Nurses General Nursing
Published Aug 27, 2002
105 members have participated
NurseDianne, ADN
264 Posts
Just wondering how many of ya'll health-conscious nurses smokes (tobacco products that is) :roll
Just curious!
DIPLOMATICRN4HIRE, MSN, RN
501 Posts
I smoke when I wish to smoke, never thought about it and I am a cardiovascular- thorasics nurse..... But I very seldom smoke at work, I dont have time, but if I have time I do go out and smoke and come back. Im not in an area where "Breaks" happen it depends on the caseloads I have in the OR...
zoe
ERNurse752, RN
1,323 Posts
For some reason, it won't let me take the poll...
But I have never smoked. :) Not even one cig...I lead a sheltered life!
OBNURSEHEATHER
1,961 Posts
I quit about a year ago. Smoked off and on for about 7 years. I really want one right now for some reason though.
Heather
delirium
629 Posts
I quit about 4 years ago. Every now and then I get that urge. Particularly lately because I've been so stressed.
researchrabbit
603 Posts
I had early aversion therapy. My mom smoked like a train, we took lots of car trips and I was always carsick! Associate that queasy feeling with cigarette smoke to this day.
LOL, Heather! I rarely smoke at home, usually when we are just sitting around, grilling, having a drink (which is rare these days!). At work, I can go for hours, even most of the 12 hours shift without one. But then it hits me! I just have to escape and hit the night air and have that wonderful "breathing treatment". I tried Wellbutrin, but it made my heart race. Just can't gather all that willpower to quit. Any good answers?
BadBird, BSN, RN
1,126 Posts
I never smoked, can't stand the smell of it.
Originally posted by NurseDianne Any good answers?
Any good answers?
I'm starting hypnosis classes next week (learning how to do it)...should be all done in about a year...come see me!
Originally posted by researchrabbit I'm starting hypnosis classes next week (learning how to do it)...should be all done in about a year...come see me!
Now that could be cool. If I didn't end up clucking like chicken or barking like a dog. I hear it works, but.......hmmmmmm, just keep me informed will ya?
Will do Dianne! :)
LoisJean
214 Posts
You guys are so kewl! Gotta tell you-(only because it'll make me feel good sharing this with you)--I love my cigarettes and they love me. The more I love them the less I smoke them. When I hated them, I smoked them alot. Now that I love them and know that they love me, I hardly need them at all.
Thanks for broaching the subject.
Peace,
Lois