New RN BSN over 50 and Can't Get a Job

[HoosierMale]

I am over 50 years old and STILL can't get a job in nursing here. After studying for 7 years and spending in excess of 40K needless to say I am very disappointed in myself. I may be wrong but it sure seems like my age. All of my classmate I have spoke with have great jobs and get called for interviews but not me except for 3 interviews of which I got nary a one. When I went to school there was talk of sign on bonus and the great need and now after all the study and expense I am beginning to worry. I am really hurting financially and no job. I am told that not having worked as a student nurse hurts me but my I had to watch my kids while my wife worked and went to school so I simply was not able. I can see nothing else but my age that is the diff and do not know what to do. I had a very decent GPA and belong to Sigma Theta Tau and I guess it does not trump age. Sorry for the poor me but now my wife and kids are suffering financially and I will have to apply for food stamps soon. I simply cannot believe that after all of the study and sacrifice to achieve my goal of a BSN RN that I just got through epoxying my kids tennis shoes for school tomorrow. Some secretary at the last hospital I applied to told me I should go to a nursing home and apply as I could probably relate to the patients. I wish I had known there was such age discrimination! Any ideqas appreciated.

[CarlSagan's Maid]

I would maybe loose the full suit and tie for the interview. Business casual would be less intimidating I think.

[HoosierMale]

I would maybe loose the full suit and tie for the interview. Business casual would be less intimidating I think.

Fantastic! I appreciate that. Things are looking up here!

[greygooseuria]

I would maybe loose the full suit and tie for the interview. Business casual would be less intimidating I think.

I completely disagree. I got compliments for wearing a suit to my interviews.