the fat clinic

Some of you may have heard about my job...well, I am practicing as a nurse once more! I had an interview last week and was hired on the spot-without really understanding what I had signed up for other than a regular part time job Tuesday through Friday from 2 to 8pm!
I started this week...and was a lot less thrilled when I realized that I was only hired because my body mass index is within a certain range. I understand the risks of being overweight and have seen many of the consequences on the units I have worked on within hospital setting...but I disagree with some of the methods used and taught in the clinic...so, the issue is really ethical for me.
I have to say that I enjoy visiting with the clients and talking to them about what they can do to maintain their weight once they have reached their goal...after all, I can say what I want once the door is closed! I had a chubby 14- year old young man yesterday. When his mother questioned if the diet was healthy, I encouraged her to go see her family physician for his help--sure hope my employer never reads this post! The doctor saw the kid and told me to "start him up, same as usual"...wow...anyways...you can go check his website out...let me know what you think! I have decided to continue my search and really don't plan on staying long.
On the plus side, I can still enjoy my week-ends and hopefully gather enough braincells to study for my exam in July!