SHIFT SURVIVAL • GRAB & GO FUEL
Quick fuel for real shifts.
Grab-and-go snack and drink ideas for the shifts that forgot to schedule a quiet moment.
Grab-and-go ideas
- Almonds or mixed nuts
- Grapes or apple slices
- Boiled eggs
- Cheese sticks
- Hummus + carrots
- Trail mix
- Protein smoothie
- Popcorn instead of chips
- Peanut butter crackers
- Greek yogurt
- Tuna packets + crackers
- Avocado toast
- Overnight oats
- Electrolyte water packets
- Banana with peanut butter
- Turkey roll-ups
- Cottage cheese + fruit
- Dark chocolate + almonds
Quick Nurse Tips
Keep one emergency snack in your work bag at all times.
Pair protein + fiber together to stay full longer.
Drink water before grabbing another coffee.
Avoid skipping meals during double shifts when possible.
Prep 2–3 grab-and-go snacks before your work week.