premnurse

I have 25 years at the hospital. Out for the last 8 due to illness. Missing the NICU, preemie withdrawal alert! I am desperate to get back, it is my passion, my hobby. I am in Ontario and overwhelmed with info about reinstatement. Nothing clearly states 'step 1: contact____' then 'step 2: arrange for ___' Can anyone PLEASE help me sort this out? How do I begin the process to go back? Who do I talk to, write to, email? How did you find out what conditions you had to meet to go back? Do I have to do a refresher course, clinical hours? Any guidance and/or shared experiences would be SO appreciated. This is very emotional for me, it is tough. I am afraid of being told 'no you cannot come back it is too late'. NOPE! Gotta think positive! Nurses are amazing gentle souls but tough as nails, filled with courage, fiercely protective, have sick humour and are highly intelligent! Remember to remind yourselves of that and compliment a deserving co-worker and make them smile :)

I am in the same situation. I hope you see this reply. Please tell me how you figured out the very first steps to reinstate as I am overwhelmed by unclear info. Who did you contact for direction, who tells you exactly what is expected for you to reinstate? Hope things went well for you!

I have been non-registered for 8 years due to illness. I now want to become a practicing RN in Ontario again. Can anyone help guide me through the first steps. I find there is so little info on this process. There is a ton of pages to read through but none of them clearly state the steps to begin, please help!