Get her to go throug the RN program. Better chances, better pay. I’m not sure what the AAS qualifies her for, maybe only LNA.
For good RN jobs, go to rural areas. There are three nurses in my family. There is never a lack of hours for them. Night shifts pay premiums. Don’t overlook psych wards and old folks homes.
My mother also worked in a 6 month geographically rotating program whereby she was stationed in Gallup NM, Key West FL, and Houston. For a younger person, I think this woul dbe an attraction. She received stipends for housing.
Long term, I think she’ll do well in nursing, just ensure she gets to the RN level.
Long term, get her out of NYC. What you’re seeing is not typical.
An AAS is a two year diploma degree that allows a person to sit for the NCLEX-RN. New York is tough to get an RN job and also to attend school. Wages are good though.