What to do???

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Specializes in post-op.

Hey all-just looking for some opinions here. I just had interview today for an ED position which I do want. The next step in the interview process is to do a peer interview and shadow which I have scheduled for Sunday. Now here is the twist, I just found out I am pregnant today. I have a condition which causes me to miscarriage about 50% of the time. So I have noi idea what will become of this pregnancy (I am praying it will stick:) Anyway what do I do about the job? Do I wait to see if I even get an offer and then tell the nurse manager. I know that legally they cannot discriminate against pregnancy, but I would want to be fair and give them fair warning that in 9 months I would be out for several weeks. Agh! This happened with my last job. I was pregs with my son when I got my cuurent job and I told them when I got the offer, but I was already 12 weeks along at that point. They were only concerned with if I would be returning after. Any opinions please!!!!

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Specializes in Home Care.

I wouldn't say a word.

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It's not relevant to the application process so it shouldn't have to be mentioned.

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Specializes in ED. ICU, PICU, infection prevention, aeromedical e.

Keep it to yourself. They don't really have the right to know other than safety, but you will watch out for that yourself (think x-ray and germs - pregnant women supposedly higher risk for h1n1). Protect yourself no matter where you're at. But with the job market, if you want the job, keep your privacy.

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Keep it to yourself if you want this job. All about the law is only on the paper. Now they choose best from the best. Just be careful with your health. If you feel you can make it take this offer. God Bless You.

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