Nursing programs are definitely competitive right now, both accelerated and two-year programs often have waiting lists. I had high grades but that was essentially the only thing that was working for...
kukula you're quite right about it being who you know. I've finally landed an interview in the hospital I want to work at by networking with a couple friends who know some of the hiring managers....
I can sympathize with this too. Though I haven't been searching as long as you I've only had one interview for a position since graduation and unfortunately it was too far away to really be feasible....