Out of school and licensed since 2 009

Take a refresher course . Best wishes

I was in the same boat, 4years ago. Worked 6 years then out for 12 to stay home with my kids and also caring for my ailing parents. I was shocked that NO-ONE WOULD EVEN CONSIDER ME. I was devistated to say the least. I looked into taking an RN refresher course; did so through the University of Delaware. It was grueling, but got through it. Then did a short preceptorship through a local hospital. Then, still had some trouble. I even considered volunteering at all the local hospitals, hoping someone would see the potential. I had great experience, however.... I started getting aggressive with applying everywhere I could. Even offered to work as a nursing assistant; was told I couldn't do that; was "over qualified? I managed to get a few interviews at a local hospital ; still, reluctant to hire me!! Finally applied to a part time position at a nursing home, as a shift supervisor, which was not my first choice. I pumped up my resume and went into the interview with determination and I landed the job! Stayed at that job for 2 years, learned a lot and re-learned a lot as well. Then, I applied for a home care job, which I had always wanted to do. I got the job , easily , since I had Supervising experience now, and have been there ever since and LOVE IT. I consider my self very lucky. The nursing home job I finally got; the DON, told me that had I NOT, taken that RN refresher course, she would not of hired me. So, go take a refresher course, it may really help you get a job, finally. You may have to take a job, you don't really like , but, it could lead you to the job you really do want. Do every thing you have to do , to get interviews and sell yourself for the awesome nurse that I'm sure you are!,í ½í¸€í ½í¸€í ½í¸€. Good luck. You can do it!

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with me. I feel better now knowing that there is hope for me yet. Do you have any recommendations/ suggestions on how I can better prepare myself before starting a refresher course? I want to avoid becoming too overwhelmed.

Any suggestions that you think will help me succeed without too much stress in a refresher course?

Thank you so much.

If you took care of your dying father and are raising a child I don't think the refresher will be too challenging for you so don't sweat it.

I was licensed in 2007 but left after only a few months to raise children as well. 5 years later attempted to return. Took a refresher. Still wasn't enough with an ADN so went back for my RN-BSN on my dime. Then I was able to get a job. So it is possible. Do you have an associate's or a bachelor's?

I have an ADN. I've been thinking of returning to school for a bachelor's but I don't know what would be best. Do I take a refresher course and to try to find a job or do I forget the refresher and go for a BSN. Would you recommend online or classroom courses? Any advice is greatly appreciated