Kaeayo

I am curious about the fastest way to get general CE hours.

I am grateful for all the replies. The encouragement does make me feel a bit better. The anxiety is just situational about the hiring process and how interviews may be handled, what to say, etc. I would of course never lie but was wondering if there was a possibility of some glossing, especially since it was some time ago. I have had my share of life crises in this time, but I am certain I am on the other side of those mountains. I have grown in countless ways for such a short time, and, hopefully, the influencing variables of my tardiness have been at least addressed if not totally transmuted. I miss nursing, a lot. And hope to be back soon. I figured the best mode of operation would be to mass apply and just leap in as you mentioned. There is almost something comforting about that tactic. I don't really have references though. That is another worrisome hurtle. The ones I had were from coworkers from years ago. I probably don't even have their correct numbers anymore. I don't yet know what to do about that. I was wondering if there was some sort of agency or specialty placement type service or organization that may be beneficial in my situation. Again, thank you for all the advice and kind words. It really helps. I'm always open for any more.

Any advice is welcomed and appreciated. I have extreme anxiety about applying for a job. I have about 6 years experience as an RN. 3 in PCU and 3 in ICU at the same company which is a very widespread hospital group. I was fired from this hospital in 2020 for tardiness. There are lots of factors, but it really comes down to my own fault. Soon after, I moved twice, had a hard breakup with my boyfriend of 11 years, and I moved in with my mother as she was having some health problems and it was decided that I stay with her for assistance and safety. So now it has been going on 4 years unemployed with the only work history I have being a singular place that I was fired from. I really loved working and I want to get back to it. I also am in dire need for income. I have severe anxiety about applying for how bad I will look on paper. I'm really a great nurse and excellent coworker. I'd like to know what the reality of my being hired at a hospital in ICU looks like or any position at all. Also if anyone has any tips on the whole applying to interview process or anything at all that may quell my nervousness I would be ever grateful.