Returning to nursing after long break

U.S.A. Florida

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I am returning to nursing after a 8 year break and have some questions for anyone that has done the same. I am looking for any insights on the best way for an experienced nurse that has been out of the game for many years to approach job hunting.

My RN license will be active again once I have completed an approved BON refresher/remedial course. I haven't worked as a nurse in over 8 years, will I be treated as a "new or graduate" nurse when applying for jobs even though I have 10 years of critical care experience?

Thanks in advance for your thoughts.

I have not been at the bedside in 3 years, I am now told that my recent experience is no longer recent. I am hoping that the refresher will qualify as recent clinical experience. Otherwise career is over

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