Disclosing Depression in A Nursing Job Interview

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kennyd

7 Posts

Do you have occupational health checks (prior to being offered employment) in the USA ?

In the UK, it's really not possible to hide anything like this, because the employers health section can request all relevant info from your doctor, this is a condition of employment.

From what i've heard, & read, a history of depression shouldn't be a huge problem, but I wouldn't mention it at interview. It can be discussed at the occupational health stage.

mamason

555 Posts

Specializes in cardiac.
Absolutely keep as much of your personal life private as you possibly can. Not just on interviews but at school, at work. You never know who is harmless and a true friend and who wants to use information against you and exploit you.

Get into the habit now of keeping your personal life as private as possible.

EXACTLY!:wink2:

SmilingBluEyes

20,964 Posts

Specializes in Specializes in L/D, newborn, GYN, LTC, Dialysis.

The others said it well; do not disclose what you need not. Your medical history is YOUR business, not theirs. As long as you can do the job, that is all they want to know.

rach_nc_03

372 Posts

Specializes in PICU, Nurse Educator, Clinical Research.

Take it from someone who learned the hard way- some people can, and will, use private information against you. NEVER reveal more about your personal life than absolutely required. Even when you hear coworkers go on and on about their problems, medical issues, political views, and romantic encounters- don't follow suit. You'll regret it down the road, I promise.

Specializes in forensic psych, corrections.

Absolutely not. Mental illness is never a selling point. Even if you think you would have more empathy for mental health patients because of your personal struggle with depression, I'd keep a tight lid on that or you might end up looking more like a potential client and less like a professional.

Ruby Vee, BSN

17 Articles; 14,030 Posts

Specializes in CCU, SICU, CVSICU, Precepting & Teaching.

jumping on the bandwagon here -- do not disclose. it'll probably come back and bite you in the butt!

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