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by RNmom08

My hospital is revamping a breakroom for nursing staff. Actually, they are finally making one. This is one that is a central breakroom in addition to small mini breakrooms (that are actually unused pt. rooms) on individual floors. The hospital is actually asking us for our input for what we want the breakroom to include. I'm interested in what others are thinking as well...

If you could, what would you want in your breakroom??? TIA~

[bethin]

Re: What do you wish for in a break room?

A couch with foot rests!!! Right now we have tables and chairs and I put my feet up on chairs (I clean them before I leave my break). Doesn't have to be new, one from Goodwill will do. You can get one for $50.

A television - anything to take your mind off beeping ivacs, call lights, phones, etc.

Soothing wall colors. A home like feel. NO memos about new protocols. I can't pee without reading about protocols and it frosts my crack. It's a bathroom!

Also, a phone for personal use, ie, checking up on family.

A nice solid door that blocks sound and a large sign that says "Employees Only" and preferably a secure door - one that you have to scan your badge to get into. Our hospital uses this but it's not on the break room door.

[Agnus]

Re: What do you wish for in a break room?

Two full size refrigerators, a at least one comfortable couch, and comfortable chairs with ottoman, table and chairs. lighting that can be dimmed.

If this sounds unrealistic it exists. On full size refirgerator is never sufficient.

[cheshirecat]

Re: What do you wish for in a break room?

Hot tub!!!

No seriously how about some foot spas?

Big notice on the door saying "No patients or relatives allowed".
Comfortable seating.
Microwave.
No notice board with management rubbish on it.
Blinds on the windows so its a comfortable room.

[nurturing_angel]

Re: What do you wish for in a break room?

We have 2 nice recliners in our break room. Also a table with chairs, a large refrigerator, a coffee maker, a microwave and a toaster oven. All we need now is a TV. I would like the doors that you have to scan your badge to get into it also.

[bethin]

Re: What do you wish for in a break room?

I'm confused and I hope someone can clarify this for me:

The ER docs at my hospital work 12 hours shifts. When not busy, they retreat to their rooms with a futon, television, telephone, and internet hookup.

Why do nurses not receive the same? We work 12 hours, sometimes more.

[ocankhe]

Re: What do you wish for in a break room?

What's the confusion? RN doesn't equal MD. We are a cost and they are revenue generators. Of course the main reason people are admitted to the hospitalis for 24 hour RN care.
The most necessary part of a break room is cultural. When you are in the breakroom you are not to be disturbed. If this doesn't become part of the culture then it doesn't matter what amenities are there as you will never fully relax to enjoy them. Agree with all the stuff previous posters wanted.

[Spidey's mom]

Re: What do you wish for in a break room?

The breakroom at the ER I worked had a number pad lock. No one could get in but staff.

I agree with the other posters.

steph

[Spidey's mom]

Re: What do you wish for in a break room?

Originally Posted by ocankhe

What's the confusion? RN doesn't equal MD. We are a cost and they are revenue generators. Of course the main reason people are admitted to the hospitalis for 24 hour RN care.

That is the reason.

steph

[bethin]

Re: What do you wish for in a break room?

Originally Posted by ocankhe

What's the confusion? RN doesn't equal MD. We are a cost and they are revenue generators. Of course the main reason people are admitted to the hospitalis for 24 hour RN care.
The most necessary part of a break room is cultural. When you are in the breakroom you are not to be disturbed. If this doesn't become part of the culture then it doesn't matter what amenities are there as you will never fully relax to enjoy them. Agree with all the stuff previous posters wanted.

Ah, money talks. I get it now.

Stupid of me to ask.