Long career break

Hi all,

I stepped away from nursing in 2023 after feeling burnt out and started re-evaluating if I wanted to stay in the career all together.

I decided to go back for my masters to be a therapist as I want to continue helping others but in a different way.

I am currently in my second year but have a long road to go for my goal of starting a private practice.

My hope is to get a part time or per diem nursing job to lessen the financial burden while I pursue this new path.

My questions-

• How realistic is it for me to get a part time or per diem nursing job since I’ve been away since 2023?
• Has anyone took a few years off and then got back into it?
• Are certain specialities easier to get into after time off?
• Any input on how to market myself to get back into it?

My background: 10 years within women’s and children’s health (mother baby, NICU, peds) inpatient and outpatient settings

Thanks in advance!