nurselife12

Taking Care of Yourself at Work January 30, 2020 In nursing school, I learned quickly that many nurses do not take breaks. When I was doing clinicals, many of my nurses I followed decided not to take a break because the day was busy and they simply thought if they took time out of their day, they will not be able to get all their work done. I noticed the nurses I followed that did not end up taking breaks were simply in worse moods at the end of the day than the nurses who ended up taking their breaks. Now I am out of school and in the nursing field, it is mandatory to take breaks at my job and I feel it is run so much smoother. I feel like everyone is in a happier mood and there is better patient care because when you take care of yourself it is easier to take care of others. Another thing nurses should do on their shifts is making sure they drink plenty of water. All nurses are taught in nursing school the importance of staying hydrated. Hydration is a huge k...