do u think its alright for a nursing/medical student in thier white uniform to smoke?

Question

dis has been my concern since i was a nursing student. i dont think d school's concerned. well i suppose the students themselves shud b responsible enough, ryt?

Answer 1

Smoke Away.

Answer 2

First thing, why do you write like that? You're in college now and soon you'll be a professional. (I think text messaging is ruining student's writing capabilities).

My nursing classmates that smoked were so frowned upon by the clinical instructors and us. If you're going to smoke, take all the necessities to hide your scent, i.e. mouthwash, gum, etc.

How about this...place yourself as a patient or patient's family member. Nurse comes in smelling like foul tobacco. And they're a nurse!!! On another note, who really cares about the school. You, alone, should know this answer. So, you are right. The student should be responsible enough. Now, will you take action? Or assertively let your fellow classmates know?

Answer 3

My mother worked in a hospital for 30 years...All the nurses there smoked like chimneys! Their jobs were very high stress, especially if they worked the night shift.

They used to have ads in women's magazines that would have a nurse in a white uniform and cap telling you something was healthy, I thought it was kind of funny, considering all.

Oh, yes, my mother died several years ago. She had a heart attack and was in the hospital. The doctor told her she could never smoke again...so she snuck down the hall to light up a final cigarette. And had another attack.

Answer 4

Yes. Just make sure you try to cover up the smell when you go for your clinicals because some patients may be allergic to smoke or don't like the thought of that smell. So respect peoples wishes.

Answer 5

Does send the wrong message you have to admit. it's something the medical school needs to address as soon as they get all the teachers to quit.

Answer 6

don't do it. The nonsmoking patients will question you or complain after they smell it all over you. Besides, aren't you supposed to be an example of health?

Answer 7

no i dont think its allright. for people like me who are asmatic, cigarette smoke just puts me in a fit. i cannot stand it and i cannot breath around it, my throat swells and i get headaches from even smelling it. ugh. im getting sick already just thinking about it.

Answer 8

if you start smoking-stop,drop and roll.you probably caught on fire or got hit by lightning.there is also spontaneous human combustion to worry about.