Re-entry RNs

Hello fellow Professionals,

I have been out of Registered Nursing for 6 years and allowed my license to lapse. Currently in the process of re-entry (apps at present and trying to scrape money up to pay for re-education). I need input from you all on any resources you might know of for re-entry nurses (education, financial, grants, etc)

My specialty was Geriatrics/End of Life/Pain Management/Wound Care. I had advanced to DON of a small hospital/Nursing home when career burn out and life issues peaked. Personally re-educating myself at this time, prior to online course work. I also need to arrange my own clinical practice.

So far, most of what I get from the Nursing world in the area is something like "that's nice, contact us when you have your license fully re-instated". I continually hear that the nursing shortage is critical and everyone is desperate for us to get back into play, but i havent heard of anyone doing anything positive to work with and support the re-entry nurse (RN).

Can anyone steer me in the right direction?