Job posting- "Must not be overweight"

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Specializes in LTC.

I was looking at a job posting looking that was looking for a PDN for a quad. The person posting the ad said " Must not be overweight".

Um... define overweight? :uhoh3:

Well that disqualifies me and a bunch of other nurses, geesh.

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:mad::mad::mad:
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Say Whaaaat???! Why don't they just add blonde, curvy and available too?

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Specializes in LTC, Psych, Hospice.

I can see them not hiring someone for their weight, but to advertise it? You're right, though. It eliminates a bunch of us.

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Specializes in CCU MICU Rapid Response.

with an attitude like that, I wouldnt wanna work for them anyway....

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It's not only discriminatory, it's illegal to post it that way. They can imply similar info by stating that the applicant be fit for duties involved.

Maybe it's tight quarters and they have found that larger people don't fit. Still not right to post 'overweight'. I say lots of 'overweight' nurses should apply. Tell them you are not overweight, you are 'undertall'.

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Specializes in tele, oncology.

In a different thread it was brought up that this had the potential of being a job requirement. Very sad to see it...unfortunate that people would judge competency based on such a criterion. I wouldn't apply, and I'm not overweight. It's just not right.

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Specializes in Critical Care; Cardiac; Professional Development.

Frankly that would creep me out. I am not there to be eye candy (or any other kind of candy). I would not be interested in applying with a statement like that.

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Specializes in PICU, ICU, Hospice, Mgmt, DON.

This must be a private home or something, because correct me if I am wrong but doesn't that spell LAWSUIT????

Might as well say must not be too old, too tall, too black, too brown, too yellow, too short, speak with an accent, have armpit hair and not shave your legs....

A legit facility would NEVER post that!

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Specializes in LTC.

The whole post creeped me out but that creeped me out the most. Wow.

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Specializes in LTC.
This must be a private home or something, because correct me if I am wrong but doesn't that spell LAWSUIT????

Might as well say must not be too old, too tall, too black, too brown, too yellow, too short, speak with an accent, have armpit hair and not shave your legs....

A legit facility would NEVER post that!

It was a private duty case.

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Specializes in Med-Surg/urology.
I was looking at a job posting looking that was looking for a PDN for a quad. The person posting the ad said " Must not be overweight".

Um... define overweight? :uhoh3:

Well that disqualifies me and a bunch of other nurses, geesh.

Yes I saw the same job listing on craigslist yesterday!! Don't forget he said you must be close to his age (he is in his late 20s), like to listen to rock music & possibly hang out with him @ night..and love dogs. Did you visit his website?

Anyways, I think that not only the job posting was offensive..but the pay was sort of an insult for any LPN or RN in this area!

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