Working as a stripper AND a nurse

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Hello everyone. I was wondering, is it detrimental to my job as an RN if I am also stripping on the side for additional money? Can I be fired for this? I know there are morality issues (for some) and such with this, but is it legally wrong? I live in southern California by the way. The salary as I make as a stripper is far greater than any nursing job out there. The reason I'm also working as a nurse is for the benefits, retirement, and job security when I'm older and can no longer strip.

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Media, yes. Stripping- debateable. The societal climate is alot different these days. Around here it's not viewed as an "immoral" thing. That could very well be regional- as I do not live in the "Bible Belt".

I don't live in the Bible Belt either. I live in the West where it's quite individualistic and "do your own thing" is accepted. However, even here, stripping is taboo and out of the social norm of moral conduct.

This reminds me of a case I read about of a licensed health care professional in our state who almost lost his license because he was caught stripping at a stripping establishment. I remember something about behavior not acceptable and immoral conduct being sited by the board. (I'm not remembering the exact terms used.)

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I don't live in the Bible Belt either. I live in the West where it's quite individualistic and "do your own thing" is accepted. However, even here, stripping is taboo and out of the social norm of moral conduct.

Like I said- it's a regional thing. Here we have 'adult' boutique stores and clubs around- not everywhere- but prevalent enough that it's just not a big deal.

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Specializes in Acute Care Psych, DNP Student.
Like I said- it's a regional thing. Here we have 'adult' boutique stores and clubs around- not everywhere- but prevalent enough that it's just not a big deal.

According to your profile, you are in Ohio? If that's the case, I have a hard time imagining that stripping is well-accepted as moral conduct in Ohio.

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According to your profile, you are in Ohio? If that's the case, I have a hard time imagining that stripping is well-accepted as moral conduct in Ohio.

In this particular area of Ohio, it is, actually. I've lived here nearly 10 years- I think I'd know LOL ;)

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In this particular area of Ohio, it is, actually. I've lived here nearly 10 years- I think I'd know LOL ;)

Keep in mind, the professional licensing boards in each state covers your entire state, and they tend to be pretty conservative. The licensing board won't give one iota about what is accepted in your circle of friends or social network.

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... Most people recognize the huge difference between stripping and *Media*....

OK, I'll bite. I'm over 40, have been around the block a number of times in a number of different ways, but am completely stymied by this statement. Care to explain?

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Keep in mind, your professional licensing board covers your entire state and tends to be pretty conservative. The licensing board won't give one iota about what is accepted in your circle of friends or social network.

Sure- but in that line of conversation I wasn't addressing the issue of what the licensing board might or might not think- only the difference between stripping and Media in general terms. I've been clear elsewhere that if one is worried about their job security- one needs to realize that anything even potentially controversial can be problematic.

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i guess i'm not understanding if it's not a big deal, why wouldn't the op just call her bon and ask???

leslie

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OK, I'll bite. I'm over 40, have been around the block a number of times in a number of different ways, but am completely stymied by this statement. Care to explain?

Sure- stripping does not involve any level of sexual interaction between patron and dancer. Media does. Most people that I've engaged in dialog regarding this subject with recognize a distinct difference between stripping and Media and view stripping to be certainly risque, but far from taboo- whereas Media tends to be viewed in a much MUCH harsher light.

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i guess i'm not understanding if it's not a big deal, why wouldn't the op just call her bon and ask???

leslie

There is a difference between something being a big deal socially versus it being a big deal professionally.

Should I call up the BON and ask if it's OK that I practice a non-Christian religion and if that would affect my employment? ;) Anything even potentially controversial can become an issue job wise- even ones hair color. However- that doesn't make it an issue in general terms. What IS an issue and what SHOULD be an issue can be two very different things.

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There is a difference between something being a big deal socially versus it being a big deal professionally.

Should I call up the BON and ask if it's OK that I practice a non-Christian religion and if that would affect my employment? ;) Anything even potentially controversial can become an issue job wise- even ones hair color. However- that doesn't make it an issue in general terms. What IS an issue and what SHOULD be an issue can be two very different things.

ah, gotcha.

so you agree, it likelywould be problematic w/the bon.

whether it should be or shouldn't be, is a moot point.

the point is, it would be.

i would think if the bon prohibits it, the op is taking a huge chance.

leslie

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Specializes in Emergency & Trauma/Adult ICU.
Sure- stripping does not involve any level of sexual interaction between patron and dancer. Media does. Most people that I've engaged in dialog regarding this subject with recognize a distinct difference between stripping and Media and view stripping to be certainly risque, but far from taboo- whereas Media tends to be viewed in a much MUCH harsher light.

K, Let me make sure I'm following this. The *empowered* stripper who presumably doesn't touch or get touched by his/her customers (wink, wink) gets an "Atta girl/guy."

The paid participant in the production of a piece of Mediaography, who participates with other paid participants, and also doesn't touch or get touched by the consumers of that Mediaography and in fact doesn't even have any physical proximity to those consumers, is lacking that ... what was it again? ... oh yeah, that whole *empowerment* thing?

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