Finding that first job

Hey everybody, just passed my CNA state exam last weekend, and now begins the search for the elusive first job. I am making a career change into nursing, so i already am in a decent position now, just not where i want to be. The nursing school i am looking at attending only has the core classes offered during normal daytime hours, so i would need to find an overnight position (11-7) to be able to work and attend school full time (not working is not an option due to financial obligations). So anyway my question is this....What is the best way to find that first job? I have been responding to ad's online, etc...but your resume just seems to fly into this huge hospital or health system database and gets lots amongst the masses. Should i just take a day off work and drive around to local hospitals handing out my resume? Should i call and ask for a nursing recruiter? Any advice on finding that first position in this new career field would be much appreciated. Thanks!