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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There are other jobs where someone needs to disclose if they are on medication. Pilots, machine operators, military, positions requiring clearance etc. Just because it isn't required for an RN doesn't mean it isn't required for other positions. (Frankly, the medical community is one of the worst groups at self regulation and guarding against mistakes.)

A nanny has no supervision while she works and is responsible for a non-verbal child. [/quote]

I agree with this.  A truck driver has to disclose this.  A nanny should too.  Doctors and nurses?  They should as well.[/quote]

Which medication should I be required to disclose to my employers who are NOT subject to the same employment laws a company might be? Should I have to tell them I take the pill and risk being fired because they disagree with birth control? That I take a single muscle relaxant before bed 4 nights a week? This argument is total bullshit and you know it.[/quote]

I don't think nannies should have to disclose their entire medical history or every medication they have been on.  I'm not a nanny but I've been asked variations of the question "Do you take any medications that can impair your ability to perform x, y and z tasks."  I don't think it is totally unreasonable to ask a nanny that question either.  To use your example then, PP, you would not need to report the birth control and I don't think you would even need to report the muscle relaxant if you only take it at night.  If you took it during the day you would have to report it but if you took it during the day you probably shouldn't be taking care of children on the days you take it.[/quote]

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