I've been out of Nursing for a while

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I graduated from a PN program in 98. Took the NCLEX and did not pass. Life changed and I switched careers. But always wanted to get back to nursing. It's 2017 and now I have the opportunity to do it full-time. I registered for a PN Remidiation/Clinical program beginning soon. I'll take the NCLEX-PN after. I'm also prepping for an RN program (hopefully the transitional/bridge) by taking a couple of pre-requisites.

Good idea? Any advice?

My original plan was to get my CNA again and work in the field while in RN school. But I hear I can attempt the NCLEX-PN again even though it's been a few years.

Please share experiences or advice. Thank you in advance.

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Nursing has drastically changed over those two decades. Do the remedial work, pass the exam and the decide if you want to bridge.

It's not the profession that you entered

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True, thank you!!

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Before you spend all that time and money- consider whether or not you can get hired. a nineteen year gap is going to be an insurmountable hurdle I think.

You really need to go back to school.

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I would think you need more than a refresher course. So much has changed in medicine. Maybe do a traditional RN program. I also can't see employers hiring after 19 years. That's a huge difference.

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