Pregnant New Grad

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So I have an interview Wednesday. I am 17 weeks pregnant. I am worried this will influence the nurse managers decision. I also have yet to take the NCLEX because I have not received my ATT #. I plan on taking the test as soon as I get my #. So if all goes as planned I would be able to start in July and work up until delivery, my due date is Nov. 11. I just don't know how to approach the subject during the interview. Any advice?

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I was 20 weeks pregnant when I was last hired and it was very obvious but never once discussed until AFTER I started the position. She didn't ask and I didn't tell. And it worked out.

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Specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner.

The interview is not the time to bring up family concerns. It's illegal for employers to ask questions about marital status, health status, etc at interviews.

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I am just worried if I don't say anything and do get hired that when they do find out they will be mad. I don't know if that is the best way to start out my nursing career.

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Specializes in ER.

Technically they cannot discriminate against you. Proving they are discriminating against you is another issue.

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You're a female. All females have babies just about. They aren't going to "be mad". It happens all the time! ?

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Specializes in Hematology/Oncology.

Few years ago my cousin started working when she was about 34 weeks pregnant. She still has her job too

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Specializes in ICU.

Happens all the time and it's illegal for them to discriminate against you. My facility recently had a pregnant new grad and she's currently out on maternity. It's not a problem. My original preceptor/mentor for this same job started there pregnant also and everything was fine.

Like a prior poster said, do not mention the pregnancy during the interview because it's personal health information and really none of their business until after you become an employee.

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Thanks for the advice. I'm not going to say anything. Pray that I get the job :)

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