GUM! Can you chew it on shift?

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Heard a hospital banned gum... didn't say why. I think I'd have to quit a job that banned gum.

Well? Can you chew gum? Why not? Do you do it anyways? Does anyone care?

-A Gum Addict

I blame you for this, crackling. Now pass the popcorn.

Say, what? I asked AFTER this started. I'm just along for the ride.

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Specializes in geriatrics.

Woah, there are some extremely strong opinions on gum chewing. I do not chew gum at work. It's unprofessional.

However, I do chew gum in my off hours. I'm not of poor upbringing or any of the other negative stereotypes that have been mentioned. I enjoy gum.

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Woah, there are some extremely strong opinions on gum chewing. I do not chew gum at work. It's unprofessional.

However, I do chew gum in my off hours. I'm not of poor upbringing or any of the other negative stereotypes that have been mentioned. I enjoy gum.

Truthfully I didn't even read the thread. :bag:

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Specializes in Emergency Nursing.

I don't care what my coworkers do. Chew gum. Don't chew gum. Whatever. I personally don't, but as long as you do your job, I'll do mine and we will get along just fine. End of story.

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Specializes in Emergency Nursing.
Oh, you're a proctologist?

Far...you crack me up. My daughter almost got covered in Pepsi when I read this. Lol 😂😂

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Specializes in Oncology; medical specialty website.
So, STOPHATIN, what kind of nurse are you?

I suspect s/he is a sock. S/He just joined this month, and every post was on a thread about gum...weird. S/He makes unnecessarily inflammatory posts.

The question is, who "STOPHATIN" was in his/her past life here. Any guesses?

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.
I suspect s/he is a sock. S/He just joined this month, and every post was on a thread about gum...weird. S/He makes unnecessarily inflammatory posts.

The question is, who "STOPHATIN" was in his/her past life here. Any guesses?

The teen who had a virtual temper tantrum yesterday?

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Specializes in Hospice Nursing.
The teen who had a virtual temper tantrum yesterday?

Good call!

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The teen who had a virtual temper tantrum yesterday?

On AN? Where?

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.
On AN? Where?

Sent pm

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Sent pm

LOL. Thanks

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Specializes in LTC and Pediatrics.

Another new member reviving and old thread. I hate that

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