Just hired and pregnant! Help!

[baswifey88]

I was just hired as a NA at a very prestigious hospital. I am very proud to have been hired there and applied for over a year for the position. I'm worried because I talk to my manager about my schedule tomorrow and I don't know if I should tell her I am pregnant or not? I am only 6 weeks, but I will be in the Neuro/ICU which I am sure is intense. I don't know how I am going to get through morning sickness without telling my manager. I want her to know right away, but I don't want to get fired. My husband and I tried for almost 3 years for this baby, so both the baby and the job are blessings... any advice for when and how to tell her?

Thank you!

[chevyv, BSN, RN]

I would wait until you're settled in and then let everyone know. It's a happy time for you and you should be able to share that with your coworkers once your all past the getting to know you and you've proven yourself. I lifted huge pts on my due date so unless the doc tells you, you should be able to do pretty much the norm. I worked critical care as a patient care assistant and loved it! Good luck to you and congratulations!!!!!!