Hello, I'm a new-grad from upstate NY with an associates in nursing. Ive been applying to jobs since graduation in May 2024, and have received nothing but rejections. I have become very discouraged in this process. Long Island, NY

Don't be discouraged
A few questions
Getting an interview
Create a resume
Go to indeed.com and ziprecruiter and create a profile with your resume, its easy, set up job alerts
Create a LinkedIn profile, search the hospital that you would like to work at and look for human resources profiles at the organization and direct message them
Create a profile on the hospital career section, sign up for job alerts with the hospital and check your email every day (On average the first 10 people who apply for a hospital job get a call back so sign up for the alert and apply with the profile you created and you will likely get a call plus you have already contacted the HR specialist on LinkedIn so they will see your application)
Search for job fairs
Try nursing homes and get your experience as an RN they will hire you with no experience, work for 6 months and try applying to hospitals because now your resume will say you have been working as an RN
When you get the interview and you will
Have you ever worked in health care or any related field you can always play up that experience, like you were a paramedic or unit secretary before becoming a nurse
You will get a job, it takes time, stay positive and ask friends or classmates where they are working and if they are hiring, be hungry, stay humble and don't give up! You got this

Call the hospital and ask to be transferred to HR and inquire about the applications you have submitted. Sometimes this seems to help because the automatic rejections seem to be automated by the system. Long Island and NYC are known to be like this due to the high number of applications they receive. Don't feel discouraged though. I know people that spent months, almost even a year and some months to get their first job. It's a let down but even I struggled with my ADN when I graduated and even after having my BSN they were very picky about things. I graduated both ADN and BSN with Summa Cum Laude recognition and have a diverse background in nursing due to this. Sometimes it can be a blessing in disguise because you can end up doing many different things and get a variety of experiences under your belt. I'd suggest getting some experience, if possible, wherever in upstate NY you graduated from and apply to jobs in LI/NYC in the meantime to get your foot in the door. That might help you out somewhat if you're able to do this.

Don't be discourage,just be patient,look for a hospital that has a new grad program,they will train you but you have to sign a few years contract,

Try the following.
1. Dress nicely and go to the hospital where you want to work... maybe target several hospitals.
2. During lunch times visit the hospital cafeteria and strike up a conversation with one or two nurses.
3. Cultivate a few friendships who then might be able to give you a verbal recommendation to one or more supervisors. And they might be able to give you a few tips.
4. The point is to show real interest and willingness to be a part of the team.
5. Men might have to be patient and find another male nurse to chat with.
6. Also, try to discover a manager where you would like to work and strike up a conversation.
7. Overall, dress professionally, act like (not talk like) you are eager to work and be a valuable part of the team while showing a willingness to learn.
8. Be aware that some people you chat with, including managers, might not be so nice, but that should never be a point of discouragement. They are responsible for themselves and should not dampen your own attitude.
9. When hired be sure to fulfill expectations. Work hard and fit in with the others. And importantly, find a coworker who wants to be a friend. And always be willing to support other new nurses.
10. Nurses can be the worst gossips in the world. Don't do it. Gossip hurts others.

I also graduated from an AAS Nursing degree in 1984. Fortunately for me I was working at a hospital while going to school, so a job was pretty much guaranteed. My advice to you is to be open to relocating. A year after graduation I took a job in Houston and my family and I moved from Albany to Houston. I look back with no regrets, but I left myself open to all possibilities. Good luck 👍

You live upstate so it’s a bit tough. But if you lived in NYC or had family or friend or roomages you can stay with in NYC i would say to apply to a public hospital like Bellevue Hospital. They are a teaching hospital so they will take you with an ASN and will pay part of your tuition while you go for a BSN. They only start in the 6 figures so privates still pays a little more but requires an BSN. But after you get your experience then of course you can always go for another hospital if you want. They gave me my first hospital job straight out of Florida when I had a hard time finding jobs there with a BSN in hand, so I’ll always be grateful to them. But they do take nurses with ASN with the requirement that in 1 or 2 years you are enrolled in a BSN program which you can get some part tuition reimbursement. Hope this helps. Good luck in your search.

Start with the LTAC or Rehab most of them will hire and train you then once you get the experience the keep the ball rolling. for hospitals majority of them will want you to do residency.

Hey, I understand what you going through. I had the same issue I graduated and had to stay home because I was pregnant then took a few months off for baby bonding. Due to that big gap unless I was willing to work in a nursing home for way less pay and way more work I couldn’t find any offer due to lack of experience, so I signed up for a residency program since I’ve started I’ve had multiple offers. It’s usually easier to get a good offer while you are employed I know it doesn’t really make sense because how is it that you have to have a job to get a job lol . That’s one way you can try that way you get paid and gain the experience necessary for something better,

Hi, I understand how frustrated you are.

Many hospitals, which are called magnet hospitals in NY, require a BSN as a minimum requirement. If you apply for public hospitals, they won't care about associate degrees but low wages compared to RNs with BSNs in magnet hospitals.

I'm a new grad as well. I have been looking since I passed the NCLEX in May. I have been an LPN for 15yrs. I have gotten discouraged as well. I had a job for almost 14yrs, but I went prn to focus on school. Now, that I have finished, I sometimes feel like getting my RN hasn't taken me to the higher level that I hoped it would. The jobs that I wanted didn't require experience and the said they didn't want experience, but each time, someone interviewed after me and they hired them because of experience.

Try working out of states like Texas for a year, after 1 year experience you will be able to get a job anywhere in the US.