Anyone pushing 50 and a recent grad??

[TCooper]

I'm almost 44 and halfway through my prereqs with long way to go. My question is: are employers willing to hire an older grad? I'm enjoying my classes and love the challenge, but want to be realistic about employability.

And then once you're in, what's it like???? I know all about the 'maturity' and 'wisdom' us older nurses bring to the table (:roll haha), but how is it, really?

Thanks for any replies!!

[JoAnna McNurse]

I am 57 and just graduated in August from an Accelerated, 2nd Degree program. I started my first job on an oncology unit. Boy is it tough. I so agree wtih all of you that caring for 4 or 5 patients is going to be a real challenge. I'm struggling with 1 or 2.