'Unhealthy' nurses...bad examples?

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I hope this post doesn't offend anyone,but I have noticed a lot of the nurses I know are overweight,smokers or both. Obviously people become nurses because they completed school,and are qualified to do their jobs,which has nothing to do with physical appearance or vices.

Its common knowledge that smoking and/or obesity can kill you,but I would think those in the healthcare field would have a more acute idea of how health is jeopardized by these things. I am asking one out of curiousity,and secondly because I myself am overweight. I was just wondering if anybody has ever gotten any flak from patients or higher-ups? Or do you feel you aren't taken as seriously because of how you look,or because you need a cigarette break? I hope this hasn't happened,since its discriminatory and wrong,but we all know that doesn't mean much! :(

my son went through boot camp in high school and when he graduated he went to cmp chaffee where they used a caliper [sort of the pinch an inch theory] and decided that he was slim enough to be in service...this was in mid 90s when they could afford to be choosy

as for grammer and spelling the problem is in the proofreading which in casual conversation [read allnurses.com] is not absolutely necessary if you can convey an idea

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I thank them for their military service, and thank you for your military support. Where are they assigned & what MOS?

My eldest was an MP at Fort Leavenworth and my youngest was a diesel mechanic stationed at Fort Hood.

My MP (then Reservist) was called up within 2 weeks of 9/11 and I had her 4 year old for 5 months.

Thanks to all who serve!

Hooah, Baaaby!

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my son went through boot camp in high school and when he graduated he went to cmp chaffee where they used a caliper [sort of the pinch an inch theory] and decided that he was slim enough to be in service...this was in mid 90s when they could afford to be choosy

as for grammer and spelling the problem is in the proofreading which in casual conversation [read allnurses.com] is not absolutely necessary if you can convey an idea

Now, at least with A Co MAMC, the Army uses a cloth measuring tape to determine BF% if a Soldier is over the bodyweight limit.

What I find to be an unfriendly read is when [not you in the above, btw] a loooooong post is w/o paragraph spaces, indentions, or something similar that allows for a more easy read.

my 2 cents ... ain't worth much, but I don't won't to spend it all in one place ;)

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earle 58, my post was tongue-in-cheek, as in "could we find another controversial post"? I'm sorry you failed to see the humor in it. I think if you read the posts that followed, you would see that I was poking fun at myself as well.

That being said, grammar is an important part of nursing, or so we were taught in college. According to our instructors, poor grammar/spelling, etc. in charts would be something a lawyer would use against us.

Unlike extra weight (been there) or smoking (been there), grammar and spelling errors are pretty easy to correct with the use of a dictionary.

The EDIT button is my friend. ;)

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lolol i know- however my little finger likes to hit the lock key and i " yell " or i hit some other button and its all gone and i have to start over - best for me to just go with the flow and let it all look alike- no offense to any of our military :) and thank YOU for your service - men like you encouraged my son :)

Wow, thanks for the compliment... i appreciate it! ;)

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earle 58, my post was tongue-in-cheek, as in "could we find another controversial post"? I'm sorry you failed to see the humor in it. I think if you read the posts that followed, you would see that I was poking fun at myself as well.

That being said, grammar is an important part of nursing, or so we were taught in college. According to our instructors, poor grammar/spelling, etc. in charts would be something a lawyer would use against us.

Unlike extra weight (been there) or smoking (been there), grammar and spelling errors are pretty easy to correct with the use of a dictionary.

you are right and am sure those of us who are not that good at it make extra efforts to be sure it is correct in the legal forum of charting - however this is just a lets talk about it forum and no legal basis is in line here to HAVE to use proper grammar and i do not see why i should have to put that much extra effort into someplace where i am supposed to be among friends and mentors - dont get me wrong - i do make some effort as not really knowing folks here i wish not to offend however i also feel that there is no reason errors cant be overlooked - its not like you are reading my charts to protect me from getting sued - most people can overlook the lack of grammar and spelling in a situation that will not cause legal issues - and personally - my "simpleness" as it has been called - :rolleyes: to my face has helped me - most of my patients and families ARE JUST LIKE ME - if i start talking all perfect and talking in a way they dont get it would hinder our conversation - many a time i have had to "interpret" a traveling nurses "professional" language cause yes - we are just a bunch of country small town folks many lacking in ANY education especially our elderly - its how our area talks - talking in another way could and does - in essence - confuse them.

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earle 58, my post was tongue-in-cheek, as in "could we find another controversial post"? I'm sorry you failed to see the humor in it. I think if you read the posts that followed, you would see that I was poking fun at myself as well.

That being said, grammar is an important part of nursing, or so we were taught in college. According to our instructors, poor grammar/spelling, etc. in charts would be something a lawyer would use against us.

Unlike extra weight (been there) or smoking (been there), grammar and spelling errors are pretty easy to correct with the use of a dictionary.

you're right elisheva.

i apologize.

i had read another post, referencing one's grammar and spelling, and i just sat there, shaking my head.

so please, accept my sincerest apologies. :)

leslie

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My youngest daughter is still in the reserves. She's always sweating the PTs and the measuring and the weighing, even though she's slim.

While at Fort Hood, she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at the age of 22. I spent a week at the Fisher House on base. It was very moving to wake up early in the a.m. to the sound of the soldiers running and "singing."

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Now, at least with A Co MAMC, the Army uses a cloth measuring tape to determine BF% if a Soldier is over the bodyweight limit.

What I find to be an unfriendly read is when [not you in the above, btw] a loooooong post is w/o paragraph spaces, indentions, or something similar that allows for a more easy read.

my 2 cents ... ain't worth much, but I don't won't to spend it all in one place ;)

i will try extra hard to get a few commas and periods in there for you at least :) sorry - i know i am an offending culprit here i am sure. damn computers - i need one of those talk into it and it types it for you things lolol.

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you are right and am sure those of us who are not that good at it make extra efforts to be sure it is correct in the legal forum of charting - however this is just a lets talk about it forum and no legal basis is in line here to HAVE to use proper grammar and i do not see why i should have to put that much extra effort into someplace where i am supposed to be among friends and mentors - dont get me wrong - i do make some effort as not really knowing folks here i wish not to offend however i also feel that there is no reason errors cant be overlooked - its not like you are reading my charts to protect me from getting sued - most people can overlook the lack of grammar and spelling in a situation that will not cause legal issues - and personally - my "simpleness" as it has been called - :rolleyes: to my face has helped me - most of my patients and families ARE JUST LIKE ME - if i start talking all perfect and talking in a way they dont get it would hinder our conversation - many a time i have had to "interpret" a traveling nurses "professional" language cause yes - we are just a bunch of country small town folks many lacking in ANY education especially our elderly - its how our area talks - talking in another way could and does - in essence - confuse them.

What I find to be an unfriendly read is when a loooooong post is w/o paragraph spaces, indentions, or something similar that allows for a more easy read.

Okay, you have a challenge with the shift button [i.e. i, rather than I], however that Enter button [to provide line space] seems kind a big on my keyboard.

:jester:

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I agree, twotrees. No reason to sweat it here. Personally, I try to watch just because it's easy for me to fall into bad habits - did I mention that I used to smoke?

No problem, Earle. It's all good.

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Leslie, I'm curious as to why some here do not capitalize the letter i when used in first person, as in I?

:jester:

i don't know, cg.

i suppose you would have to ask them individually.

but please understand, some may feel they do not owe you an answer.

leslie

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