Many people have lost their jobs and their health insurances. Hospitals are losing money because the ER's cannot turn away anyone who come to the ER's--including those are uninsured. To make the matter worst, California is relying on the tax payers for revenues and those tax payers are losing their jobs as well; so there is a freeze on hiring! You will be graduating in 2 years and the economy is about to turn around; some economists are referring this as a U-turn. Let's see the jobs lost this month and next month. I can tell whether you will have a good chance to get a job when you finish your BSN. In the mean time, keep studying and keep your fingers crossed! Good luck.