Smokers need not apply?

[RainMom]

So I've reached my 2 year mark & getting a little restless, toying with the idea of moving into a different dept or facility. I was looking at a website for another hospital & they have posted that they will no longer hire anyone that uses nicotine which will be screened for during the employment physical. Not an issue for me, but I found the bold underlined statement a little jarring. I understand that in healthcare we want to promote healthy lifestyles, but dictating personal legal habits to employees is a bit of a push don't you think? Is this common in other areas & just reaching my neck of the woods?

[SuperStaffer]

Smoking is a discussing habit that I'm sure will be continued to be minimized. With pot smoking still prevalent, cigarette smoking will never go away though. That and the government makes more of of cigarette smoking than the tobacco companies!

[toomuchbaloney]

Smoking is a discussing habit that I'm sure will be continued to be minimized. With pot smoking still prevalent, cigarette smoking will never go away though. That and the government makes more of of cigarette smoking than the tobacco companies!

Can you back up the assertion that the government makes more $$ on tobacco than the industry? I am interested in reading about that.

Interesting correlation between pot smoking STILL being prevalent and the use of tobacco. Are you under the impression that there is some link between the two? Could you provide a reference for that as well please?

Can you think of other disgusting habits that your patients or coworkers might have?

[wannabeny]

So If I dont smoke, dont drink, dont do drugs and get a flu shot will I get my insurance free?

Oh I wish.

[SouthpawRN]

Do these hospitals give you 6 extra vacation days as well for not smoking????

Non-smokers at Japanese company get 6 extra vacation days - Business Insider