Graduated 2 Years Ago, but Just Passed NCLEX RN. What now?

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I just wanted to ask the advice of people here: I graduated from a BSN program, with honors, in May 2013. I was employed for a couple months in a graduate nurse program until I failed the NCLEX. Then, I worked as a tech for a year before being let go for not passing my boards (the reasons for which were many, but included personal-life issues--a failed relationship and a death in the family).

Anyway, it has now been nearly a year since I've worked in health care at all, and I haven't worked as a nurse since August 2013. I love working in health care; it's my passion, and I want to make it my life's work more than anything. Today in the mail, after my 4th attempt at the NCLEX, I received the letter saying I'd passed from my state board of nursing.

So, now that I'm FINALLY an RN, 2 years after graduating, what should I do now? Should I apply for graduate-nurse programs at hospitals again? Would they be willing to take someone like me? Someone who's rusty and might need some additional training in the beginning? How should I approach this situation with regard to applying and interviewing for jobs? Does anyone have any advice to pass along? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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