Do Nurses have time...

xjae · Feb 23, 2007

Depends. 5-6 patients, I can snatch a pee break. 7 or over... er.. forget it!
did you say "2-3 meals in a shift" ????
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*in a raspy, gasping breath* "No 2-3 break. Only 1" *deep breath* "if you could afford to!" *cough. Deep breath*
.. saga goes on...

I didnt mean 2-3 SOLID meals..I meant maybe a protein shake/bar and a snack that takes about 5 minutes to down. I'm really into bodybuilding and I can never go more than 3-4 hours without eating a meal. Hopefully everything will be okay :lol2:

Hoozdo, ADN · Feb 24, 2007

I didnt mean 2-3 SOLID meals..I meant maybe a protein shake/bar and a snack that takes about 5 minutes to down. I'm really into bodybuilding and I can never go more than 3-4 hours without eating a meal. Hopefully everything will be okay

I eat a protein bar most every night at work. I work 7P - 7A and have NEVER ONCE been able to eat it without interruption. I try to eat it during charting.

nuangel1, BSN, RN · Feb 24, 2007

you have to make time to eat and pee.i work ed and though like vic and tazzi said its very busy and yes i have mised meal times you have to try and make it a priority.i work 12 hr shift i get 15 min break and 30 min dinner period .i too have to have my coffee or drink to hell with JCHO

Tweety, BSN, RN · Feb 24, 2007

100% of the time I get a lunch break. Many days that's the only break I get. I eat fruit on the run in the morning for a snack. I'll grap an apple and much on it while gathering meds. Or eat a grapefruit or some berries while charting. I've been known to eat a protein bar on the run as well. Many of my coworkers take a breakfast break and a lunch break. I never seem to find time, but I demand and always take my lunch at variable times.

I go to the BR as often as needed. Often when I'm getting something for the patient in the nutrtion room, I'll stop and down a cup of water, but won't carry a water bottle. Too cumbersome.

I quietly chew gum and eat mints.

I think basically it's whatever your priorities are you'll accomplish. If you insist on eating every three times a day, you'll find time to down your shakes. Or like I do eat while charting, or in the med room while gathering meds. The same way smokers find time to smoke three times a day. I'm the same way, but not for body building sakes. I feel better if I have breakfast at home, snack on fruit in the AM, have a nice lunch, and then an evening snack like some more fruit. Then dinner at 8pm. It gives me the energy needed to perform best on those long shifts.