Working as a stripper AND a nurse

EricJRN, MSN, RN · Feb 2, 2009

In regard to healthy work environments, you have to admit that if the OP gets to pee and eat every few hours at the club, they've already got a leg up on many hospital jobs.

denaa · Feb 2, 2009

I think you should check with your nursing employer to see if they have any restrictions or guidelines about holding second jobs. Regardless of the type of job, some employers have rules about second jobs simply because it can be a conflict of interest or effect your ability to nurse. My previous job (non medical) required that we get permission before holding second jobs and if you were caught you could be terminated.

allnurses Guide · Feb 2, 2009

I am 100% for this and encourage all new female nurses to take it up for extra cash. I would even volunteer to watch and critique them so they can better their craft.

Ah, Hot Drew . .. evidence of why a professional nurse shouldn't strip. :icon_roll

steph

Home Health Columnist / Guide · Feb 2, 2009

pa nurse practice act has morality clause + professional standards section and bon used to recinded licenses of nurse working as strippers, escorts and call girls.

equally, men may see their license revoked

based on findings he pled guilty to a misdemeanor charge of indecent exposure, a crime of moral turpitude.
winter 2004/2005 issue

license renewal: are you guilty of a crime of "moral turpitude ...

L&DWannabe · Feb 2, 2009

I don't know the "technical" answer- but you can get fired for numerous reasons. It will not serve you well if you management found out you were stripping, trust me. Also- if one management finds out- everyone will find out. And you could have a VERY hard time finding a job. That is, unless your DON is a man :)

BabyLady, BSN, RN · Feb 2, 2009

Stripping is legal in all states, but may be banned in some local ordinances. However, unless you are doing private jobs at parties, hotels, etc...if you are working at a bar, it's most likely legal where you are located.

Personally, enough money doesn't exist on the planet for me in stripping, however, I have had close friends that have.

Just know that even in a larger city, you never know who you may run into....and someone from work that you may not even recognize...may recognize YOU and things like that always make for fine fuel in the gossip pool at the hospital.

If you don't care...then there is no harm.

rn/writer, RN · Feb 2, 2009

As others have mentioned, your state board of nursing and/or your current employer may have morals clauses that limit the types of extra-curricular employment you can hold.

You're best bet is to check BON regulations and employer policy so you know up front what obstacles might be in your path.

recoveringcory · Feb 2, 2009

Here's my take on it. What you do outside the workplace is your business. Unless otherwise specified in your job description or other areas that you are 'supposed' to read, that state all the facets of your job and whatever - you can do whatever you want. If you like stripping and the money, then go ahead and do it. It is your personal life, and no one elses.

ON THE OTHER HAND. Unless you don't really care, you may at times run into some of your clientele at the hospital. For example, one of our secretaries is also an adult film star, AND she was recognized by some of our patients when she went into register them. Whether it bothered her or not, I don't know. But just be sure you understand that. If it doesn't bother you, then go ahead!

Good luck!

Cory

GilaRRT · Feb 2, 2009

However, you could look at pushing legal action and could even obtain support from the ACLU if a BON denied licensure. With that, I still stand by my assertion that you put your self in an unhealthy and unsafe environment. Additionally, I would hate to know about the psychosocial implications. Honestly, people deserve better than drunk horny guys and cheesy music in a smoke filled room. Money may be tight; however, consider the long lasting implications.

BabyLady, BSN, RN · Feb 2, 2009

pa nurse practice act has morality clause + professional standards section and bon used to recinded licenses of nurse working as strippers, escorts and call girls.
equally, men may see their license revoked
winter 2004/2005 issue [/left]
license renewal: are you guilty of a crime of "moral turpitude ...

the source you have listed didn't refer to things such as strippers and escorts and call girls.

stripping is legal...escorting is questionable and being a call girl isn't unless you live in nevada.

indecent exposure....i guarantee that wasn't someone that was working as a stripper...more like someone that likes to expose themselves in public places to unwilling viewers...which is always a crime.

so far, i haven't seen anyone post anything that said that if you are a stripper, you can't work as a nurse or lose your license for it.

i read the articles posted in great detail...they all refer to either a criminal conviction of some type, an addiction, defrauding an employer or patient, things of that nature.

it appears that if you are engaging in behavior that is legal, then it's your right to do it.

folks are reading too much into the "moral" part of the nurse practice act...laws were originally based on the biblical scripture and then eventually expanded to things that are not really considered "moral" issues such as having to have your car inspected, get a driver's license, etc.

so, the "spirit" of our legal system is that if you break a law, you have committed a crime against society, which is considered not "moral". ...otherwise..you can sit all day and argue what is moral vs not.

there has to be a standard to it...and that is why it includes the written law as the standard.

now, nurses have other things they have to do...such as you can't refuse to give basic nursing care to a patient, you can't be addicted to drugs or alcohol, or use your position to defraud people...b/c you are in a position of great trust.

soulofme · Feb 2, 2009

Well, if Im ever hospitalized in S. Cal I'll request you! :smokin:

vamedic4, EMT-P · Feb 2, 2009

In this country you are free to do whatever you choose to do, as long as it's legal. Want to be a stripper and a nurse, go right ahead, we're in no position to judge you. But be careful what you post here.

If it's legal, and it makes you feel good about either yourself, your financial situation, or both, then go right ahead and do it. Just don't mix the two and you should be fine.