Current status: re-entry nursing in FL

[PhDRN]

I have just passed NCLEX to reinstate my license in California (state of original license). I have been out of clinical practice for 20 years. I have a PhD in Psychology with an emphasis in Organizational Behavior and have done work in organizational development, leadership development, and talent management as a consultant in many industries. I realized that I felt most at home in healthcare settings and now want to combine nursing and psychology, ultimately in a management/leadership role. However, I think I would be better at it if I got back into clinical nursing for awhile to know what nurses (and hospitals) are experiencing now. Clinically, Hospice and Psych/Mental Health would be the best fits with my background. I have heard that Florida still has a nursing shortage and have heard of re-entry RNs being hired (but not sure how current that info is). Any suggestions on

1) a hospital or healthcare system that is still hiring and 'retooling' re-entry nurses.

OR

2) a healthcare system that would be interested in someone with my background, for a future leadership role, and would be willling to help me get my clinical skills back in shape?

Any suggestions, leads, much appreciated.

[FLmomof5]

Where in FL?

[PhDRN]

I'm open. I have friends near Tallahassee, others in Daytona Beach, others in Tampa/Clearwater....it's lovely further south on the Gulf Coast too. I figure I'll get my foot in the door and things will evolve accordingly. Thanks for your interest.

[Florida Native, BSN]

You might check with Flagler in St. Augustine. I believe they have a current opening in psych. St.Augustine is a nice area. Flagler only hires BSN nurses for most positions so your education would likely fit in with their philosophy. Another option to improve you chances of hire would be to take a clinical refresher. There is a company (Capscare) in Lake Worth that offers clinical refreshers. Good luck.

[bluemartian, BSN]

If you here anything in So Fla, please let us know...