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  1. RN - return to work after 15 years!

    JustKaren2 replied to OnEaglesWings's topic in General Nursing

    OnEaglesWings, Our scenarios are almost exactly the same. I was gone from nursing for 15 years and had 10 years experience before leaving the field. I took a refresher program (also had to retake...

  2. Refresher course starts tomorrow

    JustKaren2 replied to kintexas's topic in Retired Nurses

    Thanks, Sally...you're the best! When I look back on this thread, it brings back how frightened I was (I had forgotten). For those of you considering returning, I hope you find encouragement in my...

  3. Refresher course starts tomorrow

    JustKaren2 replied to kintexas's topic in Retired Nurses

    perbd: Thanks for asking :) I am actually doing very well and I have come a long way. Perhaps I still have to look up things and ask more questions then the 'seasoned' nurses, I could still use a...

  4. Returning to bedside nursing after 9 years!

    JustKaren2 replied to Tina, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Tina, I can relate to everything you are saying (I was away from the bedside for 18 years!!! ) Your skills WILL come back to you.... Try to take every single opportunity available to practice....

  5. back into the work force questions

    JustKaren2 replied to NanikRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I think it is possible to get a hospital position ... but I would try to get "any" RN position that you can in the meantime. I am older than you , had been completely out of nursing for 15 years...

  6. HIV testing on all patients?

    JustKaren2 replied to Cathylady's topic in General Nursing

    As far as I know the testing is a voluntary thing....doing it in an E.R. is probably not the best place...but if that is where the patient feels comfortable, then that is where it shoud be, yes? And,...

  7. HIV testing on all patients?

    JustKaren2 replied to Cathylady's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know about the 'swab' test, but there is a 'rapid test' finger stick that give results in 20 minutes ... some false positives, especially with pregnant women, but the accuracy is very, very...

  8. re-entering the nursing field

    JustKaren2 replied to simirugrat's topic in Nursing Career

    I was also out for 15 years, but I did have 10 years of experience (graduated in 1984). I'm in California and had to retake boards because I had let my license expire. After passing boards (thought...

  9. Refresher course starts tomorrow

    JustKaren2 replied to kintexas's topic in Retired Nurses

    MsDiva, I am in So. Calif. I found my refresher program by going to the State Board of Nursing website and then researching the approved refresher programs until I found the one that best fit my...

  10. Refresher course starts tomorrow

    JustKaren2 replied to kintexas's topic in Retired Nurses

    Oh my goodness! A local hospital just hired me today! I cannot believe it! They actually hired me! Now I'm scared to death! I finished my refresher program in November and I already feel like I...

  11. Refresher course starts tomorrow

    JustKaren2 replied to kintexas's topic in Retired Nurses

    That is really good news that you live in Texas. I'm in California. I was told by recruiters, that if I would be willing to move to Texas, they would be able to find me a job. Luckily, I found a...

  12. Refresher course starts tomorrow

    JustKaren2 replied to kintexas's topic in Retired Nurses

    Hi Phlox: Shoes and uniforms are not that expensive. But you would also have to get malpractice insurance (about $80 per year) and I had to pay for a physical and all of my immunization titers (which...

  13. What is the normal amount of credits required for a BSN.

    JustKaren2 replied to Foley6's topic in General Nursing

    CSUSM in Cal requires 133

  14. Quit after first day of orientation!

    JustKaren2 replied to FLg8r's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my, you guys are really beating her up. Perhaps poor body mechanics played a role? Poor physical conditioning? Forewarned is forearmed. If you really want to be in direct-care nursing, work on...

  15. Is Anyone Else Having Trouble Getting Back Into Nursing After Taking Time Off?

    JustKaren2 replied to iluvdetroit's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Diane: The fact that you are still looking things up after 31 years means that you care about providing excellent patient care. You must be an outstanding

  16. Is Anyone Else Having Trouble Getting Back Into Nursing After Taking Time Off?

    JustKaren2 replied to iluvdetroit's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, I think new grads may have an easier time of it because they fit in a mold. They just don't know what to do with us "refresher nurses", i.e., training programs, etc., so our resumes get...

  17. Is Anyone Else Having Trouble Getting Back Into Nursing After Taking Time Off?

    JustKaren2 replied to iluvdetroit's topic in General Nursing

    I think perserverence and timing are the keys to finding a job in this economy and willingness to accept 'alternative' areas of nursing until the job market turns around again. I found a job after...

  18. How useful are RN refresher courses?

    JustKaren2 replied to Nuieve's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello, I am currently in the CSUSM refresher course. It actually will end up costing more than the $2500 because you have to pay for your background check and get insurance....plus the cost of the...

  19. Refresher course starts tomorrow

    JustKaren2 replied to kintexas's topic in Retired Nurses

    I'm in California, not Texas, but I started a refresher course 3 weeks ago. Background: I worked 10 years as an RN, then out for 15 years. Let my license expire, and retook boards in June and passed,...

  20. Refresher Course

    JustKaren2 replied to luv2swim's topic in Retired Nurses

    luv2swim: I just wanted to post to let you know that I have been a lot more aggressive in my job search and I am receiving more positive responses now. It is really out of my comfort zone to be so...

  21. Refresher Course

    JustKaren2 replied to luv2swim's topic in Retired Nurses

    well, it appears home health and hospice is out. They say that state law requires that I have 'recent' acute care experience and they could not risk considering me for employment. My RN license does...

  22. Refresher Course

    JustKaren2 replied to luv2swim's topic in Retired Nurses

    Are they receptive to you (in critical care) once you complete the refresher? Yes, I know...you never know what life is going to throw at you. (I graduated in 84...it doesn't FEEL like that long ago...

  23. Refresher Course

    JustKaren2 replied to luv2swim's topic in Retired Nurses

    So, you were gone from nursing for 19 years, but worked in medical supply sales. Then you became a respiratory therapist, then you did the refresher program, then you did admin, and now you're doing...

  24. Refresher Course

    JustKaren2 replied to luv2swim's topic in Retired Nurses

    Hi Sally, Thanks for the response and for the much needed encouragement and advice. Yes, I know that I can network and sell myself while doing clinicals, but there are only about 10-12 clinical days...

  25. Refresher Course

    JustKaren2 replied to luv2swim's topic in Retired Nurses

    I have applied for a 10-week refresher course with clinicals. It is really expensive at $2900, but it will be worth it if it gives me the confidence to care for patients again. I have been following...