Hello guys! I've been browsing this forum for a minute (and hope that I've placed my question in the right topic, as I AM prenursing. I just want to get responses but may copy/paste to another area if none here). I'd also like to say that this is NOT a troll post. Im new to the forum and have never posted here until now.
I recently had something happen that inspired me to get into nursing. I never thought that I would want to do anything in the medical field, as science has never been my thing. But after a personal incident took place, I'm inspired to get inside and hopefully help to make a difference.
I'm close to 40 now, but in my early 20s, I did a 5 month (no joke) stint in the adult industry (film). I definitely didn't become a star from any of it. But now I'm of course concerned that this could hinder me from being hired OR if I am hired, I'm nervous that it'll cause me to be terminated.
I've read about moral turpitude and even posted on a lawyers forum to see if I could get some answers. Surprisingly, the few that responded said that I shouldn't mention it but I don't know. Yes, that was 12+ years ago but I guess I feel that I should be the one to say it and at least be honest than not and risk anything because of it.
I specifically want to work in hematology, preferably in a hospital setting. I have a meeting with an advisor from the first school I attended WAY back in the 90s (LOL). I have a lot of questions to ask him, but I also wanted to get some input from you guys, if at all.
I don't know if this site allows private messaging but if it is available and you'd like to message me, please do. But I'd really appreciate you guys input.
I once worked with a CNA who had worked in the adult film industry. She didn't mention it to management, just to me and I imagine a few other coworkers ...since I DID hear people gossip about it later: don't tell your coworkers either if you don't want it going around! She never got terminated for it though, and I'm not even sure if management ever heard, as they never spoke to her about it or gave any indication they cared.
I would not bring it up, and if a coworker ever brought it up to me, I'd ask them how they came across that bit of info If management brought it up, I'd be honest and say it was over a decade ago and you did not consider it pertinent... which is reasonable, since it isn't pertinent!
This is why I don't think you need to be concerned about someone possibly recognizing you from the past: I am a New England girl, born and raised. I've never lived or worked anywhere else. I am currently in South Dakota. I've never been here before. Last night at dinner (~2 hrs after I set foot in the state for the first time) some random lady at a restaurant came up to me and asked me if I was "that engineer from [somewhere I don't remember]." She insisted that I looked "so familiar."
I don't think you'll have an issue but heed the advise and don't share your past with colleagues or other students.
I will tell you something and I don't mean to alarm you, but in a school district I taught at a teacher's adult film past came up and she was fired even with the union going to bat for her.
Of course, nurses--teachers is an apple/orange situation but just be cautious. As other people said, no criminal activity you'll be fine.
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Sex is a need and why is paying for it or making money off it shameful? Food is a need and nobody is shamed for paying for that or making money off it.
Never ever mention your past ,bury it,trust no one.Do not bring it up even to your closest break buddy.The hospital grapevine is vast and you have nurses from all different backgrounds with different moral temperatures.I have seen it happen to one that had appeared on movie and the other just had a cute side hobby.
They called them names(not to their face) and gossiped,asked nasty questions about age and weight,rude remarks.
Save yourself the grief,do not share your personal life with co workers.It is no body's business.
I wouldn't mention it. If you were moonlighting as a prostitute now it might be an issue... or if you were having sex at work... but having sex on camera decades ago? I'm not sure how anyone would find out.... unless they watch your movies.
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I once worked with a CNA who had worked in the adult film industry. She didn't mention it to management, just to me and I imagine a few other coworkers ...since I DID hear people gossip about it later: don't tell your coworkers either if you don't want it going around! She never got terminated for it though, and I'm not even sure if management ever heard, as they never spoke to her about it or gave any indication they cared.
I would not bring it up, and if a coworker ever brought it up to me, I'd ask them how they came across that bit of info
If management brought it up, I'd be honest and say it was over a decade ago and you did not consider it pertinent... which is reasonable, since it isn't pertinent!