Return to Nursing??

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So it's 12:30am and I'm sitting at home looking for Nursing Jobs. My problem is that it has been 7 years since I've worked because I was blessed to be able to stay home and raise my 4 kids. And while I'm looking up jobs, I'm distressed and wondering if it's worth it. Will someone hire me? Any tips, success stories, fails? I worked only 4 years med surg prior to leaving. I've only done my ceu's online and I left before they started all the EMR. Should I just apply to Wal-Mart?

There are nursing refresher courses available and some hospitals offer re-entry classes.

Maybe try those avenues first. It can't hurt, and the pay is better than Walmart.

Specializes in NICU, ICU, PICU, Academia.

You might also look at private duty home care. After my SAHM hiatus- I was welcomed back there and eventually got back into the hospital environment. Peds private duty is especially welcoming as there is a huge need. The pay kinda sucks- but that may not be a factor for you right now.

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Specializes in Pedi.
You might also look at private duty home care. After my SAHM hiatus- I was welcomed back there and eventually got back into the hospital environment. Peds private duty is especially welcoming as there is a huge need. The pay kinda sucks- but that may not be a factor for you right now.

This is my suggestion as well. In my experience these agencies will hire pretty much anyone with a pulse and a nursing license.

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