Obese Nurses

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I am wondering if there is a weight requirement for nurses in Illinois. Is an obese nurse hirable?

so if you gain weight next month, does your pay go down?

That's why you don't drink in the 24-48 hours prior to a clock in/weigh in. Also helps with not needing to pee during the shift.

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But that shiny hair cannot contain parabens.

I thought that was California?

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It's only a matter of time before employers start penalizing us based on BMI much like they do now for tobacco :( I don't smoke but am not immune to weight gain.

They already are via higher health benefits premiums for heavier employees (disguised as "discounts" for lower weight people). They didn't tell me my pre-employment screening affected health benefits, so the extra 4 lb of just-eaten lunch, Diet Coke, and bulky winter clothing cost me $300 in premiums.

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Jack Daniels and beer are fattening.

(See what I did there?)

Only if you eat food, too.

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Nurses' attitudes towards adult patients who are obese: literature review - Brown - 26 - Journal of Advanced Nursing - Wiley Online Library

Findings.  There is relatively little research about nurses' attitudes towards obese patients, and the studies reviewed mostly have weaknesses of sampling and measurement. However, they do consistently suggest that a proportion of nurses have negative attitudes and beliefs, reflecting wider stereotypes within Western cultures. There is also a hint of a more complex mix of attitudes among nurses, some of which may counter the consequences of negative attitudes, but these have not been adequately investigated. A number of variables that influence attitudes of nurses can be identified, including age, gender, experience and the weight/body mass index of the nurse.

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.
I went from bedside to STEMI Coordinator and definitely saw an increase in weight (15 pounds) but running and lifting solved that little issue. Now about mid-40s.........I'm in my 40s and have not experienced any struggles, just sayin

Yes, but you probably aren't 4'11" with terrible metabolism! lol. THE STRUGGLE IS REAL. I never failed height/weight in the Army, though. I just really need to keep my diet clean.

I was very surprised to get a tobacco-free discount on my new civilian health insurance, that is pretty cool!

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Yes, but you probably aren't 4'11" with terrible metabolism! lol. THE STRUGGLE IS REAL. I never failed height/weight in the Army, though. I just really need to keep my diet clean.

I was very surprised to get a tobacco-free discount on my new civilian health insurance, that is pretty cool!

I was teasing I definitely believe it's a never ending battle against obesity, I feel like a hamster on a wheel every time I run. :)

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.
I was teasing I definitely believe it's a never ending battle against obesity, I feel like a hamster on a wheel every time I run. :)

I used to hate my treadmill, but I just had some kind of mental breakthrough (not breakdown, lol) when I was deployed, and once I got out of my head, doing long distances/times on the treadmill became like meditation. It was not unusual for me to run for 45 to 60 minutes every day. But unfortunately I came home from Afcrapistan with a right hip injury, so my runs are a little shorter most of the time - 20 to 30 minutes. I need to get back to the longer, slow runs. I have put thousands of miles on my beloved 'mill! :D I bought it in 2010, it's been all over the place with me.

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I used to hate my treadmill, but I just had some kind of mental breakthrough (not breakdown, lol) when I was deployed, and once I got out of my head, doing long distances/times on the treadmill became like meditation. It was not unusual for me to run for 45 to 60 minutes every day. But unfortunately I came home from Afcrapistan with a right hip injury, so my runs are a little shorter most of the time - 20 to 30 minutes. I need to get back to the longer, slow runs. I have put thousands of miles on my beloved 'mill! :D I bought it in 2010, it's been all over the place with me.

I can relate, I have two treadmills (long story) used to hate running on them or running overall but last winter forced me indoors and I got used to it. I watch tv, read, etc. on it. It's the single most effective time efficient way to stay fit and heart healthy. I do 3 miles almost every day, nothing crazy.

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I have a treadmill in the basement . . . but no tv or music. It is boring. :yawn:

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I have a treadmill in the basement . . . but no tv or music. It is boring. :yawn:

That's the problem right there! Get an iPad or something, watch a tv show, time will fly!

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That's the problem right there! Get an iPad or something, watch a tv show, time will fly!

I could take my MacBook down and watch tv from that I guess.

Today, we took my mother-in-law over the hill to the next valley to try a new place to eat. Today would have been her husband's 92nd birthday and he's been gone a little over a year now. It used to be a local Frosty-style place and has been cleaned up and they make their own potato chips and their French Fries are also homemade and their hamburgers are the best I've had in a long time. They also have lamb burger which is very good as well.

Needless to say, I'm full. And sleepy - all those nasty carbs! :sneaky:

A quick nap . . . then I'll go finish the lawn and maybe get on the treadmill.

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