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NurseFeelGood · Nov 18, 2004

I do not think it should be against the law to smoke. That would be a bit extreme. However, this is my 20th day without a cigarette. I did not quit because of how it looked to others because I do not believe that is a reason to quit anything, but rather what it was doing to my body.

I breathe much better already and everyday I get by I am feeling and breathing better. I am also hoping quitting will help my sinus trouble. That is terrible.

It's a very hard thing to do..to quit. And one will not quit until they are ready. I count off each day post last cig until I feel I have finally beat my addiction. Then I'm buying myself something really nice with the money I've saved.

Roy Fokker, BSN, RN · Nov 18, 2004

Laregely agree with your post Nursefeelgood :-)

I've saved tons of money already. And I quit not just because it is against the law (didn't know it was against the law!) but figured that now was as good an 'excuse' as any and I promised myself that this time around, I'll stick to it.

It's been going great so far. Haven't had a cigarette the entire semester! So now these three months smoke-free have their own weight - I reason it out to myself that "Don't be a wimp! You been 3 months without a cigarette! You don't NEED it anymore!"

But peronally, I don't see it wrong that nurses smoke - it's your life. Your body. Your brain. You do what you want with it - so long as it doesn't bother me.

NurseFeelGood · Nov 18, 2004

That's exactly right and congrats on 3 smokefree months.

veteranRN · Nov 18, 2004

To all of you who quit......Congrats

Is it wrong of me to be a nurse and be overweight? What about drink alcohol? And how is this different than smoking. I, by the way, am a non-smoker. I don't like it when people smoke, especially around me. But that being said, it is legal and it is a personal choice, as is eating my chocolate brownie.

JVanRN · Nov 18, 2004

congrats to those who quit...thats great. :)

Energizer Bunny · Nov 18, 2004

Smoking is already against the law in restaurants, etc. here in NY state. What are we going to do, make it against the law in our homes and cars? That would be imposing on personal rights. Frankly, if we are going to ban smoking, then lets ban guns, alcohol, etc...................................

RN4NICU, LPN, LVN · Nov 18, 2004

To all of you who quit......Congrats
Is it wrong of me to be a nurse and be overweight? What about drink alcohol? And how is this different than smoking. I, by the way, am a non-smoker. I don't like it when people smoke, especially around me. But that being said, it is legal and it is a personal choice, as is eating my chocolate brownie.

It is completely different because a person's smoking affects the health of nonsmokers around them - as in second-hand smoke. Not to mention what being in proximity to someone that REEKS of cigarette smoke can do to folks with asthma and/or allergies. A person can eat an entire pan of chocolate brownies and it will not affect my health in the least. Said person can drink him/herself into a stupor and, unless he/she gets behind the wheel or becomes violent (both of which are against the law) will not be hurting me. However, light up that cigarette and I will soon be struggling to breathe. For some, it is more than simply a matter of just not liking it. It should not be a "personal choice" when it puts others at risk.

Energizer Bunny · Nov 18, 2004

But smokers aren't putting others at risk if they are alone in their vehicle or in their home or on their porch. I'm all for not smoking in public places unless there is a designated area FAR away from others who do not smoke, but to impose on my personal space is wrong.

SSTnurse2b · Nov 18, 2004

considering how expensive cigarettes are here in Canada now.....$10.50 a pack....I just can't imagine doing it anymore. I smoked for years but I'm glad I did quit. I plan to work in LTC when I am done school so I don't think it is a good idea to subject the elderly to my smoke. Besides....there is a lot I can do with that extra 300 bucks a month!!

Roy Fokker, BSN, RN · Nov 18, 2004

Thanks for the congrtats guys and gals! :) I been trying 7 years... and for the first time actually, I haven't had those cravings that I used to have before. makes me think that I can actually kick it this time around!

Smoking is already against the law in restaurants, etc. here in NY state. What are we going to do, make it against the law in our homes and cars? That would be imposing on personal rights. Frankly, if we are going to ban smoking, then lets ban guns, alcohol, etc...................................

Personally, I disagree with the smoking law ban. What business is it of the Govt. to tell me how to run my business?

Let the market decide - free will of the people! Bar/restaurant owners will advertise weather their premises are smoke free or if smoking is allowed. Those who enter either location, know the consequence (that is: No smoking in a smoke free joint or possibility of someone smoking if there is no advertisement about no-smoking). If people are actually conscious about such things, they will only patronise the palces they like/preffer. If enough people support non-smoking bars/restaurants, the ones who suppor the smoking will see their businesses drop and will automatically switch to no-smoking or go out of business.

Simple.

RN4NICU, LPN, LVN · Nov 18, 2004

But smokers aren't putting others at risk if they are alone in their vehicle or in their home or on their porch. I'm all for not smoking in public places unless there is a designated area FAR away from others who do not smoke, but to impose on my personal space is wrong.

Totally agree - personal property is an entirely different matter. After all, there are lots of things we can do in our own homes that do not belong in the public setting.