How marketable are you.....

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Specializes in Pedi, LTC.

How marketable are you as a new ADN, just out of school at the age of 60, with many years experience as an LVN, just wondering. Thanks for any replies.

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Specializes in CMSRN.

You as marketable as you want. I have found through friends, that age did not make a difference when they got hired. (late 40's to late 50's) And they have no previous experience in healthcare.

I think if you are confident then you are good to go.

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Specializes in SICU.

I think you're EXTREMELY marketable. You're now an RN with many years of nursing experience behind you, as well as a "mature" adult with a lot of life experience as well.

Go get 'em... you should have your choice of jobs.

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Specializes in Nursing Professional Development.

I think it depends on a lot of particulars about your situation. For example, if your previous job experience relates to the job you are now applying for, then I would say you are quite marketable.

At the other end of the spectrum, if the types of jobs you are applying for are very different than anything you have been exposed to in the past, that would hurt your marketability.

Also ... how do you present yourself? Do you appear healthy and energetic? ... quick to learn new things? ... or "old and tired" ... "a bit burned out" ... likely to have health problems soon ... a bit set in your ways ... etc. How you present yourself will effect your marketability. You'll have to overcome some stereotypes that could hurt your chances for some jobs.

Have you made personal contacts during your career as an LVN and/or as a student that know you to be a great person to hire -- people who can help you secure a good position for yourself. Will you have great recommendations from your previous employers, etc. All that experience CAN help you, but it can hurt you if you have developed a bad reputation. Your history will come with you into your RN career, good or bad.

As I said, a lot really depends on the particulars of your specific situation.

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Specializes in LTC , SDC and MDS certified (3.0).

Go For It!!!

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Specializes in Behavioral Health, Show Biz.

hmmmmm...

adn: new rn grad; can offer fresh ideas to the facility

30 years peds/ltc: extensive experience in healthcare/job-related skills

age 60: extensive life experience with sensitivity to elder issues

so far...

sounds like a winner to me!:up:

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