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Feb 08, 2008 12:57 PM

Returning Nurse

by 1plus3

Hi. I am brand-new to this forum and this is my first post. Here is my nursing career history. Telemetry for 1 yr and Pediatric/Med Surgical for 6 mo. I also worked part time at a Pediatrician's office. All of my experience took place over 7 years ago before I became pregnant with triplets. Now that my singleton is 8 and triplets are 6, I am ready to re-enter the nursing. My question is HOW? and Where to begin?

I would like to use my experience as a multiple mom and nursing in my new career path. My triplets were born at 29 weeks so I have been there through the NICU phase. I think I may enjoy NICU nursing now or Maternal-Child nursing.

I need some advice as to how to go about this. Should I start with a refresher course and try to get into a hospital in the nursery or NICU? Other factors to consider are I have 4 children to think about for after-school babysitting and activities so its' hard for me to commit to any long-term full time orientation or training. I think I may like home-health nursing to accomodate my schedule.

I am so confused. Thanks for any input...


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from Tweety
Old Feb 09, 2008, 07:32 AM

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Do you have an active nursing license? I would check with the BON in your state first to see if a referesher course is mandatory. Otherwise look for a job that is going to provide the orientation you need, something similar to a new grad since your experience is very limited. This would be very difficult to find unless you can find a way to commit to the orientation process. Orientation is an expensive propoposition for an employer and if you want a proper orientation, you're going to have to find a way to commit at least to the orientation they require.

Many, nurses have nursing careers with young children and everyone seems to find something that works for them. Good luck!
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from Sabby_NC
Old Feb 09, 2008, 07:35 AM

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Just wanted to say hi and wish you well in your new path, what ever way you choose to go.
Tweety always gives great advice
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from HealthyRN
Old Feb 12, 2008, 12:10 PM

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Even if it isn't required in your state, a refresher course would be a good idea. It shows initiative and employers may be more willing to invest in your orientation. Good luck!
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