[Julie029]

I will be graduating from the ADN program in the spring of 2006. I will be 42 at that time. Will it be difficult to find a nursing job at that age?? Are hospitals reluctant to hire someone at this age?

[actioncat]

Originally Posted by Julie029

I will be graduating from the ADN program in the spring of 2006. I will be 42 at that time. Will it be difficult to find a nursing job at that age?? Are hospitals reluctant to hire someone at this age?

no.

[snowfreeze]

You will be welcomed in many areas of health care.

[ERNurse752]

Most places will just care that you have a license and a pulse, hehe. Good luck with your last year of school!

[MryRose]

Originally Posted by Julie029

I will be graduating from the ADN program in the spring of 2006. I will be 42 at that time. Will it be difficult to find a nursing job at that age?? Are hospitals reluctant to hire someone at this age?

I was really worried about that too.... but have been reassured that there is a need for us "oldies" too.

I'm 45 and in my last semester of pre-req's so I stil have a ways to go.

Congrats on your upcoming graduation!!!:hatparty:

Hugs!
MaryRose

[Dixielee]

Do you own your own stethescope? Can you continue to breathe regularly thru the entire shift? Can you hold your bladder for 8-12 hours? Can you survive on caffeine and chocolate?

If you answered yes to all of the above questions, hold a valid RN licence in the country of your choice, then yes, you can be employed.

I certainly hope so anyway, cause I am 10 years older than you and work as many shifts as I want to!

[caroladybelle]

Originally Posted by Julie029

I will be graduating from the ADN program in the spring of 2006. I will be 42 at that time. Will it be difficult to find a nursing job at that age?? Are hospitals reluctant to hire someone at this age?

I am 40. And I receive 5-7 offers in the mail per week...as well as 2-3 phone calls...and I am not even looking.

[Tweety]

Good luck. Dito the above 40 is not too old to get a job. You've 25 or so more good working years left, age isn't going to be a factor.

[nanna4]

Sometimes your age/life experience can work for you. I was hired 2 years ago in my present job at age 48. And now sometimes I'm asked to be relief if the supervisor goes to meetings, etc. in case employee or parent situations arise that call for a "Mom" figure...

[truern]

I sure hope so...I'll be 51 the month I graduate

Guess I need to work on the bladder control, though