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I just have to say that you are coming from a very negative angle. First of all, you should apply to area hospitals in search of ANY job. In all likelihood, they will pay for your education if you sign a contract. I did this over a year ago and am lined up to attend NVCC in the Fall. I will only pay for my first semester out of pocket and then get reimbursed which will cover my following semesters. Additionally, my hospital makes scholarships available to us and offers a 2 year fellowship program following licensing. As long as I continue to do my job well, I am guaranteed a position at the hospital. Yes, it is difficult coming from the outside because you haven't demonstrated a passion for healthcare and you have no experience outside of your clinicals. If you don't get involved, you can't prove yourself to anyone and hospitals are filled with EMT's and nursing assistants that are applying to nursing school and have shown their dedication and commitment to healthcare via blood, sweat and tears. Believe me, once you are in a position in a hospital, you will be inundated with positive reinforcement and be introduced to many people that want to help you any way they can. After all, it only benefits us to have quality people on our teams. You can do it so start today!