New York City is the leading metro in the United States for nursing jobs. Like the rest of the country, there is a growing shortage of qualified candidates for New York City nursing jobs. It is expected that by 2020, there will be a shortage of 7,000 nurses, with most of these nursing jobs located in the metro's hospitals and care facilities. New York City's leading hospital, New York - Presbyterian, was recently rated one of the best in the country by U.S. News and World Report.
A registered nurse (RN) is an individual who has graduated from a diploma school, associate degree or baccalaureate program, licensed to practice nursing. American nurses take a state nursing examination, known as the NCLEX-RN, which allows them to practice nursing in their home state, or in other compact states. The Nurse Practice Act of each state governs the scope of practice of registered nurses. Registered nurses oversee patient care performed by a licensed practical nurse, licensed vocational nurse, and nursing assistants. Registered nurses, known as first level nurses in the United Kingdom, must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.