Is there a Nursing Shortage in NY? Any other tips?

Just wondering: Is there a major nursing shortage in NYC/Long Island or does it take a long time to find a job? Is it easier for someone who holds a BS in nursing to find a job or can someone who holds an A.S. degree equally as likely to find a job? Any additional advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

nurses are always needed everywhere!

There is a nursing shortage everywhere in the US including NY

There always looking for nurses in NY/NJ area. Nursing is a great career with all the baby boomers reaching their older years.

Look at the following websites and you'll be able to determine if there is a nursing shortage in these areas.

http://www.simplyhired.com
http://www.monster.com
http://www.careerbuilder.com

Good luck.

Don't know about NY, but I know there is a definite shortage of nurses in British Columbia, Canada.

everywhere. there is such a shortage, while i was in the hospital for brain surgery, a nurse kept trying to sell me on becoming a nurse for that hospital

There's definitely a shortage nationwide, good career choice.

PLEASE FORGIVE ME I JUST WANTED TWO POINTS

There's a nursing shortage worldwide.
Lots of reasons like: Governments are not paying them enough so they stay out of the work force.
Many leave because the workloads are too high per nurse patient ratio.
They don't train enough to meet the world shortage.
Training systems are out dated and are no longer in touch with the workforce needs.
Pay rates are too low for this profession which doesn't encourage enrolements etc.

There is another big city that never sleeps, the big easy. We need nurses, and they are raking in right now. Come help us, you'll fall in love with this city, as we all have. You'll love the spirit, the food, the music, the people. We came back to rebuild and we are getting there, but we are in need of good cops, nurses, doctors, techs, most everything.
God bless us all...

There is a nursing shortage everywhere in the US, though some areas, which have a greater concentration of nursing schools, will have a higher number of graduates who are likely to want to remain in the local area.

There are some RN positions posted as BSN or higher preferred, in which the BSN graduates have the advantage in the job selection process, but experience or academic excellence can sometimes overcome the lack of the degree in the preferred listings. There are also some positions which are BSN or higher required, in these positions the BSN graduates have an advantage. There are some positions which require the additional classes which are provided in the BSN programs. Also for those RNs who have an interest in the military, all active duty military RNs must have a BSN or higher.

There are more ADN programs than diploma or BSN programs, so the competition is greater among ADN graduates.

All that being said, almost all RNs can find a position, though some have a particular preference in which area of nursing they would like to work. Some specialty areas may be harder to get a position in than others. Usually the greatest number or RNs needed at any given time are in medical surgical nursing, if the graduate wishes to get into a limited area, such as Labor and Delivery, they might have a greater difficulty finding employment.

I think there is a nursing shortage just about everywhere. I think if you have your nursing degree you can work just about anywhere and choose your own schedule. Obviously a person with a BS in nursing is going to make more money then some with an AS degree. Go make some inquiries at various hospitals and doctors offices and good luck!
You could also join the military or the reserves and they would help pay for your education.

From what I understand, there is a nursing shortage anywhere... a BS is better if you want to be promoted .... I went to a university with a BS program and I respected those students a lot and they are all supervisors now... I live in a town with a community college that offers the AS and those grads are not nearly as educated as the BS grads... and the AS grads THINK they are as good as the others and resent the BS grads... so I advise you to go for the BS so you don't have to walk around resenting the others and being a big whiner!!!

there is a shortgage all over. go for the bs

I spoke to a nursing school student yesterday..she said there are not many teachers available since it does not pay as well as the actual nursing..............
Rn is the way to go...or PA if you can handle the workload.........

NURSING JOBS EVERY WHERE THEY ARE IN DEMAND ALL ACROSS THE USA AND OVER SEAS YOU WILL NOT HAVE ANY PROBLEM WITH FINDING A JOB IN THAT FIELD IF YOU CHECK WITH EMPLOYMENT DEPT FOR CITY AND COUNTY YOU CAN FIND OUT BEST PAY AND BEST PLACE TO WORK REAL EASY JFB

Hi! everyone in this post are right. There is a shortage in the USA. And I am affected because I am a patient that lives at home and I use a home health agency. And I have hard time finding a nurse. I been wondering how as a patient what is it that I can do to help this nursing shortage.

good luck