Norcal RN new grad, will I ever find a job?

[danirnhopeful]

I graduated in May with my ADN, took the NCLEX in July and immediately applied to universities and started my BSN. I have applied to 40 positions so far and have been rejected from roughly 30-34 of them.

I feel extremely discouraged. I just renewed my BLS, I have ACLS and PALS and I graduated from an extremely reputable school. I acquired letters of recommendation and have written cover letters.

I realize I've only been at the job search for a little over a month, but the sinking feeling that I may be unemployed for a lot longer is really getting to me.

Currently i work as a CNA in a SNF. I have worked in the field for 6-7 years roughly. I am trying to network, but it's been more challenging than I thought it would be as my connections havent panned out to be fruitful and have all but completely fallen through.

[Nurse SMS, MSN, RN]

Where are you applying? California is the toughest market in the nation. Have you applied as a nurse where you already work as a CNA? What about other positions that are not acute care? Your ASN leaves you at a disadvantage for getting into a hospital residency, unfortunately.