Lunch/break question

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So I'm supposed to have a 30 minute lunch break each day and I have been struggling to make that happen. I have tried sending a schedule of when I'll be in/out of the nurse's office to all of the staff. I've tried posting a schedule on my door with my lunch break written on there. I've tried leaving and trying to eat in the teacher's lounge. But I NEVER get my break! They search me out and call for me on the radio and do everything in their power to get me for the littlest things (nosebleeds, tummy aches, etc.) Today I sat in my office while they pounded on the door and ignored them (other than the non-emergent call from an admin about a parent that needed a form...). Any suggestions for what has worked for you? This not eating definitely makes me grumpy in the afternoons LOL

Definitely what everyone else has already said. Maybe you could break down what qualifies as "urgent/emergent" for your teachers/office staff if you haven't already. Talk to your admins and remind them that contractually, you get a lunch break, just like everyone else. Nobody works well on an empty stomach and nurses are not an exception!

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So...you all want to go to lunch?:inlove:

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Specializes in School Nursing.

My Treat ! Drinks, lunch and lots of chatter !! I would love it !

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Farawyn said:
So...you all want to go to lunch?

Yep! Sounds like a rockin' good time

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Specializes in School Nurse. Having conversations with littles..
Farawyn said:
So...you all want to go to lunch?

That would be a blast. I have thought about how funny it would be if we did happen to all be physically in one place. We would most likely recognize some of our members by their attire. Or, because some may resemble their Avatar. I bet conversations would break out immediately. Like old friends...what a fun thought! :yeah:

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I look nothing like my avatar. I'm a dude.

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Specializes in Pediatrics Retired.
Farawyn said:
I look nothing like my avatar. I'm a dude.

Me too

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Specializes in School Nurse. Having conversations with littles..
Farawyn said:
I look nothing like my avatar. I'm a dude.

For some reason, I can never see your avatar. I don't know why?

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Specializes in IMC, school nursing.
Farawyn said:
I look nothing like my avatar. I'm a dude.

But, like Elton John, have those glasses.

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Specializes in IMC, school nursing.

My avatar has stylish hair.

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Cattz said:
For some reason, I can never see your avatar. I don't know why?

Sucks for you, it's totes adorbs!

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OldDude said:
Me too

Bruh!

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