u/Still-Significance70

Hi everyone, my long-term goal is to move to NYC, ideally in 2028. I currently live in South Florida and I’m trying to decide between two nursing paths.

Option 1: Start an ABSN program next summer, graduate in 2028, and apply directly to new grad residency programs in NYC or another major city.
Option 2: Start a diploma RN program this fall, graduate in July 2027, work for one year in my hometown while completing an online RN-to-BSN program, then apply to jobs in NYC as an experienced RN.

Which path would give me the best chance of landing a job in NYC? Is it generally easier to get hired through a new grad residency, or as an RN with a year of experience?

If NYC doesn’t work out right away, I’d also be happy with another walkable city like Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, or DC. But NYC is my dream, so I’d like to make the decision that gives me the strongest chance of ending up there.

Hi everyone, my long-term goal is to move to NYC, ideally in 2028. I currently live in Florida and I’m trying to decide between two nursing paths.
Option 1: Start an ABSN program next summer, graduate in 2028, and apply directly to new grad residency programs in NYC or another major city.
Option 2: Start a diploma RN program this fall, graduate in July 2027, work for one year in my hometown while completing an online RN-to-BSN program, then apply to jobs in NYC as an experienced RN.
Which path would give me the best chance of landing a job in NYC? Is it generally easier to get hired through a new grad residency, or as an RN with a year of experience?
If NYC doesn’t work out right away, I’d also be happy with another walkable city like Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, or DC. But NYC is my dream, so I’d like to make the decision that gives me the strongest chance of ending up there.