Wow, thank you for sharing that terrible experience. That is no way for someone to be treated. That Nurse should be reprimanded, because she obviously has done that many times before!!! Shame on her!
I live in Houston Texas where there is a huge Medical Center and hospitals everywhere and I for one can tell you that currently it is very competitive. Most hospitals prefer to hire those with a BSN or ADN or with a bachelor's degree in another field...