Nursing Students General Students
Published Jul 28, 2012
What will everyone be doing for their lunchtime? I know I will be packing a lunch most days. I just have no clue what to pack! Any ideas are appreciated.
Thanks :)
Crazed_NS
27 Posts
Good thread! This semester will be my first of NS and we have 3 days of classes from 8am to 3 pm with only 15 minute breaks, until the start of clinicals in October. So bringing lunch is a must! I have no clue what to pack so this has been helpful.
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kaydensmom01
475 Posts
I have to take items that you do not need to keep in a refridgerator b/c I do not have one available, and my ice packs rarely keep them cold enough for my comfort.
Special K protein shakes
100 calorie popcorn
applesauce
pudding
crackers/graham crackers/goldfish
baggies full of baked lays
nuts
progresso or other ready to heat soup
peanut butter sandwiches
cereal that you can eat dry, like honey nut cheerio's
apples/bananas/oranges/plums/peaches
hormel compleat meals
fiber one brownies
Mrs.Priss
126 Posts
I will be packing small snack type meals. Protein bars, fruit, nuts, dishes that can be microwaved or sandwiches. I even got a cute new lunch bag for school! : )
jocy_anne
186 Posts
I love Thirty-One bags!!! :-)
Stephalump
2,723 Posts
Love!
CRNBSN18
373 Posts
I love thirty-one bags, too! Very cute!
Thank you for all of wonderful ideas, everyone!! :-) they are a ton of help!
meanmaryjean, DNP, RN
7,899 Posts
Lunch? What is this 'lunch' you speak of? Cannot remember the last time I took a lunch break.
Lol. Im not sure.. My lunch Is usually comprised of my kids fussing and only wanting to eat what's on my plate. Then I get the leftovers. mostly my almost 2 yr old does this. Nap time is right after, so it's hectic. at least I'll be use to eating quickly, huh? Ha!
sharpeimom
2,452 Posts
lunch? as my cousin's two year old is so fond of saying, "huh?"
i always seemed to get nibble breaks at the state hospital instead of actual lunch breaks.
runforfun
87 Posts
Get a lunchbox and an ice pack or 2, and don't forget about lunch basics that don't necessarily need to be kept cold like fresh fruits or vegetables, peanut butter sandwiches, crackers, etc.
I like to pack a very full bag or container of almonds or cereal at the start of the week, then I have something else to much on if I get hungry in class or pack a too-small lunch, which I seem to do if I pack while sleepy.
Buy some cans of soup, or make your own and freeze it, then on days when you are in a rush, you can just grab and go!
I also like this idea, Salad in a Jar! Make a Week of Healthy, Delicious Lunches | The Kitchn
Usually my grocery list for lunch foods for the week includes a loaf of bread, sandwich meat, apples, bananas or another fruit on sale, spinach or lettuce-for sandwich toppings and salads!, some kind of nut, yogurt, and peanut butter or honey mustard if I'm low. If you get sick of sandwiches and plain stuff, just bring leftovers from home.
*sort of unrelated, but I was very proud to make it through my first semester without buying lunch once!