I doubt they will put you guys out to pasture Employers like you. You know what you're doing! You have experience. Us new grads aren't even considered for positions that are considered "entry level" because the market is so saturated with seasoned nurses right now. They know they can do better than us. I'm really afraid of what is going to happen when you guys aren't there to train all of us!!! When the economy recovers and people can sell their houses and retire (if they chose to) and we are needed, the hospital is going to be staffed with a bunch of green nurses! That is a scary thought!