Any Nurses Out There?

Does 3 months away from getting my RN degree count?...lol I graduate May 18th!!! That is one of the reasons I am here. I can't be a fat nurse and tell people to eat healthy know what I mean? I am on here everyday so add me if you'd like.

I am Pediatric RN and I am 27. Add me if you want. I am looking for friends for motivation.

I am working nights too. The problem is this is mainly an office job and not walking a lot. Since I do night shifts, 18 months ago, I put on over 2 stones and my health gone downhill, I had major digestive problems. You can add me if you want, I can give you tips on how to adjust to night shift eating healthy so you stay away from unhealthy foods.
Before I started this job, I was a carer, so I was on my feet all night, did not have breaks or eat properly. I somehow managed to work out with my colleagues how to get the breaks and 20 min rest break every 6 hours.
You are not alone in this

Er Night shift nurse. Always pack your lunch. I pack alot of small healthy items. On those busy days...i can pop grapes, carrots or even a granola bar. Special K makes some great ones. I have been guilty of eating on the run. But it helps to plan ahead to avoid the snack machine. The only weakness I have is when someone makes a dunkin donut run.

Add me if you want. Always looking for positive people

I'm a 30 year old RN from Canada. add me too!

I've been a night nurse for about 4 years now. But, have worked the night shift for almost 8 years. feel free to add me.

I do rotating 12 hr shifts 7p-7a and 7a-7p in the ICU/SICU. I am a nurse, feel free to add me if you'd like.... seems we face many of the same challenges!

I'm a nursing student as well. Does that count?

I'm not a nurse, but I'm an ICU doc. Does that count?

That counts.

I'm a night shift NICU nurse and been working nights for a lot of years. I recently joined our new Planet Fitness and have been working out at least 4 times a week. I pack my food to take to work with me and avoid the cafeteria at night. I also drink water at work and have cut done from 4 sodas a shift to one at the most, but most nights I don't drink any. I'm a little older than most of you on here, so weight comes off a bit slower these days, but it is coming off.

I am looking for some buddies to share accountability and motivation! I am Tiffany, 31y, and a night shift ICU nurse. My biggest challenge is eating right at work, and making time for regular exercise. Its so hard at work to be able to eat healthy. There are always temptations, and when you are on your feet rushing around all night, its so easy to just grab what is around because you dont have time to sit down to eat a proper meal! Im trying to be better, I started logging all of my intake and exercise... but I long for the days I used to work 9-5 and would just go to the gym on my way home every day!

The gym opens at 5 AM..... You can STILL go after work. I worked nights in ICU for many years. Pack all your food. Every snack and meal. Come up with a plan and pack it all and then do your best to time your meals at night like you would during the day. That worked for me....

just finished my pre requisites and applying for the nursing program in the fall. add me if you want : )

Been a RN for 13 years and about 10 of them on nights. Eating right has always been a challenge. Along with getting enough sleep and exercising. Single mother of three hard to fit everything in. I too pack my lunch and snacks. Protein bars, protein drinks and pre bagged portion sizes of my favorite low cal crackers, chips and snacks. Helps to have good stuff avail when you are busy. I try to walk almost every day and if I get a down min at work I take a few trips up and down the stairs. Lol. 20 pounds down so far, I think I am on the right track. Good luck!

Night shifter and Emergency Nurse here. Spent today ignoring all the chox in the Minors unit. Feel free to add me (any of you)

Emergency and crit care nurse here now working as nurse educator. Happy International Nurses Day for next Sunday everybody