Getting back into nursing.

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Hi all!

I am an RN in Fl. Two years ago I had a baby who ended up in NICU for four months and I left my job with the Florida Dept of Health to take care of him and I've been home ever since. I have my ADN and have recently returned to school for my BSN and to hopefully go on for my NP.

I am wanting to go back to work PRN somewhere to get back into the swing and to have something to put on my resume for grad school when I get there. Is it possible to be hired after a two year hiatus? Any advice for me getting back into it?

Thanks :)

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Specializes in L&D.

I was but in the same speciality I did before (L&D/mother baby)

Good luck!

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Specializes in Infection Prevention, Public Health.

How many years of nursing experience did you have before your hiatus? If you had at least a year of experience I don't think a 2 year break is a big deal at all. Your skills are pretty current.

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Yeah I did a year med surg and then 3 in community health.

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Specializes in critical care, ER,ICU, CVSURG, CCU.

You should be fine,

best wishes

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Thanks for the encouragement :)

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

I moved your post to retired/inactive nurses as there are several posters here that have been down the same road. Best wishes.

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How many years of nursing experience did you have before your hiatus? If you had at least a year of experience I don't think a 2 year break is a big deal at all. Your skills are pretty current.

I second this! I hope your baby is doing well . Best wishes! :up:

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