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I graduated from a Practical Nursing program in late August, and have passed the NCLEX for my state, so I am now licensed. I can't seem to find a job, even though I had great grades in school and 11 years previous experience as a CNA/HHA. I've been offered jobs as a CNA and as a HHA (home health aide) but have been told "we're not hiring inexperienced nurses" too many times ot count. I've even applied at the county prison who is in desperate need of nurses, and haven't heard back yet. I have what I believe is a great resume, explaining my new nurse status, as well as my previous history in nursing. I know a lot of LPNs are graduated in my area at an alarming rate, but only dream of working as a med nurse in a nursing home (which are plentiful around here). I'm worried I might have been getting a bad reference from a previous employer, so I've removed that employer for recent applications (such as the prison), and still nothing. Ideas?

I'd go with the first style, because I own the second style and know they are very comfortable at first, but quickly wear out, causing sore feet. They also seem to have the leather flake off, and that's not welcomed in nursing school. Something else to consider: the first style (what I typically wear now) help keep my pantlegs from dragging on the floor, which is a huge no-no. The second pair have less of a sole and when worn, my pantlegs dragged on the floor. Just a thought.