JPHeeler

I agree with Edie. Also, think (don't write) about why the error happened and how to prevent it in the future. Take classes based on your self reflection. It may not be all about medication error. Time management? Pharmacology? ADHD? Dyslexic? Critical thinking? If you are questioned, answer only the question and don't fill in uncomforable silences. I'm assuming you don't have to worry about any patient law suit? What is the statute of limitations where it happened? Just because you get an attorney doesnt mean you don't have to do your own research and stay diligent. But your license is worth it, and the faster, the better, the attorney may be able to stop it from ever reaching the BON. If you get an option to get your job back, take it, even for a short time until you can quit on your own terms, it most likely will look better for you.

Congrats!!

This was me three years ago. I wanted to go back to a cart from a Unit Manager and I got walked out of the building. I was working 7 days a week, going in to mix TPN after hours, etc. I now work at a hospital on a PCU Unit and am extremely happy. I worked many jobs in and out of medical, and for me, I always end up in management because of my personality, so be aware you may end up in management. Also, most hospitals are going to pay less per hour. Make sure you can live on it and that you aren't asking for a pay rate they won't consider (night shift pay differential and PTO earnings will help that). I was offered positions for the first three jobs I applied for. There are many rehab facilities who want RNs for direct patient care, you could try them, some are affiliated with a hospital. I think you're probably too qualified. A lot of hospitals are getting nurses straight from school so they are a blank slate. My advice: If you can, agree to one year in night shift. Honestly, it would be better for you, and let your interviewer know you are aware you will need to adjust, but your resume proves you are a quick study. Network. I happened to know the House Supervisor in the hospital of my choice. He made one call, the director of the unit called me within 10 minutes and that's the job I took. Your old SNF has the person who coordinates with hospital case managers to get admissions to the SNF. See if that person can recommend you to the hospital case manager--they intimately know the management of hospital units. During interviews and on your resume, focus on a desire to continue learning. Let's face it, there is a finite amount of active learning and different roles in a SNF. If all that fails, take a RN refresher that has clinicals and you can probably get into the hospital where you took clinicals. Networking is your best option. You know a doctor who has privileges, people through your children's activities who know what kind of person you are, etc Some nursing schools are heavily recruited by certain hospitals, find an entry that way, by taking one course and getting to know some students or instructors, etc. I hadn't worked in a hospital for 20 years and I'm 61 years old. It's doable!