How long is too long away from RN role? NP wanting to go back to RN

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Specializes in Tele/Interventional/Non-Invasive Cardiology.

I know that this probably is not going to make sense to most people. But I have been and APRN for a little over 2 years. I have decided that the stress and responsibility is not worth it for me. And I would rather return to being either a procedural RN and/or a clinic RN. I do not see myself going back to the floor.
 

I didn't leave my last APRN roll under the best circumstances through the complex with my supervising doctor, so I won't be able to get a reference there. I've been out of work since June, so I'm also concerned about that.

Also, I have been away from the bedside for a little over seven years, but I was a stress lab nurse as recently as December 2021.

Wondering what would be my likelihood to obtain an RN role? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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