I’m still waiting to find out if I’m going back to work or not. I’ve been going through the very slow process of returning to work after a long medical leave since January! I can’t believe how long it’s been taking and that I’m still not back to work.
I think that it will only be a little while longer and I’ll be back to work in the hospital. All I want to do is get back to my nursing job. A couple of months ago, when I thought things were progressing much faster I got out all of my old uniforms and cleaned them and got them ready to use. I also started shopping for some new uniforms. I founds some cute baby phat scrub tops that will look great with some scrub pants that I already have, but I haven’t purchased them yet because I’m waiting to find out how much longer it will be before I begin working.
I’m sure most people haven’t been in my situation where they’ve been off work for more than five years due to an illness and then are trying to return to their job, but it just seems to take forever! I have to convince everyone I’m healthy enough to work again.
Hi Tricia,
Making a return to nursing job after 5 years is really a tough thing. But these days there are a lot of preparatory courses that helps the nurses who are returning to job after a long gap..Hope that such type of course would help you in getting back to work.
It is really hard to return to work especially if it’s been so long but I know you can make it. Just do what you usually do before and everything will be fine. I’m also excited for your return to your work and I’m sure you’re excited as well.
You will be fine as Paul says just do what you usually did – your workmates will advise you of any major changes in procudure whilst you where away – I think the main thing is to relax & stay positive.
Good Luck 🙂