Too late for me?

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Hi all,

I earned my BSN 20 years ago. I have about 7 years med with experience, including hospital and subacute rehab. Then I had a preemie with multiple special needs, which required 5 years of outpatient therapies. Stayed home with him. Homeschooled him for 6 years. Was recently able to secure a great RN office job, but it was not flexible enough for me to transport kiddos to activities.

My question: I've always wanted to be a Mother/Baby RN. I feel like my own complicated pregnancies and son's 45 day NICU stay taught me so much. However, I have not been a "bedside" nurse for about 13 years now. Is there any possibility of being hired, it or should I just let my dream go?

Thanks for thoughts and suggestions 😃

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If an office job is not flexible enough for you, how would a Mother/Baby position provide more flexibility?

The possibility is up to you. Apply, wherever you can .. go from there.

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Thanks for the reply! I should have mentioned that the office position is full time, with set M-F hours, which, if I had transportation for my kids to/from school and activities, would be a great fit. I was just considering trying to find a PRN or part time position until at least one of my kids can drive. There is nothing part time in my area, other than direct care jobs. Just wondered if I had a chance at actually getting a bedside job again, since I've had more of an instructional job for many years.

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Specializes in Ortho.

Why not hire you, they have to train anyone that's new to mother/baby. Is rather have a nurse who's a mother and has real life experience than a 22 yr old know it all party animal girl. My first 4 years as a nurse I didn't do bedside nursing and then got a bedside job. I'm doing great.

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Thank you. That's how I would look at it, but I haven't been in management for a long time either, and I'm sure things have changed. I have heard that it is difficult to get back into the hospital now days of you've been out of it for very long. Glad to hear you're thriving!

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Specializes in Registered Nurse.

You may want to look at the colleges near your home for a refresher course. This may help to get you back to the hospital.

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