ob interview-but here's my problem

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I'm a new grad, six months out of nursing school. i'm currently working on a 40 bed med/surg unit, and I'm miserable. I just received an email to schedule an interview for a neighboring hospital's ob dept. I'm absolutely on cloud nine, as I have plans to become either a CNM or NP in women's health at some point. I'm psyched for the interview, and I really hope it goes well. Here's is my problem, and I need to know how upfront I should be. I am 100% opposed to circumcision. And I mean 100% with very strong convictions. I know the topic can be a heated one, so I wont get a debate started, but that is how I feel. Do I let the NM know this up front, or wait and see if I get offered a job? I would much, much rather be honest than say I'd be ok with it and then get into issues at a new job. I know that I would never be able to watch babies getting circed without getting ill or just leaving the room. Its just not something I agree with, and I would have a very hard time with it. If the parents chose to do it, then that is there choice. But I would really rather not have any part in the matter. SOme advice please, as this interview will most likely take place next week. thanks!

Here's is my problem, and I need to know how upfront I should be. I am 100% opposed to circumcision. And I mean 100% with very strong convictions... that is how I feel... I would never be able to watch babies getting circed without getting ill or just leaving the room. Its just not something I agree with, and I would have a very hard time with it. If the parents chose to do it, then that is there choice. But I would really rather not have any part in the matter.

I stand by my statement. I indicated in my response that I am totally comfortable with a nurse opting out of participating in this proceedure, no problem. However, above statement is pretty emotional and I have to ask if this person can keep from showing their disapproval to families. Circumcision is a proceedure that goes back thousands of years and has deep cultural and religious meaning to many different ethnic groups and religious groups. It is not enough just to say "it is their choice", as a nurse you must be able to avoid any signs of judgemental behavior. Not to be able to do so meets at least some of the criteria for fanatical behavior.

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Specializes in NICU, High-Risk L&D, IBCLC.
I stand by my statement. I indicated in my response that I am totally comfortable with a nurse opting out of participating in this proceedure, no problem. However, above statement is pretty emotional and I have to ask if this person can keep from showing their disapproval to families. Circumcision is a proceedure that goes back thousands of years and has deep cultural and religious meaning to many different ethnic groups and religious groups. It is not enough just to say "it is their choice", as a nurse you must be able to avoid any signs of judgemental behavior. Not to be able to do so meets at least some of the criteria for fanatical behavior.

Well said.

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Honestly, I'm not fanatical about circ. It is strongly against my moral and ethical beliefs. I know many people who are much more strongly opposed and who you could certainly call "fanatical' about it. If I have a family who does decide to circ(and I live in a high circ area)I am more than happy to provide teaching and care. After all, its part of being a nurse, to provide the best care I can to everyone regardless of their decison, no matter how much I disagree with it. I just do not want to be a part of the acutal procedure. I care for patients every day whose lifestyles/choices/decisions I do not agree with, but do I treat them any differently? No, I dont. They deserve the same degree of care that everyone else receives. And to everyone else who responded, thank you for your advice. My interview is in two weeks, and I am looking forward to it!

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oh, and the unit is L/D/R/P. all in one. it's s a very small hospital.

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Honestly, I'm not fanatical about circ. It is strongly against my moral and ethical beliefs. I know many people who are much more strongly opposed and who you could certainly call "fanatical' about it. If I have a family who does decide to circ(and I live in a high circ area)I am more than happy to provide teaching and care. After all, its part of being a nurse, to provide the best care I can to everyone regardless of their decison, no matter how much I disagree with it. I just do not want to be a part of the acutal procedure. I care for patients every day whose lifestyles/choices/decisions I do not agree with, but do I treat them any differently? No, I dont. They deserve the same degree of care that everyone else receives. And to everyone else who responded, thank you for your advice. My interview is in two weeks, and I am looking forward to it!

Very well spoken, exactly what I wanted to hear, very professional.

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