We are so short today that I have a bucket next to me to pee in.

[carebear01]

Seriously. I started a WFH job months ago as a transfer/admission nurse which is staffed at bare minimum. We are short today (again) and I will be my myself for four hours due to a call in. Last time I worked (we were short as usual), I sat at my desk for 12 hours straight without going to the bathroom or getting a break. So I have a bucket and wipes next me to in case the phone lines are off the hook today. The good thing is is that I have six more shifts left in this department and I’m gone. I realized early on in this job that it wasn’t the type of working environment that I wanted to deal with day in and day out. I deserve much better than this. What I’m trying to say is don’t settle for less. 

[CrunchRN, ADN, RN]

You aren't doing heart surgery. Just take a break when needed. If they fire you for taking a break that is going to be their problem.