If you have an opportunity to learn a new skill or work on a project at work, take it. Education and knowledge will empower you. Spend Time in The Library. Get to know your public and university libraries. Universities that offer degree programs for nurses will have an extensive selection of nursing periodicals.
Many libraries also offer free classes on job hunting and computer skills.
You can even gain free access to the Internet at most libraries today along with instruction and assistance on how to do so. Motivated people work very hard at getting and staying that way. Listen to motivational tapes and read motivational books. Talk to successful people. Ask them what they do to stay motivated.