Re-entry

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I have been out of nursing for 4 years now but with 10 years experience. How likely can I get a job in the field again and or what programs would I need to take? 

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Specializes in Psych, Addictions, SOL (Student of Life).

If you have kept you license active you should be able to apply in your previous specialty 

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Specializes in orthopedic/trauma, Informatics, diabetes.

they are hiring where I am, we are losing new grads to travel agencies!  Eastern NC

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Would they hire even if I haven't practiced in 4 years

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Specializes in LTC.

I took 3 years off and re entered nursing with no issues.   Good luck!!

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Hi thank you for sharing. Do you have any tips? 

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Specializes in LTC.

I just updated my resume to include my time off.   Spoke honestly to potential employers.    I was very ready to get back into working and showed appropriate enthusiasm related to returning to nursing.    

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Ah gotcha! Did they help provide you the resources like training . How hard was it for you to get back into the nursing groove again? Sorry so many questions 

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Specializes in LTC.

It's OK.I had orientation to my unit and all the things that go with that.   And as far as getting my groove back it took a couple weeks but it all click right in.   All in all the transition back in was easy.   

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Thank you! Your responses make me feel better. It's scary thinking I won't get hired anymore

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Specializes in Infusion therapy, Midline, PICC line insertion.

You may consider taking RN refresher course and then apply for a job

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