Just want to be a nurse again

[justarn]

Hi,

My name is karen and i live in WA state. I graduated with my asn in 1990 and worked in the maternal child area since then that is until 2 years ago. I injured my back working in labor and delivery and haven't been able to find a job since. Not only do i have the injury but 10 years ago I was on probation with my nursing license for one year. The board of nursing made me fill out supervisor reports for 3months at a time and completed them after one year. Now this is part of any inquirery into my license. I have had a clear and unrestricted license for 8 years. I was also actively employed during all this time except for this last 2 years. I have always wanted to be a nurse since i was a child. I haven't been able to find employment in any area of nursing. I have had many interviews but noone has wanted me. I am at my end, and other than jumping off a bridge does any one have any ideas that my help me?

[Tweety, BSN, RN]

Good luck to you. You might post this question on the General Nurses board. This board is for introductions and doesn't get much traffic.

Welcome.

[suebird3]

Welcome to allnurses.com!

Suebird :)

[glenwood]

You probably live in a not very populated area. Consider moving if you want to get back into nursing. If you have a small job pool your chance of a job offer is smaller. Their really is a nursing shortage in the urban areas of the US. Also consider going back to school.