Success Returning to Nursing

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I am currently in the process of reactivating my license which I let expire 5 years ago. I graduated from nursing school when I was 19, got my license, and then accepted a position in a long term care facility. Well I didn't last long in this environment. I felt overwhelmed and just not ready for a nursing career. I'm now 36 and wanting to return to nursing after all these years. I truly enjoy a medical environment but I'm concerned about how easy it will be to get back into the career. Has anyone else ever been in a similar situation and made a successful transition back into nursing?

Specializes in dialysis, OR.

I forgot to mention they do travel to different states as well.

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Thanks sgam... Maybe I should consider a refresher course... guess it couldn't hurt. It would probably make me feel a little more confident as well. I will definitely check it out. Thanks again. Let me know how things go & when you land your dream nursing job! :)

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By the way, I just noticed you & are the same age... that's neat... lol

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Specializes in dialysis, OR.

ok, you too. :D

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Hi everyone! I am very interested in reading everyone's success in reentering nursing. I grad fr a canadian RN diploma program in 1993. I only practiced 3 yrs in NY before becoming a stay at mom. At the ripe old age of 41 I am now trying to decide what to do with my life. My brief 3 yrs of nsg were not a great experience but I now wonder if my maturity will make it any easier. I don't want to spend time and money to once again leave the field.

So I ask........any CDN nurses here in Texas that need a refresher?

Anyone know the job market for "mature" newbies?

Anyone know if they hire RN's with only a diploma bckgrnd?

Thanks everyone.........appreciate all info!!

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