new job...just found out pregnant

[LincErin]

hello,

im new here and i recently graduated and got a position at a big hospital in our area. i am supposed to start training next week but 1st i have to have a complete physical. i found out sunday that i am pregnant with our second child. i am very excited because we HAD been trying for a while...unsuccessfully. quite trying...got pregnant. anyways, do they usually do pregnancy tests when you have a physical? if so, are they able to decide not to hire me? i figured it would be discremination, but what if they said they arent hiring me becasue i cant meet job requirements for lifting? any help would be much appreciated!

[Graciegirlienurse]

I dont think that it is necessary to disclose your pregnancy to your employeers right away. that said, it is illegal for them to fire you because of it.

[anxious]

CONGRATULATIONS

sorry i dont have any advice about the job but I just had to say CONGRATULATIONS

[KatieBell]

While it is not necessary to tell them about your pregnancy, it would probably be very appreciated by your nurse Manager if you told her as soon as you can. Just because if you hide it the NM could interpret it an a dishonesty thing. The NM is going to have to plan some replacement for you, and while that is some months away, it would probably be good for the NM to have it in mind as she is requesting for staffing from the higer ups.

It is awkward, and I would be really scared to say anything also!

Congratulations on your Upcoming Delivery!!!!