Coming Back After Burnout

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 About a year and half ago, I burned out BADLY on a travel assignment that I stayed at for 2 years (it was pretty much back to back extensions) I was frequently getting chest pains at work and constantly talking myself down from having panic attacks in the med room. I saw a full moon the night before my shift and lost it. Called the manager and told her I'm wasn't coming back. I just couldn't do it anymore.

It was so bad I wanted nothing to do with healthcare. I started working at a nearby construction company office and didn't care that all my certs and license were expiring. I've been happy to get a break from nursing but deep down I've been incredibly depressed and defeated. Not to mention that sudden decrease in pay has run all the savings dry. 

1.5 year later I feel ready to get back out there and take on an assignment so I'm renewing all my certs, and got my licenses back. I even reached out to my old recruiter. I'm not going to lie, I'm incredibly nervous about getting back in, even having second thoughts.. but I NEED that travel pay right now.

Has anyone had experience going back after burnout? (Or anyone who can give me some words of encouragement) Would love to hear some feedback from fellow nurses.

 

Xoxo,

B.A

 

 

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