Expectations of reentry RN after 8 years

[rninbloom]

Looking for feedback of the likelihood that I could find an RN position and what suggestions "you" would have for the necessity of a refresher or just go out and apply and see what surfaces??

History:

-Went to school part-time while working full time (in unrelated field) @ age of 30 to get RN

-2 years pediatric experience at major hospital after graduation

-8 year "break" in nursing after 2 year experience

-Worked 8 years (to current) in NON health-related career.

Current MO RN licensure

Live 50 miles due south of St Louis, Missouri. Would prefer to stay out of metropolitan St Louis, if possible.

What are my chances?

[NewYorkGirl]

If you take a refresher course you can add that to your resume and you'll feel more confident about returning to the bedside... good luck!

[bill4745, RN]

I had ten years of ICU, worked in a non-medical field for eight, and had no problem finding a hospital to team me with a preceptor for six weks while I became comfortable with my abilities.