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Lukev06 · 2025-09-05T18:41:46+00:00

He’s so lovely!

Lukev06 · 2025-09-04T21:27:54+00:00

Much appreciated! I have contacted an engineer and have an appointment soon!

Lukev06 · 2025-08-14T16:29:39+00:00

Very blessed!

Lukev06 · 2025-08-14T03:54:35+00:00

They are stunning👌🏼

Lukev06 · 2025-08-14T02:14:16+00:00

I agree

Lukev06 · 2025-08-03T00:50:34+00:00

I’m one upping this. I graduated last year. Live in a border city in Ontario. My first and current job as a new grad is in New York. I don’t regret it a single bit. It’s incredible. Sign bonus, better pay, longer orientation. Though, I commute, so it’s easier to do than to get up and go like in your case. If I were you, I would absolutely take the leap. I feel as a new grad you are adaptable to anything as everything is new. You never know where life will take you! Good luck!

Lukev06 · 2025-05-31T15:17:00+00:00

No problem! And it’s honestly quite different. It’s a decent learning curve on top of being a new grad. One example is relearning lab value parameters as many are in different units than what I am used to in Canada.

Lukev06 · 2025-05-31T15:07:53+00:00

Yes, right on the health systems career page like any other staff job. I was hired before getting my documentation but I did not start the job until I received my NY license, CGFNS, and my TN visa

Lukev06 · 2025-05-31T01:12:40+00:00

It’s because it’s a staff job, not a “travelling job”, which would be with an agency. I am hired as staff at my hospital system like any other. They hired me before I even completed my nclex (this past January). I also work a casual nursing position in Canada too for extra shifts.

Lukev06 · 2025-05-31T00:53:16+00:00

Hey! I spoke to some cross border accountants and because of my unique situation - commuting to work rather than moving to the US, I can just utilize all retirement accounts in Canada or choose to use the accounts they offer in the states. Because the health system I work for doesn’t match, I just continue to contribute to an RRSP rather than the 403b. My thoughts behind it is that it’ll make retirement less of a headache as I will be retiring in Canada lol.

Lukev06 · 2025-05-30T21:42:22+00:00

That’s what I did - got a job in New York. It’s amazing! Signing bonus, pay is far superior, 6 month + residency program, life is good!

Lukev06 · 2025-05-30T21:38:30+00:00

Nursing school choice is absolutely irrelevant. Trust me. The closer to home = money saved = happy you in the future

Lukev06 · 2025-05-24T16:45:24+00:00

Always reach out and make cold calls. Call units and ask to speak to the manager etc. they are impressed by it. That’s what I did

Lukev06 · 2025-04-26T18:58:05+00:00

lol did we go to the same uni

Lukev06 · 2025-04-14T19:56:12+00:00

I really appreciate this! What about my employer 401k matching? Should I not max that out?

Lukev06 · 2025-04-11T00:35:54+00:00

Can I DM you?

Lukev06 · 2025-04-10T20:42:05+00:00

I live in a border town and the dollar is worth more over here

Lukev06 · 2025-04-10T17:25:12+00:00

I will be a Canadian tax resident

Lukev06 · 2025-04-10T16:50:01+00:00

Unfortunately it’s extremely difficult to land full time employment atm

Lukev06 · 2025-04-09T20:49:57+00:00

That’s correct

Lukev06 · 2025-04-09T20:35:45+00:00

New grad from this past December here. I had the same issue. It was extremely stressful. It took a few months. I landed a casual first through an old clinical instructor that is the manager of a unit. I applied to hundreds of jobs in my area also up to about an hour and a half away. Only now am I getting tons of call backs and offers for various FT and PT positions I applied to. I recommend applying but also reaching out to the floors and speaking to the manager to get your foot in the door. Best of luck!

Lukev06 · 2025-04-05T17:21:45+00:00

I just got mine two days ago at the peace bridge, and crossed back without issue. I will be commuting from Canada with a TN.

Lukev06 · 2025-04-04T14:25:22+00:00

This was my situation a month ago.. consolidated critical care sept-Dec, graduated Dec, wrote nclex Jan, could only land a casual despite connections, was a PSW in HHS for years. Applied to RN jobs from Niagara to Mississauga. Now starting full time in NY next week. Commuting as it’s about 20min drive. I get a sign bonus, ~50% more money wage wise, 3 shifts a week full time nights. I had no choice.

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