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1. ER GN Quitting Smoking - Any tips?

   AlmostERnurse replied to AlmostERnurse's topic in General Nursing

   Day 5 no smoking! But I am having one problem... I cannot for the life of me get back to studying (for NCLEX, of all things) Sounds ridiculous, I know, but I used to sit on my patio and study for hours on end. Now I have no clue how to study withou...

2. ER GN Quitting Smoking - Any tips?

   AlmostERnurse replied to AlmostERnurse's topic in General Nursing

   So I'm on day 3 no smoking! It hasn't been the easiest time ever but I'm going strong. I just wanted to give an update and thanks for all the support!! :)

3. ER GN Quitting Smoking - Any tips?

   AlmostERnurse replied to AlmostERnurse's topic in General Nursing

   Good to know. I have never heard of that either! Adding fiber to my grocery list for tomorrow :)

4. ER GN Quitting Smoking - Any tips?

   AlmostERnurse replied to AlmostERnurse's topic in General Nursing

   That's great!! Congrats to you both :) I cannot wait for the day when smoke smells disgusting to me. It's really comforting to hear that I'm not alone... Thanks for telling your story!

5. ER GN Quitting Smoking - Any tips?

   AlmostERnurse replied to AlmostERnurse's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for sharing! I will definitely try it out. I really appreciate your kind words!! Hopefully I will pass - please keep your fingers crossed for me!

6. ER GN Quitting Smoking - Any tips?

   AlmostERnurse replied to AlmostERnurse's topic in General Nursing

   I am so sorry to hear about your brother. Cancer sucks I am happy for you that you were successful in quitting. I am going to buy lots of food/snacks/straws to keep me busy... Thanks for the advice and for sharing your story.

7. ER GN Quitting Smoking - Any tips?

   AlmostERnurse replied to AlmostERnurse's topic in General Nursing

   That is actually amazing! Congratulations! I have heard of others doing the same, but I got even more anxious when I read statistics of quitting cold turkey I saw it had a less than 10% success rate... Your experience is inspiring and I will definit...

8. ER GN Quitting Smoking - Any tips?

   AlmostERnurse posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello Allnurses! I landed my dream job as a new grad (almost) nurse in a high volume ER at an amazing hospital As many hospitals do, I am required to have a nicotine metabolite blood test in 2 weeks. This post is not looking for insight about my s...