet. "Once you have registered for the new graduate event on the events page and applied to the new graduate opening as stated in the directions above, NYP's Talent Acquisition Department will send an email confirmation with specific details on the event. Confirmation emails will be sent by the end of March and will reserve your spot at the event." Good Luck!!!!

Hey guys, I'm also playing the waiting game. Did anyone receive an email saying that "a member of the Talent Acquisition team will reach out to gather more information"? Just wondering if this is just an automated message or not.