Reentering nursing workforce, soul searching, suggestions?

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Hi,

:banghead: I don't know if this got lost in cyber space or never posted so I guess I'll write it again :-(

I am reentering the nursing workforce and doing some soul searching. What do I want to be when I grow up? Should I go back for my masters (I have a BSN). Should I get certified, or just go back to the floors? I'm not sure what area I want to end up in. Are there mentoring programs out there or career counselors in nursing that can help sort things out. I guess I feel that there are almost TOO many choices to branch off into but I don't know much about them. I don't know what kind of certifications/schooling/positions etc there are. I also don't want to waste too much time getting certified or jumping into something and then finding out I don't like it. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.

love hugs and prayers

Carol

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Specializes in Critical Care, Education.

Sorry you didn't get any responses earlier. Welcome back!

You didn't indicate how long you have been "out of action"... if it has been a while, maybe you should just find a foot-in-the-door job first and see how nursing has changed before making any decisions. IMO, nursing has changed unbelieveably over the last 4 years: tons of new technology; an avalance of new 'process' requirements driven by new regulations, etc.

Good luck, keep us posted on your re-entry.

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OOps sorry, I have been off the "floors" for 11 years ...although I feel like I never left because my dad has been a chronic patient for the last 5 years in and out of ICU/med surg/rehab etc. I was last in the profession 3 years ago doing Cardiac Rehab, outpatient. I feel that I could use the refresher course, more for a confidence boost! Thanks!

love hugs and prayers

Carol

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p.s. I was in ICU/CCU/stepdown with telemetry prior to Cardiac rehab.

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