Full time jobs hard to find ?

[Anotherdegree4me]

I am applying to an accelerated program. I’m in my 50s.
will I have a hard time finding a full time position with benefits?
I hear hospitals are cutting back and a lot of nurses are per diem.

[Silver_Rik, ASN, RN]

I graduated last December at 52 and got an interview and offer from the first job I applied to - full time with great benefits and schedule. I think all of my class got jobs, many before graduation.

- great orientation / internship program

- I worked as a nurse aide through school. In LTC and psych. It meant a pay cut, and I am very blessed to have a wife with a great job.

- I used prior experience outside healthcare, including operating my own business for 16 years, to advantage. This may or may not be a positive depending on who interviews you.

- it's at a large (900+ bed) academic medical center

This was December / January and I started mid February

Since Covid19

- raises promised earlier this year, canceled

- 403b match, cut in half

- hiring freeze

- furloughs

Some of this is easing and no increases in our insurance premiums; but the pay freeze and cut in retirement contribution will be for a year (at least.)

For the next several years I am concerned that we will see pressure on wages with reduced or canceled raises. Otherwise, I'm very glad to be where I am and feel I absolutely made the right decision to go to become an RN.

[Anotherdegree4me]

Thanks for the feedback. It's a little discouraging reading all the negative comments. You may be too new to experience the frustration others have posted, but it's good to see a new grad have a positive experience getting hired.

I am able to relocate if needed, so that's good and preferable. I'd love to get out of where I am, just too expensive.
I do worry about putting up with all the BS from administration from what I'm reading.

[Anotherdegree4me]

On 5/26/2020 at 1:08 PM, Silver_Rik said:

I graduated last December at 52 and got an interview and offer from the first job I applied to - full time with great benefits and schedule. I think all of my class got jobs, many before graduation.

- great orientation / internship program

- I worked as a nurse aide through school. In LTC and psych. It meant a pay cut, and I am very blessed to have a wife with a great job.

- I used prior experience outside healthcare, including operating my own business for 16 years, to advantage. This may or may not be a positive depending on who interviews you.

- it's at a large (900+ bed) academic medical center

This was December / January and I started mid February

Since Covid19

- raises promised earlier this year, canceled

- 403b match, cut in half

- hiring freeze

- furloughs

Some of this is easing and no increases in our insurance premiums; but the pay freeze and cut in retirement contribution will be for a year (at least.)

For the next several years I am concerned that we will see pressure on wages with reduced or canceled raises. Otherwise, I'm very glad to be where I am and feel I absolutely made the right decision to go to become an RN.

Just curious as to where you are located.
Right now where I live there is a big university hospital. I'm not looking to stay around here though. MY goal is to go to a better cost of living area