How do you cheer yourself after a bad day at work?

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Specializes in CCU, Geriatrics, Critical Care, Tele.

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A day at work for a nurse can be stressful. We go through death, sickness, administrative changes, and so much more. What do you do to cheer yourself up after a bad day at work?

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Specializes in Gerontology RN-BC and FNP MSN student.

Cuddle with my Hubby and hang out with my animals, my garden, put on my favorite CD and sing praises to God for fighting my battles.

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Specializes in LTC, assisted living, med-surg, psych.

Turn on the computer so I can come vent on Allnurses! :yes:

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complain about it . listen to top 40 music or rap. or watch mindless tv or read.

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Hanging with my animals and my hubby. Animals are so great because they have no baggage, and always give unconditionally!

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Specializes in PCCN.

I have a long drive home- that kinda helps, especially if I have good loud music on.

Then when I get home,look at youtube, and medicate myself with benadryl and my neurontin so I can get to sleep, and sleep it off..

oh, and go through the want ads and dream/pray something better comes along :-/

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Check my calendar to see if I have to return the next day and call out. Then, I basically make sure I spend the next day venting on Allnurses. Take myself out to a steak dinner and a movie. Then, I spend the entire day relaxing. I might even turn off my phone to avoid those annoying phone calls about coming the next day.

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Specializes in pediatrics.

Ice cream with the People's Court those guys problems seem worse than mines.

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Specializes in Geriatrics/family medicine.

hang out on fb, listen to some nice songs, make green tea and grab a snack, actually relaxing with no whiny co-workers or needy residents, no call bells and no phone calls for a little while makes me feel all better lol

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Specializes in NICU, ICU, PICU, Academia.

I tend to make 'helpful suggestions' to the other drives on the interstate on my way home. It helps!

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Specializes in Med/Surg, LTACH, LTC, Home Health.

PLAN AHEAD!!!!!:D I prepare beforehand by making sure there are at least 3 days in between shifts! That way, I always get the last laugh!!:cheeky:

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Specializes in Gerontology, Med surg, Home Health.

Wine, music, and if the weather is warm a nice brisk walk in the park...then more wine.

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