Difficulty Re-entering nursing field

[Karen3500]

Hello, I have a question about re-entering the nursing field after 3 years removed from hospital work. I've been a nurse for over 15 years, mostly in the ER. I took a job as a case manager at an insurance company for 3 years so I could have the flexibility to pick up my son for doctors appointments (he had health issues during this time). He is older and much better now. I've been trying to get back into an ER or any department for over 6 months now. The nurse recruiter I'm working with says that since I was out over 2 years, it will be impossible to get back into a hospital again. I find this hard to believe that my nursing career is essentially over. Is this true or is this the opinion of one recruiter? Thank you so much!

[popopopo]

Which hospital systems have you applied to? With so many nursing students rotating in the big names like Baylor, Parkland and THR, it's hard to get spots. It's also prime season for new fall GNS right now too. Apply broadly and you'll be ok.