What's even more sad is that 1 out of 3 people are overweight...and every year most people add on more weight...so not only are these nurses setting a bad example, but if they stop discussing...
Don't feel bad. I think most can relate unless they've never experienced hospital nursing. Our medical system, and country for that matter, are becoming a living nightmare. Gone are the day when...
I have been a nurse since 1995. I hope you allow me to share my story? I was a mildly obese nurse, according to my doctor... when I asked for my chart 13 years ago. I saw that dreaded sentence"...
My husband tried to sign up. It would cost us over $1,000 to get insured and our deductible is so high that we wouldn't even be able to use our insurance. We haven't been to the doctor's in years....
I am proud of you for doing the right thing. I was a whistleblower for a rehab hospital I worked at. Months later they shut down. I reported 8 incidents to the state! I didn't tell people either...
Nursing is rewarding, but hard!!! The only reason I'd do it again was because it was a steady income and easy to find a job. Other than that, the stress has not been worth it
I worked night shift about 13 years ago. I had gained about 65 lbs. found out I was also allergic to gluten. Avoided gluten, exercised and back in size 6 pants. I would never do nights