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I was wondering if any career changers out there have had any problems finding jobs once they graduated from their programs? I know jobs are still tight, but would my age work against me (over 55 once I graduate with a BSN)? Thanks for any feedback!

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    I am 45 I graduated as a diploma RN May 2008. I did not have a problem getting a job, finding my niche right now is my problem. Starting my 3rd job, you will probably will have to start with night shift. Good luck.

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    Your age will work for you.

    But understand, it's not a great time to be graduating from nursing right now.

    Things will improve over the next few years, and then progressively get better for a good spell.

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    In the past few years, I've worked with several new grads that were 45 years old and older. They didn't seem to have issues finding a job. Some employers also think older employees are more mature and responsible.

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    It depends. I am over 50 and a new nurse. Here in the Philadelphia/South Jersey area, I definitely saw some age discrimination. I don't want to go into details in a public forum. But other institutions did not seem bothered by my advanced age. LOL Just keep applying and someone will soon see the beauty of your years of wisdom. :)

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