A female licensed practical/vocational nurse (LP/VN) applied for a team leader position at a public healthcare facility and was not hired by the male nursing manager
The nurse felt it was gender discrimination based upon the fact that she had 4 more years than the male applicant who got the position, and she had certification in geriatrics and was 1 year from completing a Bachelor's of Science of Nursing (BSN), and the male applicant had no plans on furthering his education or obtaining certification. Which action should the female LP/VN take next?
A) Search the public records of posted nurse's salaries at the institution to determine if there is a discrepancy in wages for each of the pay grades and same positions based upon gender.
B) Discuss the situation with the human resources department and try to find a favorable resolution.
C) Read fact sheets provided by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
D) File discrimination charges against the institution via the EEOC.
Ans: B
Feedback:
While practices are slowly changing, men get promotions more quickly than women; men continue to make more money than women; and men get more job training than women. The nurse should first discuss the matter with the human resources department to try to find a resolution for the situation. If the nurse is not satisfied with the results, then the nurse may search the public records since it is a public institute to determine if there are apparent differences found in the institution or if she has an isolated case. The next step is to read the fact sheets provided by the EEOC and then pursue talking with an agent at EEOC about the situation so appropriate reports of discrimination may be filed and the agency will investigate the situation and report back to the nurse.
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