interesting bit of information i heard today. it would seem that some of the major hospital holding companies are beginning to do credit checks on applicants. if you have bad credit or even filed a bankruptcy in the past, you are considered not employable by that facility.
i find this troubling on several levels. first, there are some very legitimate reasons for people to file bankruptcy. in fact wasn't there an article a few weeks back stating that most bankruptcies are due to medical costs? secondly, we already have a nursing shortage...well in some places...and now they are throwing this into the mix. i guess i just don't understand how you can be denied employment due to credit history...criminal history yes, but credit history? i know a number of people who would make great nurses but they may find themselves unemployable. could even be the end of their nursing dreams and this is a very, very, sad state of affairs since these folks would make terrific nurses.
anyone else hear about this?