Should I re-enter nursing?

stressgal, RN · Nov 18, 2008

The great thing about nursing is that it offers so many different options. Sit down and make a list of pros and cons and formulate your decision from there. Only you know what you want to do.

Elvish, BSN, DNP, RN, NP · Nov 18, 2008

Moved into General Nursing Discussion for more responses. :)

Keepstanding, ASN, RN · Nov 18, 2008

definitely take a refresher course. i bet that will get you feeling more confident. things reallly change a lot in the medical profession in a short time. good luck with your re-newed profession !

praiser :heartbeat

jjjoy, LPN · Nov 18, 2008

If you want to return to nursing, you can do it one way or another, but do you want to?

So I'll turn this back over to you...

What kind of nursing did you do before? How did you like that? Are you thinking of looking for something similar that? Do you know what kind of nursing opportunities are available where you live?

dmp135 · Nov 18, 2008

Do you/did you like nursing? Did you miss it?

You certainly can go back. You do not say how long you were a RN before but you will most likely be mandated to take a refresher anyway and should anyway for your own peace of mind.

The "should you" part comes down to the family and how they fit into the hours etc

I look at it this way. You have nothing to lose besides the $$$ for the refresher course. What's the worst that happens, you decide you hate it and leave again. :wink2: One way or the other, you won't have to wonder.

I've been a RN for 28 yrs and left for several years due to a latex allergy. I returned 2.5 yrs ago when things were latex safe. I did not have to take a refresher as they felt a strong orientation would suffice. Truth be known, not all that much changed in the basics and it took little time to catch up on meds and equipment.

Good luck.