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I have not heard yet but have decided to enroll in the Columbus State University online RN to BSN program here in GA. I will start in March 2018, next month. I am thinking your will hear from UNG very soon because I got admissions emails again etc about a week and a half ago.

What exactly do you do for an insurance company? Sounds interesting. I also have been holding on to my insurance license just in case I need it but then again I might not. My RN might be enough.

RN-BSN will be 3 semesters Fall 2018-Aug 2018. It will be great that you are going into the BSN from the start!

I have applied for the RN-BSN program Fall 2018 and am waiting for acceptance into the program. Are you applying as you said for the BSN starting into nursing program, not the RN to BSN?

You should be so proud to have come this far! Things happen and situations get in the way, no worries, now you can go for it. You will be glad you did! Never give up on your dream! Nursing is a profession like no other I have know. Love it!

I would love to head to Texas and help out as an RN licensed in GA. I filled out an application through the American Red Cross found on the ANA website. I will look at Fastaff recuiter site as well. Thanks.

I am now a licensed RN with the state of Georgia, Yay! My hard work has paid off and I am so thankful for all the helpful comments. Now it's time to get to work, continue studying and see where I can find a place as an RN. Currently studying for ACLS cert :)

Update: I am currently almost finished with the last requirement, 160 clinical hours) of getting my license renewed by the state board. I have had the privilege of doing my clinicals with an exceptional Preceptor RN in the Emergency Observation unit of a level III trauma hospital and love it! I am making up for lack of experience and time by power studying drugs, protocols, patient safety and documenting after every shift and off days. Thank you all for your help,comments and honest opinions!

Last Assessment for discharge brought you some excitement!

I've tried Alegrias and Danskos and my feet and legs feel pretty good at end of a shift but my favorite shoes are my tennis court shoes (Ascics) and a great pair of compression stockings.

EmpowerRN.com website has some great study tips. There are so many other great RN student websites and Youtube vlogs.

Thank you all for your great information and advice. I have contacted my board and I will not have to take the NCLEX again. I hung up the phone with tears of joy and can't wait to turn in my paperwork needed for a temporary license while beginning an rn re-entry program. I feel like I still have a lot to offer and am always open to learning. Looking forward to rolling my sleeves up and getting started.

I worked my first year in cardiology then the next 3 as a school nurse.

I'm a registered dental hygienist since 1987 who finally got to go back for my RN license at age 40. Because I had so many other things going on as well as our own family business, I got distracted and forgot to renew my RN license. I was devastated. I still work as an RDH prn but my heart wants to be in nursing. I know that I will have to start at the bottom not to mention an 8-12 non paying week refresher course while getting my license back in order with my state board. My friends and family mostly say I'm crazy for going back at 52, starting back at the bottom and giving up my free time. When I follow my heart, going back to work as an RN with all the bedside work that goes with it is what I truly want to do. Maybe I'm missing a more logical side to my decision. I know nursing is hard work and tiring dedication. I always give 100% in everything I do. I also want to go back and finally finish a bsn or any health science degree. Any thoughts and advice appreciated. Thank you.

geogdan Have you reinstated your license since 2013, was your license lapsed or expired as in you had to take the board over. Just wondering because it had happened to me as well.