hippiemama

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

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!

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!