Reply #6: That's what agency nurses are for

[Warpy]

and one thing every new nurse, especially in a nursing home, needs to learn how to do is say "NO!" because they will work you to death if you don't.

Yes, you can do an extra shift every couple of weeks. However, padding their bottom line by working as many as you do is going to burn you out in record time.

I know you want to be a good team player, but realize they're exploiting you. This is your life and your health and you're going to have to protect it because they're sure as hell not going to.

Now say it with me, "No. I mean NO. I mean HELL NO." Then concentrate on caring for yourself and your fur baby.