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Originally Posted by jblum315
Have you ever watched the TV show "Nurse Jackie"? Jackie (played by Edie Falco) is a drug addict but she is a top notch nurse, caring and efficient. She doesn't use drugs while she is on duty, she only smuggles them out of the hospital pharmacy. I don't see what difference it makes what people do when they're off duty?
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There is so much wrong with this: drugs are illegal; she is stealing; what about the lingering effects of morphine, demerol or whatever she is stealing? Would anyone like to be the recipient of her care if your blood pressure is falling and she has a drug hangover? How about the acceleration in the amount of drugs she needs to get the same result?
As far as the smoking and/or obese (I'm NOT saying "overweight") being not hired: smoking and obesity lead to increased illness - more than other employees. That leads to staff shortage which theoretically could impact someones life or death. We have all read about doctor and nurse shortages but until you personally need that doctor or nurse you don't think much about it. Staffing is a problem in critical areas and more sick time can result in severe consequences.
Most hospitals have "zero" tolerance for alcohol consumption and on-call.
Even cannabis stays in the blood stream for many, many days.
If I'm in critical condition in the hospital fighting for my life, if I had a choice, I would like a "healthy" person taking care of me - thank you!