She needed to update her knowledge and skills before she could return to an acute care unit. Jane didn’t realize that while she was indeed experienced, a lot had changed in the hospital setting in the eight years she’d been away. They’re taking new graduates over an experienced nurse like me.” “Why won’t anyone hire me? Recruiters won’t even return my phone calls. Needless to say, Jane was frustrated, angry, and disillusioned.”I thought there was a nursing shortage!” she said. But they told her, “No recent experience, no job.” She wanted to get back into the hospital setting, so she telephoned nurse recruiters and applied for jobs. She’s been out of the workforce for eight years looking after her sick parents and taking care of her kids. She’s worked in med/surg, telemetry, intensive care, and home care. Can this career be saved? This is an ongoing series about real nurses, real challenges, and real solutions.
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