MCdonalds in Hospital

NICU_Nurse, BSN, RN · Feb 26, 2003

Oh, shoot. I forgot one thing! Our facility is planning a patient-smoking policy that should go into effect relatively soon. Patients will no longer be allowed to leave their rooms to smoke (on the patio or in the courtyard, our only smoking areas). If a patient needs to smoke, he needs a pass from the nurse. In order to get the passes, the doctor has to write an order for them. IF this issue is not addressed upon admit, this means that potentially the MD could be called upon at any time of the day or night to write said order. If the patient is caught smoking outside without a pass, he will be discharged from the hospital immediately. You know what I see here? I see no order upon admit. I see a cranky, nicotine craving patient having a hissy fit because he can't smoke. I see him lighting up in the bathroom or hanging out the window. I see nurses lighting up the phones all night calling the doctors for STAT smoking orders. It's a very well- thought-out policy.

ERNurse752, RN · Feb 26, 2003

One of the children's hospitals in my area has a McDonald's in their cafeteria.

My hospital cafeteria actually has some decent food...there's the traditional fatty stuff, but usually a couple healthy choices. For dinner, they have a specific "Heart Healthy" dinner menu option.

For breakfast, once a week a guy comes in and makes omelets right there in front of you, after picking out the ingredients you want.

They have a food cart that goes to all the floors during the evening, with their last round being 2300'ish so that nights can get food too...and they've even started putting hot food on it too. :)

I think I feel blessed.

Oh, get this...my hospital "network" just built a new heart hospital, and they apparently serve a free continental breakfast to all staff every morning. They have a chef in-house 24/7 so pts can order whatever they want, whenever they want it...

Lausana · Feb 26, 2003

Originally posted by -jt

A couple of years ago, my hospital eliminated its cafeteria, allowed Taco Bell to open shop in the lobby, and agreed that it would allow no competition on the premises. So if you want to eat while visiting my hospital, Taco Bell has you hostage.

Taco h3ll? LOL I hope they have plenty of bathroom facilities available!! :eek: One would think if they were going to only have 1 it would be something more that served a variety?

Subway & Wendy's are decent choices, especially with Subway's hype about they 6 gram/fat subs.

You know, I work night shift, and sometimes because the cafeteria is closed, we rely on the vending machines. Now will someone please tell me why they can't throw a few healthy items in there? I mean, Jeez...keep the M&M's but use a few tiers for some fruit, or soup, or granola bars or popcorn or WHATEVER

Kristi-we've got one at work & it's usually stocked with those little cartons of milk, fruit, premade sandwiches and stuff & is a lifesaver! It's stocked by the same place that fills the vending machines...Time to demand one

niteshiftnurse · Feb 26, 2003

we don't have a McDonalds at our hospital......we just order in Pizza

RNforLongTime · Feb 27, 2003

Yeah, I work night shift too and the cafeteria is closed. So we are often stuck ordering Pizza from Domino's or subs from a local shop that is open till 2am. They do great business, I'm sure. I've been bringing my Smart Ones dinners as ordering out nightly gets expensive!

frannybee · Feb 27, 2003

We call the vending machines 'Fat Boxes' for good reason. What I don't understand is the obsession with mayo on everything that comes between 2 slices of bread, and cheese or gravy on everything else. My gallstones give me no end of grief when I forget my own food (which is regular due to me being skatty of mind). Don't get me wrong - I LOVE cheese and also gravy, but I can't really have it without pain and when the choice is eat that or eat hot chips (fries) I'll take the cheesy dish with a few veg in it.

Scavenger'sWife, RN · Feb 27, 2003

The hospital in my area that is a large, well-known teaching hospital has a Wendy's in it. And patients are frequently seen pushing their IV poles and carrying their Foley bags (UGH) around there with them to buy the hamburgers and fries. :rolleyes:

PennyLane, RN · Feb 27, 2003

Fast Food Nation is an excellent book, and should be read by anyone who wonders where our food comes from.

(Can I say that??)

NICU_Nurse, BSN, RN · Feb 27, 2003

I said it, so I don't see why not. ;>) If not, we're both in for it!

Coldfoot · Feb 27, 2003

When I worked for our dear Uncle, they put a Starbucks in the lobby. Our ER Staff would pre-order a dozen Ventie Frapachino and we'de all twitch and bounce happily through out shifts.

Of course after a few to many an injection site looks a lot like prison tatoo;)

LauraF, RN, ASN, CNA, LPN, RN · Feb 27, 2003

I never drank coffee before I started nursing school, but have started for the rush....see nursing school is dangerous to my health!! [/b]

I was told I would get addicted to coffee. After 12 years of nursing I still can't stand the smell, let alone to even try a taste. I'll stick with Jolt, and Mountain Dew, and diet pepsi.

frannybee · Feb 27, 2003

I was told I would get addicted to coffee. After 12 years of nursing I still can't stand the smell, let alone to even try a taste. I'll stick with Jolt, and Mountain Dew, and diet pepsi.

Coz they're soooo much better for you! :rotfl: