God Morning,
#1 sounds like you have put a lot of work into your self and you truly believe in your self. Way to go!!!!!!!!!!
What kind of courses do they want you to have?
Did you try pool positions prior to full time? I have seen people get back into nursing that way.
From recent news of the weather, sounds like there may be prn or pool positions open in Florida. You may have to get your foot in the door to prove your self, which I am sure you will!!!! Good luck!!!!!