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Old 02-23-2012, 03:46 PM
 
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Hey everyone!
I am graduating from nursing school in 2 months. I currently live in Texas, but I want to move to Boston. Does anyone know how I should go about trying to get a job in Boston? I have heard that it is very competitive with the new graduates that already live there. So does anyone have any tips? Any specific hospitals that would be great to work at/ or better chances of getting a job at?
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Old 02-23-2012, 10:43 PM
 
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Hey everyone!
I am graduating from nursing school in 2 months. I currently live in Texas, but I want to move to Boston. Does anyone know how I should go about trying to get a job in Boston? I have heard that it is very competitive with the new graduates that already live there. So does anyone have any tips? Any specific hospitals that would be great to work at/ or better chances of getting a job at?
Well first do you have a BSN? The major Med Centers in BOS are beginning to require that.

The biggest and best are Partners Health Care, Beth Israel, New England Med ctr/Tufts, Boston Medical Center. Google them. Others include Caritas Christi (St Elizabeth), New England Baptist, Spaulding Rehab.

You'll want to live in Downtown Boston. See these pics FYI.
//www.city-data.com/forum/membe...ton-page8.html

You'll need 3 months rent just to get a place (1st month/last month/security deposit). Expect 1K per month min for a tiny studio.

You won't need a car, though you might want one. Plan for at least $2000 per year auto insurance, $150 month for a parking space at your apt, and $15/day to park at work if you drive in. Better idea - ditch the car, walk to work or take the T or free shuttles.

Most recommended hospitals - Mass General, Brigham. Harvard Med School is physically attached to the Brigham.
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Old 02-24-2012, 04:50 AM
 
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I am agreeing with xsobe with the hospitals. You picked a great city for your proffesion. Congrats
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Old 02-24-2012, 09:33 AM
 
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As long as you have an RN that should be plenty. The BSN program is identical, but requires more liberal arts type courses. It is the LPN that might have difficulty. Boston has an abundance of hospitals. Usually, the best way to be hired is to have done some clinical work at a particular hospital while a student, but not necessary. I would consider using an agency that works with travel nurses to help secure a job in this area. We already have an abundance in place, now, and we even have nurses from overseas. If you are determined, you shouldn't have any problem.
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Old 02-24-2012, 11:41 AM
 
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To work at the major Harvard/Tufts/BU Med teaching hospitals, such as MGH, Brigham, BU Med, Tufst Med Center, you'll need a BSN; quite standard, actually..

Also, be prepared for a rise in the cost of living,a nd be prepared to pay 3-4 months of rent up front ( first, last, sec deposit, realtor's fee) just to get started. Perhaps you can avoid one of these paymenst, but you'll still need a good sum of money. One advantage--you do not necessarily need a car to live in/near the city, as the subway/bus/commuter rail system is quite extensive..
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Old 02-24-2012, 11:50 AM
 
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Thank you everyone for the great advice! Yes, I will have my BSN and I an taking the NCLEX right after I graduate. My GPA is not great..its only a 3.2, but I am not sure if that matters. I have applied to a couple jobs, but most of them require experience, which really makes it really difficult for a new graduate. How can I prove that I am a great nurse if they don't give me the chance to prove it?
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Old 02-24-2012, 12:01 PM
 
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Also, what are some great ways to meet new people in Boston? Im not looking for a boyfriend, but just some friends.
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Old 02-24-2012, 12:46 PM
 
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Also, what are some great ways to meet new people in Boston? Im not looking for a boyfriend, but just some friends.
If you can find a nursing spot in one of Boston's major teaching hospitals, then I can almost guarantee that you'll have a ready-made social life..
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Old 02-24-2012, 03:29 PM
 
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Has anyone who answered that actually got a nursing job recently? I know of a number of young women who recently graduated from very good schools who relocated out of MA to find nursing jobs. All had done internships or worked in Boston hospitals during school breaks.
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Old 02-24-2012, 06:52 PM
 
Location: Brattleboro, VT
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Great city to be in the medical profession, for sure! While I was a psychology undergrad (graduated in 2010, worked as a CNA between 2007 and 2009), I worked as a CNA and there were quite a few nurses with BSNs from overseas.

It's not clear if you have hospital experience or not. Has your program had you do hospital rotations? If not, you may want to try nursing homes and rehabilitation clinics. Those can provide a good segue into hospital work if you don't have that experience. I do honestly think it would be very difficult to work at a major hospital here without that experience.
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