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@MEINstudent thank you for the encouragement and tips! I will stay optimistic. I've definitely gained a sense of humor and some new skills as a mom, that's for sure ?

@orro, BSN, RN: thank you! It's nice to know I'm not alone. I have actually been thinking about a few certifications I am interested in today. Great idea! Good luck to you in your job search! ?

Thank you for your responses, @not.done.yet and @LovingLife123. I will apply to a bunch of positions, but I think you are right that I will end up back on a similar floor to what I was on before--which I am ok with!!

Hi, Have any of you taken time off when you were a new RN to raise kids and then got back to nursing a year or more later without encountering too many obstacles to land a position? I graduated in 2017 with my BSN. I worked on a med/surg unit for only 6 months before I had a baby. I would have gone back following baby, but I was living far from family so no help, realized real fast that childrearing is HARD so wanted to focus on that, AND my husband was being relocated 6 months later anyway. We are now living in our new state and I have maintained my license, but have not worked in over a year. I am feeling more confident as a mom and would like to get back to nursing. My question is: with my little experience, am I screwed? Friends have told me I may have to start over as a "new grad" (ugh I was just about to make it off nights!), which makes sense as I feel like I forget a ton (but I'm sure a lot comes back fast). That said, when I look at job postings, most new grad residencies say you can only apply if you graduated within 6-12 months. So I don't fit that criteria. I haven't applied anywhere yet, and the worst that happens when I submit applications is I don't hear back so I should just go for it and apply to any positions that interest me, but I was wondering if any of you have been in this position. I worked very hard in school and professionally so I would hate to throw that away. Thanks for any wisdom you can share!