GUM! Can you chew it on shift?

Heard a hospital banned gum... didn't say why. I think I'd have to quit a job that banned gum.

Well? Can you chew gum? Why not? Do you do it anyways? Does anyone care?

-A Gum Addict Last edit by SummitRN on Apr 16, '11
I have no clue.. never heard I couldn't. I chew gum all the time.

I chew it. sometimes obnoxiously . I don't think it is banned at my hospital. Many people do it.

Do you think Ruth Bader Ginsbger chews gum on the bench? Come on, if you want to be treated like a professional, act like one and leave the gum at home.

I chew. =)

Quote from linearthinkerDo you think Ruth Bader Ginsbger chews gum on the bench? Come on, if you want to be treated like a professional, act like one and leave the gum at home.

Quote from linearthinkerDo you think Ruth Bader Ginsbger chews gum on the bench? Come on, if you want to be treated like a professional, act like one and leave the gum at home.

I don't think gum should be chewed at anytime. Never mind during professional duties. jMHO

My mother always said only whores chew gum, lol. I think that is a little pejorative, but no, I don't chew gum and don't allow my kids to do so. It is unattractive at the very least. If you must, then do it in private.

I hate being around people who chew gum- the smacking, the chewing drives me crazy. I know gum chewers wills post about how discreet they are, etc, etc, but franckly. I hate gum chewers. Personally, having to chose between chewing gum and having a job,I know which one I would chose.

Maybe switch to hard candies or breath mints if you need to replace gum. My instructor made a student spit out gum in class... felt like I was back in 3rd grade. I wouldn't give a second thought if someone taking care of me was chewing gum or not.

i dont think its nothing wrong with people chewing gum, as people chew it for all type of reasons. However, if a person chew gum, the world shouldnt know they are chewing gum. Its not everyone's business whats in your mouth.

It is very unprofessional to chew gum. If you are worried about your breath then brush your teeth or have a mint after you eat.In the hospital where I work gum is not allowed - not even by people who only answer the phone and people get sent home if chewing gum in clinical areas. We were not allowed to chew gum when I was growing up - Personally, I think it is tacky, especially people who pop their gum.