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Best wishes!!! There is age discrimination, but it is subtle, and will be denied. How can it be proven, unless something is said.
But that does not automatically exclude you, and your maturity brings a lot to the table.
Do not allow the discussion to dwell on your age, or age-related issues.
Take care!
best wishes!!! there is age discrimination, but it is subtle, and will be denied. how can it be proven, unless something is said.but that does not automatically exclude you, and your maturity brings a lot to the table.
do not allow the discussion to dwell on your age, or age-related issues.
take care!
from what i've seen the age discrimination is mostly against those at the top of the pay scale due to their many years of experience. a 53 year old with only one year of experience won't be at the top of the pay scale, so there should be no issues. good luck with that interview, young'un.
1 year telemetry/med surg experience (still there) and am 53. I've been reasonably successful at my job and am ready to move on. I have an interview for ICU at another hospital. Am I too old for them to even consider me? I am healthy, in good physical shape, but suddenly worried that they'll laugh at me as soon as I walk into the interview. Am I being paranoid or should I steel myself for likely being turned down?
You're never too old. Unless you can't physically stand for a shift, you're never too old. The great thing with nursing is that the physical aspect is rough but you have other nurses and aides who can help you. You're brain and knowledge is what's needed most and until Alzheimer's sets in you're good. Good luck on the interview and knock 'em dead....well not the patient of course
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1 year telemetry/med surg experience (still there) and am 53. I've been reasonably successful at my job and am ready to move on. I have an interview for ICU at another hospital. Am I too old for them to even consider me? I am healthy, in good physical shape, but suddenly worried that they'll laugh at me as soon as I walk into the interview. Am I being paranoid or should I steel myself for likely being turned down?