camarosie

Hello everyone, I'm a nurse from Florida, I graduated from nursing school last December (2008), I took the board exam last March (2009). Thanks God I passed on my first attempt after countless hours of studying and practicing questions. I was so happy and eager to start my career as a new RN. My happiness is being shattered by the fact that I'm still unable to find a job after 8 months of searching; soon it will be a year since graduation! Would I still be considered as a new nurse after a year? (or as an "old new grad nurse")? I've been to many interviews, job fairs, I've done it all! I don't know what to do anymore it's been one rejection after another. You would think that I should get used to it by now, well I don't. It is so depressing, EVERYWHERE (all the 12 hospitals that I've applied in my county) ask for experience! How I'm supposed to become an experienced nurse if no one gives me a chance?!!! My family and friends keep telling me: "it's gonna get better". I hope it gets better I've been praying! Should I relocate? Maybe I should go back to school for my BSN? I'm so sad:cry:, frustrated, confused, and anxious. Is anyone in the same situation? Any advice? Please HELP!