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Applying for RN-MSN program, need advice

I was an ICU RN (with a BSN) for 5 years. 3 years ago I quit bedside nursing completely to start another career in the fitness industry (which I still plan to continue).

I was pretty burned out from the bedside, but in the last several months I've realized how much I still want to be a part of nursing, and decided to further my career in the field. I plan to apply for an MSN program in California.

But, seeing as how I haven't been practicing as an RN for the last 3 years, does anyone know if lack of current or recent RN job experience lessens the chances of being accepted for MSN programs? (I am currently looking for a bedside nursing job to get back into it and hopefully strengthen my chances of getting into grad school, but no such luck (I believe this is due to the gap of 3 years since I've been practicing)).

Any advice, especially from those who have worked in schools of Nursing, will be greatly appreciated! :)

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    Most, if not all MSN programs require you to be currently employed as an RN. My school requires current employment as an RN, but does not specify how long you must have been employed.

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