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post #1 of 65
11/8/06 at 1:44am
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I'm on an OB rotation right now for my BSN and I was asked to help with a RIC today. I declined on ethical grounds and my preceptor "told on me" to my instructor. Now my instructor says that if I continue to refuse to participate, then I may be removed from the rotation and have to repeat the course. I am set to graduate on December 17th and am about to my pants at the though of having to repeat a course and graduate next spring. I seriously don't want to participate and will continue to refuse, but I think they are just trying to bully me and can't remove me from the course for this reason.
post #2 of 65
11/8/06 at 1:51am
I have so much respect for you.
Everytime someone does this it sends such a loud message. You need to present them with a letter from a lawyer. They can't get away with this. Maybe Dave can help here. Please pm him at: Dave2GA
post #3 of 65
11/8/06 at 2:47am
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Originally Posted by mamanurse View Post
I think they are just trying to bully me and can't remove me from the course for this reason.
Me too
post #4 of 65
11/8/06 at 2:49am

good for you!
post #5 of 65
11/8/06 at 3:16am
You could check your student handbook it might have something about this sort of thing.
post #6 of 65
11/8/06 at 4:03am
You should download the "Conscientious Objector" pamphlet from the D. O. C. website http://www.doctorsopposingcircumcisi...pdf/co7-05.pdf
It is a brilliant presentation of the modern day rights of medical personnel,
or contact "Nurses for the Rights of the Child".
http://nurses.cirp.org/
Baybee
post #7 of 65
11/8/06 at 5:16am
mamanurse, as a mutilated guy myself, I love and respect you sooooooo much for this!

*Worlds biggest hug!*
post #8 of 65
11/8/06 at 5:26am
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Originally Posted by mamanurse View Post
I'm on an OB rotation right now for my BSN and I was asked to help with a RIC today. I declined on ethical grounds and my preceptor "told on me" to my instructor. Now my instructor says that if I continue to refuse to participate, then I may be removed from the rotation and have to repeat the course. I am set to graduate on December 17th and am about to my pants at the though of having to repeat a course and graduate next spring. I seriously don't want to participate and will continue to refuse, but I think they are just trying to bully me and can't remove me from the course for this reason.
good for you for standing up for the rights of defenseless babies. I wish I could tell you what higher authorities to go to, but I honestly have no idea. I hope everything works out.
post #9 of 65
11/8/06 at 5:31am
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good for you for standing up for the rights of defenseless babies. I wish I could tell you what higher authorities to go to, but I honestly have no idea. I hope everything works out.
: Thank you so much for making a strong stand I don't think they can prevent you from graduating either from what the pps have said :

love and peace.
post #10 of 65
11/8/06 at 6:24am
Good for you! That should not be a required part of your job or coursework!! RIC isn't done where I live and it's been so long since I've lived in the U.S. that the concept seems so foreign to me now. If more people like you stand strong it can really make a difference!

I hope you can get some good legal counsel because I can't imagine that you would be forced to assist a RIC.
post #11 of 65
11/8/06 at 6:32am
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Originally Posted by baybee View Post
You should download the "Conscientious Objector" pamphlet from the D. O. C. website http://www.doctorsopposingcircumcisi...pdf/co7-05.pdf
It is a brilliant presentation of the modern day rights of medical personnel,
or contact "Nurses for the Rights of the Child".
http://nurses.cirp.org/
Baybee
: Stay strong. The babies thank you.
post #12 of 65
11/8/06 at 10:51am
Thread Starter 
I emailed my clinical instructor last night with information about circumcision and the organization Nurses for the Rights of the Child. I also told her that there are two FT nurses that refuse to participate in the procedure as well at this particular site.She said she will discuss this matter with the course coordinator (her boss) and get back to me at clinical today. I'll give you guys an update this evening.

Thanks for all your support
post #13 of 65
11/8/06 at 12:05pm
Good luck! I won't be able to stop thinking about you today! Great job standing up for what you know is right.
post #14 of 65
11/8/06 at 12:11pm
Jenn I'm so proud of you. Anxiously awaiting your update!
post #15 of 65
11/8/06 at 12:13pm
WAY TO GO!!!!!!!

You should be so proud of yourself...

Thanks for standing up and sending the message that RIC is not tolerated and saying what so babies would say if they could!!

~Charlene~
post #16 of 65
11/8/06 at 12:15pm
I don't have any advice, but I do wish you the best of luck!

We need more nurses like you!
post #17 of 65
11/8/06 at 12:26pm
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post #18 of 65
11/8/06 at 12:27pm
Eagerly anticipating the update!
post #19 of 65
11/8/06 at 1:27pm
post #20 of 65
11/8/06 at 1:33pm
Good work, mamanurse.
I hope everything goes well.

And I hope that more nurses (and doctors) follow your lead.
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