krisr101

I feel your pain! I know this is old but am hoping you had a positive outcome (?) that would give me some hope. I graduated with my Associates in May 2014. I went straight into my RN-BSN program and moved to northern Florida (due to my husband's career). As part of my school's BSN program, I needed my RN to complete a capstone. I passed my NCLEX in 75 questions in June 2014. While getting my BSN, I applied for many hospitals but no one would hire me without a BSN. I matriculated with a BSN on January 2nd. Now, I have the BSN they want but no experience. I am currently applying for a renewal of my license (expires in April 2016). I'm no longer a "new grad." Baptist Health (the largest in our area) requires that new grads in their program have their RN for less than 12 months. Without experience, one must go through their new grad program in order to work for their hospitals. I keep applying for all types of jobs but no one will give me a shot. I graduated summa cum laude but all that work seems to be for naught. At this point, I will do anything (PCT, MA, RN (a dream!), phlebotomy (I have my license), etc.). After 1-1/2 years of applying for jobs in the Florida area, I still have had no responses. It is discouraging. Any ideas?