Return to Nursing

There are a number of reasons why people step away from the workforce for a period of time before seeking reentry, whether it’s family obligations, going back to school, taking a sabbatical, or something else. If you’re considering a return to nursing, we can help make that transition a bit easier.

Obviously, your reentry path will be determined by how long you’ve been away. No matter if you’re returning to nursing after a career break that lasted five, 10, or 20 years, we’ll help you figure out what requirements you need to take care of in your state before you can reach for your scrubs. This includes minor things like tweaking your resume, plus more involved process like reactivating your license.

As you know, nursing is ever-changing in order to keep pace with the developments in medicine and technology. To hit the ground running, you can pursue a number of refresher courses to update your skills and competencies. Doing this can help you not only provide better care but also demonstrate your dedication to employers. Learn the types of courses that can put you ahead of the competition.

A great way to return to nursing is through per diem work, which can be more manageable when you’re first reentering the workforce. The practical advice in this section can show you more ways to get back to your nursing roots.