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Specializes in ICU.

I'm seriously considering moving out to NYC next year when I graduate NS (from out of state) and was wondering if any prior medical experience is helpful in landing a job. For example: 3 years CNA/tele tech, 8 months pediatric LPN... will these jobs help somewhat? Also, what about getting ACLS and PALS before applying? I'm just trying to see what will maximize my chances. Thanks;)

P.S. Any other suggestions? Like getting volunteer experience? Maybe I'm a little paranoid...I just don't really know what to expect.:uhoh21:

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Specializes in LTC and MED-SURG.
I'm seriously considering moving out to NYC next year when I graduate NS (from out of state) and was wondering if any prior medical experience is helpful in landing a job. For example: 3 years CNA/tele tech, 8 months pediatric LPN... will these jobs help somewhat? Also, what about getting ACLS and PALS before applying? I'm just trying to see what will maximize my chances. Thanks;)

P.S. Any other suggestions? Like getting volunteer experience? Maybe I'm a little paranoid...I just don't really know what to expect.:uhoh21:

I'm not in NYC, but I would tend to think that there isn't that much difference in getting nursing jobs there than elsewhere. I think you have a good background.

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Definately yes. I just went through this whole process. I am from out of state and just finished interviews with two hospitals in NYC and both told me that although there is a nursing shortage in the rest of the country, there is no shortage of new grads in NYC. I applied for peds positions and was also told that only those with experience (tech, cna, prior nsg exp) get interviews for specialty areas such as peds...i have 2 years exp as a tech and i was offered both jobs i interviewed for. obviously other things are considered, but i know that had a big part ini it

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Specializes in ICU, ER.
I'm seriously considering moving out to NYC next year when I graduate NS (from out of state) and was wondering if any prior medical experience is helpful in landing a job. For example: 3 years CNA/tele tech, 8 months pediatric LPN... will these jobs help somewhat? Also, what about getting ACLS and PALS before applying? I'm just trying to see what will maximize my chances. Thanks;)

P.S. Any other suggestions? Like getting volunteer experience? Maybe I'm a little paranoid...I just don't really know what to expect.:uhoh21:

Hi krazy,

Yes, is your answer. Do include your tech experience, and welcome to nursing from a 30-year veteran. The tech experience is very valuable, in my opinion. You have valuable

knowledge already, about how the hospital system works and you can avoid mistakes

many new nurses make. You have already conquered part of the job. Look for ways to

smile. It is a very hard profession.

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