SAHM looking to get back into nursing..questions!

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Hi nurses!

I have a question for ya! I graduated in May of 2007 and passed NCLEX in July of 2007. I got pregnant unexpectedly right when I graduated but did start my first job, on a med surg floor. Due to stress and then complications of pregnancy I left that job after only 1 month. I went on to miscarry that child but got pregnant very soon after and gave birth to a healthy baby girl! :yeah:Since then I have worked very part time in another field (couldn't cut my hours as a new grad in nursing) just to make ends meet while staying at home with my daughter. I wanted to stay at home longer with her but money is tight and I am also afraid that I won't be employable if I wait much longer (too much time will pass).

Question is.....when I start applying for jobs, do you think I should mention my leave of absence to in my cover letter or just leave it as a reason for leaving that first job?

In addition, do you feel that I now need a refresher course to re-enter nursing after being out for over a year??

And finally...do you think I even have a chance??:(

Thanks for any advice you can give me!:mad:

NewMom RN

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Call up a couple of nurse recruiters in your area and ask about refresher courses.

Of course you have a chance.

Finding that first job may take some time if you have childcare limitations to shifts you can work, and your preferences in where you are willing to work.

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You should NOT need a refresher course if you've been out just a couple of years. Refreshers are generally for people who been out for five years or more.

What you WILL need is a good orientation in an area that isn't too crazy busy.

Have you looked at what's available in your location?

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