New RN

Hello All,

This is my first post so I will give a bit of my background. I just received my license as of a week ago, graduated in May 09. I have relocated in July to Texas from Ohio after getting married. I did not realize the kind of obstacles I would be hurdling when it came to finding employment in Texas. I have found the only way to apply for anything is over the internet, which is OK. Yet, I am finding it is somewhat of a pain due to every time I apply for a position I have to answer same form or questionnaire over and over if applying to the same hospital system. I did not realize even with my RN license I would still be classified as a GN and therefore jobs are still really narrowed down and hard to find. I am now getting ready do some Cold Calling tomorrow and apply to Nursing Homes due to this is where I have the majority of my experience. I have been a STNA for almost 5 years. I really wanted to find something in the hospital but this is not looking like I will find employment any time soon...UGGHH. I have been unemployed since May and with Christmas and the New Year right around corner was hoping with passing my NCLEX, I would have a bit more open up to me. However, I am not seeing this at this time. I have applied for nearly 100 job listing at mostly all hospitals in the greater DFW area. Does anyone have any secrets that I should consider? Does anyone know if I might have more luck in the Nursing Home industry? In addition, in Ohio many nursing homes had sign on bonuses and paid more than the hospitals. I am not sure where to find out this information. I really could use some help.

Thank You

Finally, an RN but still unemployed