Any nurses???

rodeothedog
rodeothedog Posts: 45 Member
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Nursing is such a wonderful career but also very demanding both emotionally and physically. Looking to add other nurses in there journey and lifestyle change.

I am a Hospice nurse who works in a in patitent unit. Love my job but work long hours which means exercise and dieting is hard. Many people thank us with loves of unhealthy food. UGH

We started the biggest loser at work but it really isn't a support system as much as a competition.
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  • envbj77
    envbj77 Posts: 78 Member
    Hi. I've been a nurse for 5+ years. I started in med/surg and now work from home for a physician advisory group. I've been using MFP since December and I've lost 16 pounds so far. Add me if you like.
  • LifeChanged2000
    LifeChanged2000 Posts: 176 Member
    I am not a nurse but I am an application specialist who has worked the medical field for 16 years now. I loved working in the OR and now I am in Radiology and I have to admit everything stems around food. I would love to join the support group if you don't mind a non clinical friend. I don't know how big your facility is but I know when I worked OR my facility was four floors, I used to start on the east wing walking down all the stairs, across the basement, up the west wing stairs, across the peds and med surg units, back down the east wing and to the center of the second floor. Is that something possible for you to do on a break? Maybe lunch? Just a suggestion...I am limited now so my walking a severly diminished :(
  • emzabee420
    emzabee420 Posts: 29 Member
    Also a nurse. Totally understand about the sweets/potlucks/etc at work! so hard! HAVE to plan ahead! and bring lots of healthy snack while youre working a 12 hr day! Its even harder for me on nightshift!
  • Kempossible
    Kempossible Posts: 158 Member
    Nurse here ! feel free to add me if you like!
  • one15ts
    one15ts Posts: 91
    Nursing student here. Can I join you guys?
  • michaelalouise3915
    michaelalouise3915 Posts: 124 Member
    I'm a psychiatric nurse, recently qualified :) feel free to add
  • Mustang_Susie
    Mustang_Susie Posts: 7,045 Member
    Nurse for 25 years
  • LJCannon
    LJCannon Posts: 3,636 Member
    :drinker: Retired Nurse, but doing Private Duty Home Health. Does that count?
    I worked for almost 20 years mostly in Nursing Homes.
  • Cullinanmarti
    Cullinanmarti Posts: 72 Member
    I have been a nurse for 37 years. I started in ICUS, then taught in nursing school, then found home are. I love home care but again exercise and eating becomes a problem, particularly with driving, on call responsibilities. Right now, I am on medical leave (I broke my right foot while exercising) but hope to return in a few weeks. Feel free to add me to your list.
  • macybean
    macybean Posts: 258 Member
    21 years of nursing here...the last 13 in the ED. Not sure how that can be as I'm only 25:) Those weekend potlucks can be damaging!
  • nancycaregiver
    nancycaregiver Posts: 812 Member
    My son is a nurse. He works ICU and loves it. He wants to be a flight nurse. I'm not a nurse but I am a special Ed teacher with some medically fragile students. You can add me if you'd like, but I don't really fit the profile. I do however have a great respect for nurses! And I'm on here everyday. Good luck!
  • AliTomy
    AliTomy Posts: 15 Member
    I'm an ICU nurse, night shift. There are ALWAYS cookies/candies lying around and it is so hard to resist! Although I do occasionally give in and eat some...I can usually hold out! Just bring LOTS of healthy snacks to work, and keep something quick/easy (like a protein bar) in your locker for those nights when you don't have time to eat!! I usually go to the gym after work, then go home and go to bed!

    I've last 16lbs in a little over a month - so you can do it!!
  • macybean
    macybean Posts: 258 Member
    LJ...don't know which is more shocking, 170 pounds lost or that retirement actually happens!

    Amazing job!
  • sunsnstatheart
    sunsnstatheart Posts: 2,544 Member
    Funny, when I was single I often asked the same question on Friday nights
  • sh726
    sh726 Posts: 1
    Hi I'm an Oncology PCU nurse. I just started MFP. I had twins one year ago and lost all the weight while breastfeeding but the babies weaned 2 months ago and I put on 10 pounds. My goal is to lose the 10 and maybe 5 more :). Nursing is amazing - but I agree the hours, stress and emotional and physical toll can really mess with my diet and health.
  • michaelalouise3915
    michaelalouise3915 Posts: 124 Member
    How do you ladies manage on nights? I'm on nights now for three weeks and it's screwing up when and what I eat, I always feel tired and rubbish.
  • NurseSturgill
    NurseSturgill Posts: 32 Member
    Hi there! I've been a nurse for about 7 years, and am currently working in med/surg. Add me if you like! I know it's terribly hard to avoid all the bad food choices with our lifestyle....where I work, there is always a HUGE basket of candy and chocolate right under my nose not to mention the stuff people bring in to munch on! GAH! Working nights is also a challenge. I find myself forgetting to eat, or not being sure how to manage my meals so that I can measure my daily caloric intake. I'm not sure why it's so difficult, but it is heh :ohwell:
  • ToughMudderAddict
    ToughMudderAddict Posts: 290 Member
    I am NOT a nurse BUT! I wanted to say "Thank you" to all of you who are/have been/want to be. I'm a radiology technologist and if it wasn't for you amazing people I would go nuts. :) So.. Thank you for all that you do and keep it up!
  • trb85
    trb85 Posts: 81 Member
    I'm set to graduate nursing school next May. The stress makes me want to eat all of the things!
  • legomezu
    legomezu Posts: 1
    Hello, I am nurse, too. I have been practicing for 10 years and yes you're right, it is hard to implement a decent workout routine into our busy schedules. Throughout the years though, I have come to the realization that persistence and perseverance do pay in the long run. Based on my experience, I have implemented my workout routine before my shift as opposed to going to workout after work and yes!, at first it was quite difficult but now I have been feeling great! At the end of the day, I still have energy to do more things and now I feel like I can't wait for the next day! I am a fitness fanatic and currently doing the GSP rushfit which is a MMA-styled workout and so far I like my results! I have added MFP into this routine and it has been working great for me. At 45, I really can't complain!
    Good luck in whatever you do, but remember, if you want it as bad as you did when you were going through nursing school (I am sure you did) then you will see end results. Guaranteed.
  • Mustang_Susie
    Mustang_Susie Posts: 7,045 Member
    I am NOT a nurse BUT! I wanted to say "Thank you" to all of you who are/have been/want to be. I'm a radiology technologist and if it wasn't for you amazing people I would go nuts. :) So.. Thank you for all that you do and keep it up!


    :flowerforyou:
  • spammy4145
    spammy4145 Posts: 68 Member
    Pediatric nurse, night shift here! I still have no idea what day to track my food for. ha
  • AprilRN10
    AprilRN10 Posts: 548 Member
    I'm a nurse. Med surg nights full time and long term care nights part time.
  • trb85
    trb85 Posts: 81 Member
    Pediatric nurse, night shift here! I still have no idea what day to track my food for. ha

    I have my diary broken up by time of day and not by meal. Midnight-6am, 6am-10am, 10am-2pm, 2pm-6pm, 6pm-Midnight.
  • vpsorrels
    vpsorrels Posts: 35 Member
    I'm a nurse 20+ years recently went to nights. Feel free to add me.
  • vpsorrels
    vpsorrels Posts: 35 Member
    nurse here as well . Feel free to add me.
  • shellybob79
    shellybob79 Posts: 47 Member
    Hey there, feel free to add me. I'm currently still student nurse :)
  • vpsorrels
    vpsorrels Posts: 35 Member
    I'm a PCU/ICU night nurse. feel free to add me.
  • All_Out_Attack
    All_Out_Attack Posts: 63
    I'm a nurse, too! I usually work days, but sometimes nights. When I work nights, I just switch my whole eating schedule to match. ie eat "breakfast" whenever I wake up, and go from there. All of the chocolate and cookies and cakes and other food constantly laying around does make it hard, but I usually just eat a small amount and make sure I log it. Anything more and it wouldn't fit my macros.

    I've given up trying to fit in exercise at work. Most of the time, I'm happy just to find time to pee or eat. I've made "dates" for myself for gym time in the evening. I take small, quick snacks for during the work day.

    You guys can add me, too! :)
  • mdj1501
    mdj1501 Posts: 388 Member
    I am NOT a nurse BUT! I wanted to say "Thank you" to all of you who are/have been/want to be. I'm a radiology technologist and if it wasn't for you amazing people I would go nuts. :) So.. Thank you for all that you do and keep it up!

    :smile: :flowerforyou: :smile: :flowerforyou: Thank you!

    Nurse here.. 25 years mostly in Labor and Delivery

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