Hobbies off duty as a Nurse?

[Beldar_the_Cenobite]

I'm doing pre-reqs for nursing school and was wondering what people do on their down time. Does anyone have hobbies they do? Like cooking? Or motorcycle riding? Or playing video games? Or going out to eat at places or movies? Take care of kids? Take kids out to play or do stuff?

I wonder if there is some comfort off duty people can have to themselves when they're not working. I'm not in nursing school yet or even a nurse for that matter but as far as level of stress I'd like to gauge what others do in their time.

When I'm not in school(as in when the semester is over and I'm on break) play a lot of Fallout on Playstation 4. One of my dream goals as a future RN is I'd like to buy a Harley Davidson Street Glide Special if I can get into nursing school, graduate and get a job as a RN. I don't have much debt. I'd like to learn how to cook. I have some expensive kitchen appliances that I've bought over the years that are still like they're brand new. I hope I can enjoy the fruits of my labor once I get my foot in the door of this field.

What do you like to do? Are you stressed about your job? Can you sleep at night? Can you cook for yourself good food? Do you like to watch cooking shows? Do you ever travel outside the United States like I want to do?

Are you going to school again to further your education? Maybe learn a new language or get your masters or doctorate in nursing?

Do you have time for dating? Do you have time for anything? Can you work another nursing job? Would you? Would you advise that or no? These are just questions outside of the main job you work.

[carolinapooh, BSN, RN]

I make voodoo dolls of my most pain-in-the-*** residents and stick pins in them. No, not really. But the thought HAS occurred to me. :^)

Hey - whatever it takes.

[NurseGirl525, ASN, RN]

Mmmm, I love to eat deers! I hate to hit deers with my car. At least no deers have attacked me...

Haaaaaaaaaa!!! I spit my wine out!!!

[NurseGirl525, ASN, RN]

I love to cook and I love to craft. I just bought more stuff to make on Friday for fall. I'm actually super crafty. I usually make everybody's Christmas presents. Wreaths are something I'm pretty good at.

I love to cook for my family. On my days off, I will spend an entire day cooking a meal for them. And I cook a huge breakfast for them on my weekends I am off. I feel zen when I'm in the kitchen whipping something up, so proud of my secret seasonings!! Lol.

I just love to be creative, as I'm so scientific and exact the rest of the week!!!

[Nurse_Of_All_Trades, LPN, RN]

watch stupid YouTube videos and SING! I could sing all day long.

This is a hobby of mine as well. My daughters and I love to watch YOUTUBE videos and pretend we're doing karaoke. We also like to dance to some of them (like the old school videos that had the good choreography... not any of the crap that they play nowadays).

I used to LOVE to read but since I'm still in school, I have had the time anymore.

[abbnurse]

Cam Girl

Deers shooter

Cheerios fan

Being fetch

DEERS !! I remember the deers thread !

[Here.I.Stand, BSN, RN]

I want to go to Iceland

I've been to their airport a few times, between Germany and the US.

I'm still bitter we spent the whole layover in the airport. Really, we didn't take a direct flight from Frankfurt, and we couldn't sight see a bit?

Edited to add: I was a kid, so this was my parents' annoying choice

[Neurotic Student]

Wow I don't think anyone can top the first response! I like to workout, go watch bodybuilding/powerlifting/strongman competitions or conventions, and hopefully travel more in the future. I already have some international plane tickets bought, but I need to do more domestic traveling too. I've never been out-of-state. I've been to Las Vegas, but I don't really count that.

I wanted to buy a motorcycle too, but everyone I tell advises against it. I remember one professor too, he said after working in the ER, he sold his motorcycle.

[PedNephNurse]

I like to read (not textbooks), watch movies, fitness, nutrition and being an AdvoCare Advisor are my hobbies. Being an advisor with AdvoCare helps me with my fitness and nutrition goals. In combination with being an RN I am able to help people in my personal life be healthy and reach their fitness goals!

I'm big into fantasy for books and movies!

[NotAllWhoWandeRN, ASN, RN]

DEERS !! I remember the deers thread !

Oh, please tell me this is something find-able.

[NotAllWhoWandeRN, ASN, RN]

I read and craft. Drawing and sculpture at the moment - as NurseGirl said, it's a very nice balance to the scientific work. I find that being physically active helps balance stress, but that's somewhat on pause after a lifting injury. I have a history of casual half marathoning, and I still plan on training for a triathlon, though it's been delayed until next year at the earliest.

Don't hoard PTO. Take breaks. It will help preserve your sanity at any job.

[AutumnApple]

I read and craft. Drawing and sculpture at the moment - as NurseGirl said, it's a very nice balance to the scientific work. I find that being physically active helps balance stress, but that's somewhat on pause after a lifting injury. I have a history of casual half marathoning, and I still plan on training for a triathlon, though it's been delayed until next year at the earliest.

Don't hoard PTO. Take breaks. It will help preserve your sanity at any job.

You should show your drawings here somehow. I want to see them.

I have about as much talent for art as a water buffalo, but I admire it. I love pencil drawings.

[NotAllWhoWandeRN, ASN, RN]

You should show your drawings here somehow. I want to see them.

I have about as much talent for art as a water buffalo, but I admire it. I love pencil drawings.

I just started a drawing class. Maybe I could do a "Before & After" when it's over