Flesty

Hello! I'm a recent new grad (just this past Saturday!) who is currently living in Ohio. My dream job would be to work for the University of Washington Medical Center and eventually go to school there. I'm currently applying for jobs online and hoping for responses. However, I've been reading the forums here and for other states, and it seems that most out-of-state new grads don't even get looked at. How can I improve the chances that I'll be taken seriously? I haven't taken the NCLEX yet. I registered for it in Ohio, just because that seemed the safest option at the time. It'll take at least 4-6 weeks before I can take the test due to paperwork. I'm wondering if it'll improve the chances that I can get a job at UW if I change my NCLEX application to apply for licensure in Washington state? (I think this will cost me another $200, though.) I've done well in school (graduated with honors), have had lots of great clinical experiences, work currently as a tech in a High-risk OB unit, had experience as an undergraduate teaching assistant, experience doing research, working as a sexual assault volunteer, and at Planned Parenthood. How can I improve my chances of getting a job? (I'm not too picky about what area I'll go into - I'm just not interested in peds, rehab or psyc. Anything else is fair game!) Any advice is appreciated! Thanks thanks thanks in advance!