Smoking

Nurses General Nursing

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  1. How many nurses smoke?

    • 91
      Yes, and I don't hide the fact.
    • 52
      Yes, but I sometimes feel guilty being a nurse who smokes.
    • 14
      Yes, but I don't advertise the fact at work.
    • 21
      Yes, but I don't smoke while I'm at work.
    • 6
      Yes, but not cigarettes...heheheh
    • 46
      No, but to each his own.
    • 48
      No, I think it's unprofessional for nurses to smoke.
    • 114
      No, but I realize that nurses are human too and have their vices.

392 members have participated

Just curious to know how many nurses smoke (or at least admit to it)!

Specializes in Med-Surg, LTC,LTAC,Corrections.

My response was just to state that I had been a former smoker...was not on a high horse about it. Sorry if it was taken out of context. I feel sorry for my smoking co-workers...But I've noted that some do take more than their alloted share of breaks....I would like to be able to break as often. Most of the time not though...because Im usually covering the floor while they are yet on another break. :rolleyes: As I 've said before it takes a great deal of willpower to quit...with the patch and the support of my family...I accomplished it. I wish the same for all the others who are attempting to quit. And shel_wyn.....the only support that you can give a smoker is if they want to quit....I'm there 100%. Anything beyond that is contributing to their early demise. Sorry if anyone gets a little peeved at this...I apologize in advance.

i hate smoking it sucks but ive tryed it shore da queen has 2 :angryfire pluss its rong for nureses 2 smoke it should me part of da job that u carnt smoke

nurseing is a health job :uhoh3: :coollook: :rotfl: hy by way

Specializes in Critical Care / Psychiatry.
My response was just to state that I had been a former smoker...was not on a high horse about it. Sorry if it was taken out of context. I feel sorry for my smoking co-workers...But I've noted that some do take more than their alloted share of breaks....I would like to be able to break as often. Most of the time not though...because Im usually covering the floor while they are yet on another break. :rolleyes: As I 've said before it takes a great deal of willpower to quit...with the patch and the support of my family...I accomplished it. I wish the same for all the others who are attempting to quit. And shel_wyn.....the only support that you can give a smoker is if they want to quit....I'm there 100%. Anything beyond that is contributing to their early demise. Sorry if anyone gets a little peeved at this...I apologize in advance.

No apologies needed and no offense meant! This response was written with no one particular in mind. The ideas presented here by everyone are very real and very valid. As a non-smoker myself, I see everyone's point! I was not targeting you or anyone.

I don't know ANY smokers who don't understand that smoking is bad for them and who would not like to quit. Everyone wants to quit - even those who don't want to admit it. My support and empathy are for anyone who smokes. I understand how addicting it is and how difficult it is to kick the habit.

Shel

(Two months, two weeks, three days, 2 hours, 6 minutes and 45 seconds. 1521 cigarettes not smoked, saving $456.78. Life saved: 5 days, 6 hours, 45 minutes.)

WOO HOO!!! And I'm just lovin' all that extra cash!!

Way to go ! Wish I wanted to stop. :balloons:

As a smoker, I must tell you that I usually take only one break per 12 hr shift.

And...I have never received a personal phone call at work. Not once. I work with many non-smokers who receive non-stop personal phone calls, and others who hide in the bathroom to get off of the floor, and such.

Not all smokers take excessive breaks. When I am charge, I often have to talk to my co-workers, smokers and non-smokers alike, and remind them that they can only leave the floor on their scheduled breaks.

I lead by example. I never take an extra break to smoke.

However, I'm often left "holding down the fort" for many non-smokers.

Please do not generalize smokers as doing less work than others.

We have alot of people on our floors too that don't smoke that leave the floor more than people who smoke. I don't think it's anyone's business what I do on my break. As long as I am not jepordizing my patient by being off the floor, I dare someone to say something about my being gone to "smoke".

THere is a good site called whyquit.com and I know that our local hospitals run support groups, but they cost whopping money for the most part (course if I quit for good again, I'd be saving way more than what I would spend on the support group...just don't have the money upfront!)

Can I please give you a huge thank you for referring me to www.whyquit.com, it has saved my life! My mother and I both quit smoking for good one week ago today. It is the most awesome program I have ever done! And the awesome part was I quit cold turkey!

THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!!

Oh gosh you are sooo welcome! Someone else sent me on to it the last time that I quit. This must be the time of year for it. I am now almost three days cold turkey too. we'll see......Keep going! you are doing great!!!!

Specializes in Med-Surg, LTC,LTAC,Corrections.
Can I please give you a huge thank you for referring me to www.whyquit.com, it has saved my life! My mother and I both quit smoking for good one week ago today. It is the most awesome program I have ever done! And the awesome part was I quit cold turkey!

THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!!

Just want to give you and your mum a big thumbs up...and wish you success in quitting the habit. All the best to you and her.:balloons: ....... ...and good luck.

.................................................................................Patty

Oh gosh you are sooo welcome! Someone else sent me on to it the last time that I quit. This must be the time of year for it. I am now almost three days cold turkey too. we'll see......Keep going! you are doing great!!!!

Today is my 8th day cold turkey. It can be done! Keep it up, you can do it!!!

Good luck and thank you so very much!

I'm gonna start a stop smoking support thread and hope for the best!

And, as far as smoking being the only way you can deal with a crazy shift, why not just cope with it the way us non-smokers have to (talking, meditation, coffee,whatever works)??? .

I have worked with several non-smoking nurses who use alcohol to cope with stress. Some have even come to work hung-over and smelling of alcohol.

Specializes in Renal, Haemo and Peritoneal.

I was a heavy smoker for years (12-28yrs old). I finally gave up using nicotine patches. Believe me there was never a cigarette I didn't enjoy but health and economics (ciggies are very expensive in Oz) drove me to give up. I cost me $130 for patches and I have saved about $3000 a yr in "unsmoked money".

It is a difficult thing to give up but i wish ayone well who makes the choice for cleaner living!

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