RN, BSN new grad NYC jobs?

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I graduate this Dec. with hopefully magna cum laude honors, a preceptorship, but no externship or prior experience (none available in my rural town and surrounding areas). What are my chances of getting a job at a hospital in the city? And where/when should I apply (what are the best hospitals).I know that NYU and NYP have Rn grad programs, are there any others?

I've been reading post about new grads having trouble and I'm concerned. Since day 1 of college at 18 this was always my ultimate goal. If you have experienced applying as a new grad in NYC please give me some advice, or any NYC nurses that know of any opportunities. I'm from GA and just have little understanding on how to best approach this so anything you guys can tell me I would very much appreciate.

-also what do employers in that area value most and want to see on a résumé and portfolio, what could make me a more desirable candidate?

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Honestly, the market here is over saturated with new graduates, I myself being one. There are lots of BSN schools here not to mention a decent amount of ADN as well. Some of the BSN schools even have accelerated programs. Therefore, every year there are new grads coming out by the boatload during fall, spring, and summer. Not trying to tell you to give up your dream but definitely get a guaranteed job before you decide to move here, do not come here and then hope to find something as it may take months.

Have you considered just staying where you are for at least 2 years to get the experience down before moving here?

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Th NY job market is definitely tough out here and with the cost of living being so high, you would definitely want to have a job before you move out here. The average cost of a 1 bedroom in manhattan is still over 3,000 a month. If you move out to Brooklyn or Queens you're still looking at over 2,000.

As for jobs, you can apply to the nyu and nyp residency program before you graduate so definitely do that ASAP! There are a few fellowship programs at Northshore LIJ. They have a few hospitals in the city, more in queens, and a lot on Long Island so definitely look there too. Also, if I were you I'd look in your area and just try to get a good job ASAP and get that 1 year of experience. Once you have that, there are tons of jobs in NY for you. I'm sure you're eager to move but a year will probably fly by quicker than you think.

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Specializes in NICU.

Get experience in GA first before applying to any jobs out here. The competition is very stiff with the over saturation of new grads in the job market pool who are all after the same thing. Getting at least one year experience will put you in an entirely different category and will give you an edge over all these thousands of new grads all applying for the same position.

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Th NY job market is definitely tough out here and with the cost of living being so high, you would definitely want to have a job before you move out here. The average cost of a 1 bedroom in manhattan is still over 3,000 a month. If you move out to Brooklyn or Queens you're still looking at over 2,000.

As for jobs, you can apply to the nyu and nyp residency program before you graduate so definitely do that ASAP! There are a few fellowship programs at Northshore LIJ. They have a few hospitals in the city, more in queens, and a lot on Long Island so definitely look there too. Also, if I were you I'd look in your area and just try to get a good job ASAP and get that 1 year of experience. Once you have that, there are tons of jobs in NY for you. I'm sure you're eager to move but a year will probably fly by quicker than you think.

I can't find the residency programs in their website - what key words did you use to search? I'm going a little crazy here!

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Just type Long Island Jewish nurse fellowship into google and it should pop up :). You have to do it from a computer though. It doesn't work on the phone for some reason (mine doesn't at least)

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Sorry - I meant to say NYU and NYP - do you know when those are posted? I threw my hat into the ring for NSLIJ today - not very hopeful, but might as well try!

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Ah that is disappointing to hear. I really don't want to remain in GA. Any other recommendations? I want a magnet status and a change of scenery!

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You can always leave after a year or two of experience. At that point you don't have to worry about competing with the new grads in NY as you have experience and are more preferable. Also if you get a certification that can only make things better.

And you can always transfer to a magnet status hospital afterwards. Again I am not saying do not come to nyc but just make sure you secure a position before moving, unless you are ready to spend months looking when you get here.

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Seconddegreebsn, here is the page for nyu: http://nursing.med.nyu.edu/become-a-nurse/nurse-residency-program-new-graduates. You have to just search the open jobs and find a position that accepts new grads. Right now they have two; operating room and psych.

Nyp is here: http://careers.nyp.org/nursing/opportunities/new-grads.html#.VBqzrNWCPCQ. For them, you have to wait until they hold a new grad event. Hope that helps!

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Thanks GoVeg - much appreciated.

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Specializes in MedSurg, PACU, Maternal/Child Health.

As other posters said don't move to NYC unless you have a job secure. New grads are having difficult time getting jobs....takes Sometimes a year to find anything. If you move here without a job you may quickly find yourself broke. You can still apply but there's hundreds of applicants for one position. Other urban areas are the same also.....everyone wants to live in city. Better get at least close to 2 yrs experience (hospitals are now requiring 2yrs experience instead of 1 year ! As per the job postings) before moving here and it will be easier to get a job here.

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