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  1. Feb 1 by
    Hi there! I also haven't worked since 2001 because of family issues. I have two boys with autism and raising them has taken all my time. I got my BSN back in 1996 and worked for two years in endoscopy before deciding on my hiatus. They are now 12 and 13 years old and I felt it was time to go back to work hopefully part time and help pay for some of their services. I live in Southern CA and took a refresher course here. Did very well and the nurses that precepted me for clinicals even gave me references for my job hunt but so far no luck. Unfortunately I live in a nurse saturated area and no one wants to hire RN's with gaps in their career. It has been very frustrating but I'm still looking. It really depends on what area you live in. Other graduates from the refresher course who live farther away have been able to find jobs. I also totally understand where you are coming from about not wanting to take any time away from your son. That's what I am wrestling with now as I know they still need me and working full time may not be a good option. Best of luck with your decision's and I hope all goes well. Take care!
  2. Feb 1 by
    Thank you so much Testify and Shar for sharing your stories with me. So much of what you have said sounds just like how I feel.
    Testify, I've thought of asking my supervisor at the home health agency I work for if there would be a job for me if I got my license back. Guess I'm just scared to ask, as that would mean actually saying it out loud.
    I think if it came down to it my current supervisor would give me a good reference as would the nurse who takes care of my patient. She and I have gotten to know one another really well and she has encouraged me to get my license back. She is with a different agency.
    I think I'm scared and do not want to ruin things here at home. I don't really have to work. I just want to. It did me a lot of good to read your stories.

    Shar, good luck finding a job. I'm sure something will come along for you soon.
  3. Feb 23 by
    Quote from Shar88
    Hi there! I also haven't worked since 2001 because of family issues. I have two boys with autism and raising them has taken all my time. I got my BSN back in 1996 and worked for two years in endoscopy before deciding on my hiatus. They are now 12 and 13 years old and I felt it was time to go back to work hopefully part time and help pay for some of their services. I live in Southern CA and took a refresher course here. Did very well and the nurses that precepted me for clinicals even gave me references for my job hunt but so far no luck. Unfortunately I live in a nurse saturated area and no one wants to hire RN's with gaps in their career. It has been very frustrating but I'm still looking. It really depends on what area you live in. Other graduates from the refresher course who live farther away have been able to find jobs. I also totally understand where you are coming from about not wanting to take any time away from your son. That's what I am wrestling with now as I know they still need me and working full time may not be a good option. Best of luck with your decision's and I hope all goes well. Take care!
    Shar, what refresher course did you take? I am looking into a few.