Nurses with Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C is a non-issue. The nurse does not even have to tell anyone she has it.

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Hep C testing is done by most employers when the person goes for their physical. You got to be honest about it and tell them. We have a couple nurses who work on my unit who have Hep and they have no limitations on their care. Universal precautions are just that....universal.

Hep C testing is done by most employers when the person goes for their physical. You got to be honest about it and tell them. We have a couple nurses who work on my unit who have Hep and they have no limitations on their care. Universal precautions are just that....universal.

I've never worked at any place that required employees to submit to Hep C testing. However, I've worked with quite a few highly competent people over the years who freely admit to being positive for HBV or HCV.

A friend of mine who went to work at a local hospital, found out that she had Hep C because it was part of her pre employment workup. (She's been a nurse since the dark ages, like me) Fortunately she received treatment and still is virus free. I work for the government and they also test for hep C on employment.

i have a friend who has hepatitis b and wants to work in australia but the requirements include hepatitis screening.would you know where can she apply who accepts nurses with such disease?

I know in VA its illegal for companies to ask or disqualify u based on health and dx. So check your states employment law :)

I've never worked at any place that required employees to submit to Hep C testing. However, I've worked with quite a few highly competent people over the years who freely admit to being positive for HBV or HCV.

to Xbox Live Addict...hi! good day! may i ask what country are you working from?thanks!

I know in VA its illegal for companies to ask or disqualify u based on health and dx. So check your states employment law :)

thanks a lot!