Pregnant New Grad

[Lacie1213]

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?

[RNyourBusiness]

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.

[Lev, MSN, RN, NP]

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.

[Lacie1213]

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.

[applesxoranges, BSN, RN]

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

[RNyourBusiness]

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

[DatMurse]

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

[Enthused RN, BSN, RN]

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.

[Lacie1213]

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