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Apr 16, 2009 10:48 PM

Stress Relieve During Shift


So I looked through a lot of the post and wasn't exactly able to find what I was searching for. I was wondering if any one had suggestions or felt like sharing what they do to help relieve stress during their shift. Its for a project for school that I am working on.

Thank you!

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from BEDPAN76
Old Apr 18, 2009, 02:44 PM

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Well this is probably not helpful, but.............I run outside and smoke a quick cigarette. (as do many of my co-workers). Thank goodness we are NOT a smoke-free "campus" yet!
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from perfectbluebuildings
Old Apr 18, 2009, 05:08 PM

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Vent to an understanding co-worker in the med room!! :-)

Holding a baby or making a kid laugh, when I get the chance, always works, too.
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from VivaLasViejas
Old Apr 18, 2009, 08:19 PM

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Take a five-minute potty break and pray for patience.............No, seriously, that's what I have to do sometimes to stop myself from the patient or family member who's on my last nerve!
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from Angie O'Plasty, RN
Old Apr 19, 2009, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by VivaLasViejas View Post
Take a five-minute potty break and pray for patience.............No, seriously, that's what I have to do sometimes to stop myself from the patient or family member who's on my last nerve!
Really? You did that too? I didn't pray, I'd play a couple of minutes of Bejeweled on my cell phone. Worked like a charm.
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from judybsn
Old May 06, 2009, 04:36 PM

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On my break I run out to the parking lot or down the back stairs. I also have gone into the washroom to rant (under my breath of course) and to pray for the strength to continue.
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from mama_d
Old May 06, 2009, 11:39 PM

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I will go into the med room, sit against the wall, and daydream for a few minutes. When I don't have the time to grab a co-worker and run outside for a quick "breathing treatment" and vent session, that is.
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from Lady Shmoe
Old May 20, 2009, 01:42 AM

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My campus is smoke free but we can clock out and leave campus. Many nurses go grab a couple of cigarettes in the parking lot next door.

I sing in the nurses station. Usually a known tune but with my own qwirky lyrics. Keep in mind the public can't access this area so I am helping myself out and usually cracking up my cohorts.

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from Coffee Cup
Old May 29, 2009, 01:22 AM

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If things are getting tense i like to "Chart". Which is sitting at the nurses station and crack jokes, just try to make myself laugh. If am beyond that point i go to a secluded restroom on our floor and just space out on the toilet. You would not believe how calming the silence is.
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from mcknis
Old May 30, 2009, 10:08 AM

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hit the in-house gym for a few minutes, walk around the hospital, drink a cup of coffee, grab a quick snack, vent to some co-workers, or many a time, go poop!
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